*I participated in this campaign on behalf of GameTruck Party. I received a promotional item to facilitate this review and as a thank you item for participating. All opinions are my own.
This past summer, I was very interested in throwing both of my boys a celebration to mark the successful end of the school year. Unfortunately, it’s hard to plan events for them to get excited about because they are too big for kiddie parties. Nowadays, kids are more interested in technology and video games and these are the activities that keep them engaged. I had the opportunity to attend an event in July where they hired a GameTruck to keep all the kids entertained and both my husband and I were very impressed.
GameTruck offers a premier party experience for both children and adults in an interactive, multi-player environment that accommodates 16 or more players. The truck is self-powered and climate-controlled and is every gamer’s dream come true. Not only does it have comfortable seating, but it also contains from four to as many as eight flat-screen HDTVs, enhanced sound systems, more than three dozen of the latest multiplayer video games and all the major video game consoles. A Game Coach manages each event, promoting fair, interactive play.
My husband and I told the boys that we would be a having a GameTruck Party to reward them for getting such great report cards at the end of the year. They immediately sat down to create a guest list that included some of their friends from school as well as their teammates from sports. As I called each parent to invite all of the kids, they also became very excited about their kids being able to share such a fun and safe experience.
The afternoon of our party, all the kids were ecstatic as the GameTruck pulled up in front of our house. We had some issues initially with parking because the truck itself is very long and we had to ask our neighbor if it would be okay to block his driveway with it. Luckily, he was fine with it and we were able to park right in front of the house. Make sure that you take this into consideration when you plan your own GameTruck party.
We had two great Game Coaches who immediately made all the kids feel comfortable. Not only were they friendly and knowledgeable about all the video games and video game consoles, but they also made sure that all of the kids were engaged at all times. They even allowed my son to hook up his MP3 player to their stereo system so the kids could play their own music. I loved the fact that all the kids were in the GameTruck where I could supervise all of them at the same time and that they weren’t in my house making a mess that I would have to clean up afterwards.
Overall, the kids all had a great time and we would definitely do it again. My only con was that the benches inside the GameTruck were pretty worn. I’m sure that this is because so many kids spend hours jumping around and playing inside of it. Thankfully, the kids didn’t even notice because they had a great time.
Make sure you book your kids’ next party with GameTruck. Trust me, they will think you are the coolest parent in the whole neighborhood!
Let’s Discuss: What are some of the themes for the birthday parties that you have thrown for your kids over the years?
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What a cool concept! I’d love to use them to have a party for my son to celebrate the end of the semester this year.
This is a truly novel idea for a tween party…what kid wouldn’t get excited? I hope I win! Glamamama
We had a friend have one of these. They thought it was the best ever. And even though it is at your house – the kids aren’t in your house.
I would love to throw one for my girls because they are older and it hard to find party themes. This would be right up any teenagers alley.
This would be so awesome, my son loves playing video games and he would have such a blast if I won this for him.
WOW! I didn’t even know these things existed, but what a fantastic idea! Convenient, too!
We are lame. Both of my boys have August birthdays, so we always get a bouncy house and pizza for their joint party.
Okay! They need to make this happen in Canada! Look how captivated the boys are in that picture! Amazing.
Mis teens love video games! Este sería el parte perfecto para que socialicen con sus compañeros de clase y deportes !
I would love to throw a game truck party because honestly, it is AWESOME! I would want to play as well.
This looks like so much fun. I would have fun if that thing pulled up at my house!
I have seen these at some of my race events back home and thought they were such a great idea. My youngest would love to have a game party with his friends, he is my biggest gammer of my two boys.
That is one awesome birthday party. What kid wouldn’t want a game truck for their birthday?
We ran into a Game Truck franchise in Chicago and thought it was a neat idea. We’ve never tried one out, would be a cool experience.
Because my daughter loves playing video games and would have fun sharing this with her cousins
Wow, doing what they already do, but in the excitement of being mobile with the big screens, my family would love this!
I never heard of Game Truck but what a great idea. My son would have gone crazy for this when he was younger – maybe even now!
My son would have geeked out over this. This is clearly a niche worth tapping!
My son would love this after his disaster of a birthday party this would be awesome to have for him to enjoy.
i think this would be really fun for daughter, if they have game options she’d enjoy. But i also have a few other kids in mind that would really enjoy it.
What a terrific idea! It is hard to think of things for older kids especially those that are stuck in the middle of being to old for the kiddie parties and to young for the older teen parties. THis would work perfectily although I know a few adults who would love this also!
My friend’s son would love this~he LOVES video games!
I’ve never heard of this, but I’m sure boys would love it. Although, don’t they play enough video games already, maybe an outdoor athletic event would be a better idea? LOL!!!
I haven’t heard of this place. It would be stress free because everything is at one location.
These parties are awesome.. i had a client who built this from scratch and his business is taking off.. it is affordable and convenient .
That looks amazing! I think even my other half would love a party like this (he is such a gamer) x
Wow that’s so interesting. I would never even think of something like this, as I don’t play games or watch TV. Glad to hear a good time was had by all 🙂
What a unique party idea. I bet you are still being called the coolest Mom ever! Look at all their happy and engaged faces. I was all set to enter the giveaway, but they aren’t in my service area. Boo! Come on to Nashville GameTruck. 🙂
Now that is a party my son would enjoy! How fun!
My son loves video games and he would love this. He could invite his friends and they could play different games and have fun
OMG I LOVE Game Truck. Its so much fun. Plus, it keeps the party in one spot without a lot of little people running around. That’s a win when hosting a party for minors.
