The Mandalorian Party Planning Guide

Party Planning Checklist

The Mandalorian Party

A step-by-step checklist for a Mandalorian birthday. Quantities are for 8 kids, plus a few grown-ups.

Guests: 8 kids
Length: 2 hours
Dessert: cake
Colors: beskar silver, Grogu green, black

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3–4 weeks before

Invitations & guest list

Set the date, time and headcountA 2-hour party is the sweet spot for kids. Count the parents who'll stay too.
Send invitationsAsk parents to RSVP 1 week out and to note any food allergies.
Optional: dress codeSilver or gray "armor" (cardboard and foil), or Grogu ears.
Pick the spaceIndoors or out. Set up the scene setter as the photo spot.

3–4 weeks before

Order your party supplies

Tableware for 8Get 8 dinner plates, 8 dessert plates and lunch and beverage napkins Prime Party.
CupsMandalorian favor cups Prime Party.
Forks & spoonsGrab 20 of each: silver forks and silver spoons, or Grogu green forks and spoons. Prime Party
StreamersTwist black and white together with a few green twists for Grogu. Prime Party
Latex balloonsSilver, green and black pearlized balloons. Prime Party
ConfettiScatter silver star confetti across the table like a galaxy. Prime Party
DécorThe jointed age banner, hanging spirals, cutouts and scene setter wall decorations Prime Party.

1–2 weeks before

Plan the food & drinks

Order or bake the cakeGreen frosting with a pair of big Grogu ears, or silver sprinkles on chocolate.
Plan the main course"Bounty hunter" sliders and a taco bar.
SnacksGreen grapes, "frog egg" tapioca cups (if you dare) and popcorn.
Plan the drinksMake Grogu Green Lemonade (the recipe is after the store list), plus juice boxes. Plan for 2–3 drinks per kid.
IceAbout 1 lb per person, so one 10 lb bag.
Check allergiesConfirm against your RSVPs.

1–2 weeks before

Games & prizes

Buy prizes for every gameWinners pick from the prize basket (see the DIY games below). Plan on 20–30 small prizes so every kid wins something.
Bounty huntHide a small Grogu toy. The hunter who finds it says "This is the way" and wins a prize.
TriviaPrint this guide and leave the trivia page on the table. It's at the end of this checklist.

1–2 weeks before

Bonus DIY games (free to make)

Number Scramble: make the numbersWrite one big number per guest (1–8) on half sheets of 8.5 × 11 paper and tape them to the floor around the house. Write the same numbers on slips of paper and put them in a bowl.
Number Scramble: how to playAbout every 15 minutes, ring a bell or play the Mandalorian theme on a speaker. Everyone scrambles to stand on an open number. Draw a slip from the bowl, and whoever is standing on that number picks a prize. Set the winning slip aside so every kid gets a turn.
Lucky Plate: mark one plateBefore you set the table, draw a small star on the bottom of one dinner plate.
Lucky Plate: the revealHalfway through the meal, announce that everyone should check under their plate. Whoever finds the small star picks a prize.
Prize basketFill a basket with inexpensive prizes for winners to pick from: movie-theater candy boxes, glow sticks, mini figures, bouncy balls and stickers. Use it for every game. Buy more than you think you'll need. Leftover candy and toys make great thank-you prizes for your clean-up crew. 😉

1 week before

Favors

Buy favor fillers for 8Glow sticks, a mini figure and candy.
Check for choking hazardsUse age-appropriate fillers if younger siblings are coming.

Day before

Prep & set up

Make the Number Scramble signs and slips; mark the lucky plateTape the numbers down on party day so they don't get kicked around.
Hang the banners and wall décorPut the wall piece behind the food or photo area, and drape the banner over a doorway or the food table.
Inflate balloonsMix silver, green and black. Air-filled clusters last longer than helium. Hang the streamers and scatter the confetti on the table last.
Set out serving dishesFood goes in bowls and on platters, not on the printed plates, so the artwork stays visible.

Party day

Run of show

3 hrs before	Pick up the cake and order the food.
2 hrs before	Table cover and 8 place settings.
1 hr before	Fill the cooler, set up the games, and tape down the Number Scramble numbers.
Arrival	Music on and drinks out while everyone arrives.
Every 15 min	Ring the bell for a Number Scramble round.
+30 min	Food. Lucky Plate reveal while they eat.
+1 hr	Bounty hunt.
+1 hr 40	Cake, candles and "Happy Birthday." Read trivia while they eat.
Goodbyes	Hand out the favors at the door.

Take this to the store

Your pick-up list

Everything here comes from the grocery or dollar store.

Food
Cake or cupcakes
Sliders + taco bar fixings
Green grapes
Popcorn
Drinks
Bottled water
Green lemonade ingredientssee the recipe below
Iceabout 10 lb
Games & favors
Prize basket: 20–30 small prizesget extra, since games go lots of rounds
Paper, tape + markerfor Number Scramble
Bell or speaker
Favor fillers for 8
Supplies
Painter's tape + removable hooks
Balloon pump or helium + ribbon
Serving bowls & platters
Birthday candles + lighter
Cooler or tub

Signature drink (non-alcoholic)

Grogu Green Lemonade

A bright green lemonade the little one would love. Alcohol-free and kid-approved. Makes about 12 cups, enough for 8 kids with refills. Time: 5 min.

Ingredients

8 cups limeade, chilled
4 cups chilled lemon-lime soda
Lime slices
Ice

Steps

Mix the limeade and lemon-lime soda.
Add lime slices and ice.
Pour into the favor cups.
Serve right away.

Tip: Add a scoop of lime sherbet for a foamy top.

Table talk

12 Mandalorian Trivia Questions

Leave this page at the table and read them out between bites. They make for fun conversations at the table, and kids love stumping the grown-ups.

What is the Mandalorian's real name?
Show answer
Din Djarin
What is the Child's real name?
Show answer
Grogu
What metal is Mandalorian armor made of?
Show answer
Beskar
What is the Mandalorians' famous saying?
Show answer
"This is the way."
Grogu is the same species as which famous Jedi?
Show answer
Yoda
What snack does Grogu keep eating in Season 2?
Show answer
The Frog Lady's eggs
What is the name of Mando's first ship?
Show answer
The Razor Crest
Which droid becomes a nurse and protector?
Show answer
IG-11
Which villain wields the Darksaber?
Show answer
Moff Gideon
What year did The Mandalorian premiere?
Show answer
2019
Which actor plays the Mandalorian?
Show answer
Pedro Pascal
Who leads the Bounty Hunters' Guild?
Show answer
Greef Karga