Don’t Touch the Zzz’s – Wizard of Oz Inspired Party Game
Turn your party into an enchanted obstacle course with Don’t Touch the Zzz’s, a whimsical and interactive game inspired by the magical poppy field from Wicked and The Wizard of Oz. Perfect for themed birthdays or scavenger hunt parties, this game invites kids to sneak through a dreamy field of floating Zzz’s and blooming poppies—without falling asleep!
What’s Included:
💤 Two styles of Zzz’s with holes for hanging (PNG)
💤 Two styles of Zzz’s without holes for the floor (PNG)
📏 All files are resizable to fit your space and setup.
What You’ll Need:
🖨️ For the Zzz’s:
- White cardstock
- White streamers
- Cricut or scissors
🌺 For the Poppies:
- Crepe paper (various colors)
- Wire (approx. 4” per flower)
- ½” wide green floral tape
- Pom poms (for centers)
How to Set Up the Zzz’s:
- Print and cut the Zzz’s in various sizes using Cricut Design Space, or manually with scissors.
- For hanging Zzz’s: String them with white streamers, tie off, cut to different lengths, and hang from the ceiling or a makeshift arch.
- For floor Zzz’s: Print and cut the versions without holes in various sizes and tape them lightly to the floor using removable tape.
How to Create the Poppies:
- Cut crepe paper into squares:
- Large poppies: 3 squares (8″) + 2 squares (4″)
- Small poppies: 3 squares (6″) + 2 squares (3″)
- Stack the 3 larger squares, then layer the 2 smaller ones centered on top.
- Accordion-fold the stack like a fan, approx. ½” wide folds.
- Wrap a 4” piece of wire around the center and twist to secure.
- Gently fluff each layer, pulling toward the center starting with the smallest pieces.
- Wrap the wire stem in green floral tape and glue a pom pom in the center.
Tip: For multiple flowers, measure and cut all your crepe paper squares in batches for efficiency.
How to Set Up:
- Print and cut Zzz’s in different sizes.
- Hang Zzz’s from streamers at various heights to create a floating effect.
- Scatter poppies across the floor or set them upright in a foam base.
- Tape floor Zzz’s using removable adhesive.
How to Play:
🌙 Hide clues among the poppies.
🚫 Players must sneak through the field without touching any Zzz’s.
😴 If a child touches a Zzz, they “fall asleep” and must freeze in place.
🧑🤝🧑 The next player can “wake” them with a gentle tag, allowing them to collect their clue and escape.
🎯 For older kids: If they fall asleep, they must exit the field and try again—no clue allowed until they make it through untouched!
This game makes an unforgettable addition to your Great Oz Escape or Wicked-themed event, encouraging teamwork, laughter, and just the right amount of mischief.