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Here’s a quick list of some really lovely pin the tail printables you can buy and download online.

Pin the Tail Printables
Pin the tail on the donkey is an absolute classic children’s party game.
But these days you don’t have to go with a donkey.
You can pin whatever onto whatever.
Of course, you want that whatever to look super gorgeous.
Read more: Top tips for planning a children’s party
It’s your kiddo’s birthday party after all.
So, if you’re in the middle of planning your child’s birthday party, here’s a line-up of great pin the tail printables.
AND if you’re looking for other party game ideas... do take a peak at this post of 22 of the best kids party games for indoors and outdoors that has 30 whole actual ideas for kids’ party games!!
Pin the tail printables
1. Pin the cherry on the ice-cream cone
Yum! This one is a tasty treat for kids to play, from the super creative Capturing Joy blog.

2. Pin the Horn on the unicorn
Unicorns are still a thing, will they ever not be?
My daughter has been transfixed by them ever seeing the Mia Farrow voiced ‘The Last Unicorn’ cartoon. It’s beautiful.
So, unicorn’s make great alternatives to donkeys!
I love this printable by Crazy Fox Paper over on Etsy. It’s super great value for money and you can’t argue with over 1700 five star reviews!!
It’s a digital download, so you can even leave it to the last minute to buy it.
3. Pin the tail on the dinosaur
Crazy Paper Fox also do a whole range of other Pin the Tails… including this brilliantly non-scary dinosaur.
4. Pin the head on the Lego person
I LOVE this! This isn’t so much a downloadable printable, as a how-to with links to where you can print out the elements of the Lego person.

5. Pin the tail on My Little Pony
Going for a My Little Pony themed party? Then, this Rainbow Dash printable is for you! There’s simple instructions on how to set up and print out Rainbow Dash over on I Watch Them Grow.

6. Pin the tail on the donkey
To finish up, we’re going with the classic. The original. pin the tail on the donkey!
There are a few free pin the tail on the donkey printables floating around, but this one over on ParentHub is my favourite – not least because it is easy to download.

I hope you like one of the free printables and can make use of it for your son or daughter’s birthday party.
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Hello, I’m Luci, founder of Mums Make Lists (Est. 2011). Over the last decade or so, I have combined my experience as a mum, journalist and shopping editor to create useful guides and lists of ideas and inspiration to make it easier for busy parents to plan and host kids’ parties and find great gifts. Read more.