Fear Factor Party Games: 43 Challenges to Test Your Limits

Do you have what it takes to confront your deepest fears while holding onto your drink? The Fear Factor party games combine thrill, laughter, and just the right touch of gross-out fun. From gross concoctions to creepy dares, this game is a surefire way to make any party unforgettable.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything from setting up your game to unique challenges based on themes like paranoia, relationships, urban legends, and more. Ready to conquer your fears (and a few drinks)? Let’s dive in.

How to Set Up Your Fear Factor Party Games

Essentials for Any Theme

Before jumping into the challenges, make sure you have these on hand:

• A variety of drinks: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options for inclusivity.
• Props and materials: Items like blindfolds, a spinning wheel for challenges, cups, random ingredients, or spooky decorations to match the theme.
• Safety supplies: Trash bags, napkins, and water to stay hydrated.

Customizing the Rules for Different Themes

1. Set clear boundaries: Ensure all participants are comfortable with the intensity of challenges.
2. Keep it safe: Avoid using any harmful or overly disgusting items.
3. Encourage creativity: Adapt the rules and dares to match your group’s vibe and preferences.

Themed Fear Factor Party Games

Theme 1: Gross-Out Challenges

The bread and butter of any Fear Factor-style event, these challenges will push your gag reflex to the limit!

1. Blender Roulette: The Wheel of Disgust

• Setup:Create a wheel with ingredient categories like “Sweet,” “Savory,” “Slimy,” and “Spicy.” Include wild cards such as “Pick a Player to Choose” or “Add Two Ingredients.”
• Execution: Players spin the wheel and combine ingredients into a blender. Imagine sardines, soy sauce, gummy worms, jalapeño peppers, and chocolate syrup coming together in one horrifying mix.
• Twist: Add a second spin to determine extra challenges:
  • Double Sip: Player takes two gulps instead of one.
  • Truth or Chug: The player must reveal a secret or chug the concoction.
• Pro Tip: Use transparent cups so others can see the revolting texture. Nothing ups the fear like chunky drinks!

2. Dare to Taste: The Food Fear Platter

• Setup: Arrange a platter of mystery foods covered by bowls. Some examples include:
  • Spicy gummy worms drenched in hot sauce.
  • Chocolate-covered raw onion slices.
  • Pickled pig’s feet cubes (yes, it’s edible!).
  • Blue cheese mixed with wasabi.
• Execution: Each participant randomly selects an item to uncover and must either eat it or drink a penalty shot.
• Twist: Add a layer of suspense with a “fake-out” food item. For example:
  • A brownie that looks normal but is loaded with chili powder.
  • An unassuming fruit that’s secretly dipped in vinegar.
• Pro Tip: Add a dramatic reveal moment with spooky music before uncovering the platter.

3. Liquid Disgust: The Gauntlet of Gulp

• Setup: Prepare an array of unappealing liquid combinations, ensuring they are safe to drink but terrifying to taste. For example:
  • Combo 1: Clam juice + root beer + soy sauce.
  • Combo 2: Pickle brine + chocolate syrup + milk.
  • Combo 3: Coffee with salt + lemon juice + hot sauce.
• Execution: Set up a competition such as trivia, mini-games, or a timed challenge. The loser of each round drinks from the prepared lineup.
• Twist: Introduce a “Wild Card Drink” where participants must guess the ingredients. If they guess wrong, they drink a full glass instead of a sip.
• Pro Tip: Use opaque cups to conceal the drink’s appearance—nothing messes with the mind like mystery.

NEW CHALLENGES TO PUSH THE LIMITS

4. Chew or Spew: The Texture Challenge

• Setup: Prepare foods with off-putting textures that are safe but highly unpleasant to chew. Examples:
  • Wet noodles coated in olive oil and cold marinara sauce.
  • Jelly cubes mixed with sardine oil.
  • A gummy candy roll stuffed with anchovies.
• Execution: Each player must chew a selected item for 10 seconds and swallow—or drink instead.
• Twist: Include a “Double Texture” option where two items are combined (e.g., noodles with jelly cubes).

5. Eggstraordinary Gamble

• Setup: Gather hard-boiled eggs, some flavored and some not. Flavors could include:
  • Spicy sriracha-stuffed yolks.
  • Eggs soaked in soy sauce.
  • Sweet custard-filled surprises.
• Execution: Players must randomly choose an egg and take a big bite.
• Twist: Mix in a raw egg (safe if pasteurized) to increase the stakes.

6. Inferno Snack Roulette

• Setup: Prepare spicy foods with varying levels of heat:
  • Level 1: Jalapeño slices.
  • Level 2: Carolina Reaper-infused chips.
  • Level 3: Ghost pepper-coated peanuts.
• Execution: Spin a wheel to decide the spice level. Refusing to eat means taking a shot of fireball whiskey or hot sauce-infused vodka.
• Twist: Offer milk as a “mercy drink,” but it comes with an additional dare (e.g., sharing a secret).

