5 Fun & Festive Mid-Autumn Games That Light Up Every Celebration

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a cherished celebration filled with mooncakes, lanterns, and meaningful moments with loved ones. Whether you’re organizing a community event, a corporate party, or a private gathering, incorporating games is one of the best ways to create connection, spark joy, and keep your guests entertained.

As event planners, you’re constantly on the lookout for engaging activities that captivate your audience, and that’s where we come in. At Team V Art, we bring more than just games. We bring energy, vibes, and a professional emcee team that knows how to turn moments into memories.

Here are 5 Mid-Autumn Festival games we’ve personally facilitated at past events, and we’re ready to bring the fun to yours too!

1. Lantern Riddle Challenge (猜灯谜)

A classic Mid-Autumn tradition that is perfect for all ages, especially adults and teens who enjoy brain teasers! Hang colorful lanterns around your venue, each with a riddle attached. Guests move from one lantern to the next, solving riddles either individually or in teams.

Tip: Offer small prizes for correct answers to boost participation!

Team V Art Touch: We spice it up with live commentary, time challenges, and audience shoutouts to make it interactive and fun!

2. Mooncake Relay Race

Ideal for families, friends, and corporate teams, this hilarious game is all about team bonding and laughter.

Divide participants into teams. Each person must carry a mooncake on a spoon and race to a designated point and back without dropping it! Add fun challenges like hopping or walking backward for extra laughs.

Tip: Use replica mooncakes for durability.

Team V Art Touch: We elevate the experience with upbeat music, live commentary, and playful banter that keeps the energy high!

3. Guess the Mooncake Flavor

This one’s for the foodies! It’s a delicious and engaging game that guarantees laughter and surprises.

Blindfolded participants taste different types of mooncakes, from traditional falvours like lotus seed and red bean to adventurous flavors like durian and taro, and guess what they’ve eaten!

Tip: Keep hygiene in mind with single-use utensils and gloves.

Team V Art Touch: We host it like a culinary game show, complete with dramatic reactions, hilarious guesses, and audience participation.

4. Lantern Making Challenge

Perfect for families and creative guests, this game brings out artistic flair while celebrating tradition. Participants or teams receive lantern-making kits and are given 10 minutes to create the most beautiful or unique lantern.

Tip: Offer themes or bonus points for creativity.

Team V Art Touch: We can host a mini runway for participants to present their creations!

5. Mid-Autumn Bingo

A great game for all ages, especially kids and seniors, with a cultural twist. Customize your bingo cards with Mid-Autumn-themed icons like lanterns, mooncakes, rabbits, and more. You can even take it up a notch with task-based bingo, for example, “Tell the legend of Chang’e” or “Name 3 Mid-Autumn iconic items.”

Tip: Make it multilingual (Mandarin & English) for for inclusivity.

Team V Art Touch: Our emcees inject excitement with dramatic pauses, “near-miss” moments, and fun crowd interactions to keep the game alive.

Why Games Matter at Mid-Autumn Events

Games aren’t just fillers, they’re engagement engines. They break the ice, encourage mingling, and keep the energy flowing throughout your event. For family-friendly occasions, corporate gatherings, or large community events, games create structure and rhythm while amplifying the festive vibe.

Let Team V Art Bring the Vibe

At Team V Art, we don’t just run games, we bring them to life. Our team of professional emcees knows how to energize the crowd, facilitate games with smooth flow and then create memorable, interactive experiences. Contact us today to find out more!