My son would love to have one of these trucks at his next birthday party! How cool is that. Looks like your family had a blast!
I saw one of these recently in our area!! What a great concept … I am sure they are not lacking for business as much as kids love video games!
I would love to throw a party for my son, his cousin and their friends. They would LOVE a game truck party!! We could celebrate both birthdays!
This is totally amazing and my boys would have a grand old time with this. They just love anything relating to video games.
If I won this I would be the coolest mommy in the world. My boys love video games.
Wow, that is amazing. Coolest mom award goes to you my friend. My son would love that too!
That is so cool having a video game coach for a birthday party. Kids parties are so much fun! My son’s is coming up in November
My son would love a party like this! He’s a total video game fanatic. Plus, he’d think I’m cool again, lol!
I always wanted to do this for my oldest son, but where we used to live the truck wouldn’t fit. Now that I’ve moved and have space for it, he’s an adult and doesn’t live nearby! Maybe I can convince him to visit by renting this for him!
I love this Game Truck idea. We had a Toy Story party and a Halloween themed party complete with a magician for my kids when they were little.
OMG.. I bet your boys had an awesome party.. I had heard about Party trucks before.. sounds like an awesome time. thanks for sharing and what a fun Giveaway count me in
Oh gosh. Hide the husbands, too. LOL. I know if my husband saw this he would ask for a game bus party next year for his birthday. And, he would have a line of friends ready to come. Looks like a lot of fun!
Oh my goodness, that’s fun. I imagine the seats are worn, lol, but lovingly so. 😉
Game Truck is so much fun! We have has several Texas friends who have had Game Truck birthday parties too!
That is such a cool idea! Kids will surely love that. Heck, I’d like to try it!
GameTruck Party would be such an awesome thing for my neohew who has never had anything like this. He woulld remember it forever and it would be such a nice thing for such a sweet kid. I know he would love it
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My son would be to young to do it for a birthday party but I think i would be the favorite auntie if i could win this for my nephews. Looks really cool!
My children aren’t quite old enough for this but I know my husband would be on Cloud Nine!!!
I think it is a fun way for kids to get together and socialize.
I might, I don’t know if the kids my son would invite would want to though.
I think my son, friends and cousins would love this!!
My kids are such good kids. They would have a blast with their friends and I would be Mom of the year!!
I think a game truck party sounds like a lot of fun. It would be a great way for a number of guests to all play games at one time. I would love to have a game truck party for my son because he and his friends like playing video games and I am sure they would enjoy this kind of party!
My son loves playing video games and I’m pretty sure he would be super excited with a GameTruck Party. Thank you for the chance to win!
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I have seen these gametrucks before. They are totally awesome!!
My grandkids love to game this would be such a thrill for them to have their friends at a game truck party
It will be just a different party for everyone for those who experience it
I’ve never heard of this before. It’s such a great idea. I’ve got three boys and this would be absolutely perfect for one of their birthday parties. Thanks for the chance!
I would like for all of them to have a good time together. I think fun experiences cause bonding Rosanne
My grandson would love this. He likes to play games with his friends, and this would be right up his alley.
This would be awesome! My kids would love have a blast!
Oh my gosh, this would be so awesome! My son and his friends would have so much fun,
Jennifer Rote
This would be great for my teen son. He could have his friends together to play video games, and I think they’d all enjoy it. Thanks.
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My nephew loves video games and this would be perfect for his 10th birthday! I know this would be the perfect birthday gift!
I would love to give this as a fgift for my niece, this is such a great party idea!
My oldest is turning 11 and this would be a great party for her friends!
my grandchildren love to play games and this would totally rock as a birthday party venue
My niece LOVES video games! She would love this as her bday party!
this looks so much fun
I have never seen this before and I know that my grandsons would love it. They really like to play video games.
I would love to win this for my son who is turning 10 in December. He is a very quiet child and he loves to play video games. He is our middle child/peacemaker. Honestly he is an angel that God has blessed our family with and he deserves a nice treat like this. We have a local game truck location near us. Thanks for the chance.
I have four boys who would love to have a gaming party.
I would love to throw this party for my niece and her firends. THey love playing games and would really like it
Our nephew would be the most popular kid on the block and we would be the best auntie and uncle around
Oh it looks like so much fun not only for the kids..but us adults too! I think the kids would go nuts and have so much fun! They love games, and a great way to get to know kids better that are in their classes!
This would be such a great birthday party for my son! He is a little too old for many of the ‘party places’ now, and he & his friends all love video games. He would be ‘the coolest kid’ if he had this type of party!
My son loves to play video games, I know that him and his friends would have a blast in this truck.
I would love to throw this for my 8 year old son Jack and his friends they would all be so thrilled thanks for the chance.
My son went to a GameTruck party and keeps begging for one of his own! I’d love to surprise him!
I would want to throw a GameTruck Party for my son and his friends because they really like playing video games. Recently him and another close friend had a disagreement which they have not mended and this would be a great way to do so. And this would be a great birthday present. (Precisely Mine)
I would like to throw a game truck party for my grandkids, they love playing video games and they would have a blast.
My husband and I would love to be able to throw our next door neighbors son a GameTruck party. Both boys are treated by us as grandsons and we love them both to death unfortunately the youngest is only 9mos old and he would not understand GameTruck Party lol. Thank you for this chance!
My son is a huge gamer. His birthday is coming up and he would love this!