7. Mystery Meat Madness

• Setup: Use skewers to serve a variety of “mystery meats,” which could include deli meats, fake sausages, or exotic jerky (think alligator or ostrich).
• Execution: Players draw a skewer and must identify the meat. Failure results in a penalty drink or a second helping of mystery meat.
• Twist: Include a decoy skewer with a vegetarian option for a surprise.

8. Final Twist: Gross-Out Tournament

Combine Everything! At the end of the round, all uneaten snacks and unfinished drinks are combined into a single terrifying bowl. Players vote for the most daring participant to tackle it. Victory is rewarded with bragging rights and possibly a clean shot of whiskey to chase it down.

Theme 2. Paranoia Challenges

Turn up the tension and let the fear of the unknown take center stage with these paranoia challenges. Designed to mess with your mind, they are all about secrecy, surprise, and seeing how far participants are willing to go. Perfect for those who enjoy psychological thrillers mixed with a dose of hilarity!

9. The Whisper Game: Secrets and Suspicions

• Setup:
  • A player whispers a provocative or uncomfortable question to another (e.g., “Who do you think would betray the group in a survival scenario?”).
  • The recipient must answer, but only the whisperer hears the response.
• Execution:
  • The whisperer announces the answer without revealing the question, leaving the rest of the group to speculate. Example: “John said ‘Sarah’.”
  • If the group debates or disputes the response, the majority vote decides who drinks.
• Twist: Add a “Dare Whisper” option where instead of answering, the recipient can pass the question along, but they must drink first.
• Pro Tip: Play eerie background music to amplify the tension and create an unsettling atmosphere.

10. Hidden Fears: A Game of Courage

• Setup: Write common fears (e.g., spiders, clowns, darkness) and some wild curveballs (e.g., “fear of singing in public” or “fear of someone knowing your secret crush”) on slips of paper.
• Execution: Participants draw a slip and must confront the fear by performing a related task:
  • Spider fear? Hold a fake spider for 20 seconds.
  • Singing fear? Perform a cringe-worthy karaoke song.
  • Failure to complete the task means a penalty drink.
• Twist: Include a “Mystery Fear” slip that allows the drawer to assign any challenge to another player.
• Pro Tip: Keep props like fake insects, masks, or embarrassing costumes handy to bring fears to life.

11. Truth or Terror: Fear-Infused Truth-or-Dare

• Setup: Create a deck of cards with unsettling truths and terrifying dares. Example cards:
  • Truth: “Reveal your most embarrassing nickname.”
  • Dare: “Stand outside alone for 3 minutes and knock loudly to come back in.”
• Execution: Players choose “Truth” or “Terror.” If they refuse the challenge, they must drink twice.
• Twist: Add a “No Escape” rule where declining two consecutive rounds forces the player to complete an extreme dare decided by the group.
• Pro Tip: Dim the lights and use a timer with suspenseful sound effects for added drama.

NEW PARANOIA CHALLENGES TO DIAL UP THE FEAR

12. The Betrayer: Who’s the Mole?

• Setup: At the start of the game, secretly assign one player as “The Betrayer.” Their role is to sow paranoia and suspicion by subtly sabotaging challenges or spreading fake rumors.
• Execution: Midway through the game, players vote on who they think the Betrayer is. If they’re wrong, everyone else drinks. If they’re right, the Betrayer drinks three times and loses their chance at winning the game.
• Twist: Add a “Double Agent” card to confuse the group.
• Pro Tip: Reward clever betrayals with small perks (e.g., skipping a turn) to encourage sneaky gameplay.

13. The Silent Truth

• Setup:
  • Prepare a series of yes-or-no questions on uncomfortable topics (e.g., “Have you ever lied to someone here tonight?” or “Would you ditch this group in a survival scenario?”).
  • Players write answers anonymously, fold them, and drop them in a bowl.
• Execution:
  • The host reads the answers aloud without identifying who wrote them, creating tension and suspicion.
  • The group debates who they think answered what; wrong guesses mean drinks for the accusers.
• Twist: Include one “Liar’s Note” where the writer gets to make up any wild answer to throw everyone off.

14. The Fear Auction

• Setup: Create a list of unsettling tasks (e.g., “Walk barefoot in the dark backyard,” “Drink a concoction chosen by the group,” or “Share your browser history”). Assign each task a point value based on difficulty.
• Execution: Players bid how many sips they’re willing to take to avoid the task. The player with the lowest bid must perform the task, while the others drink their bids.
• Twist: Include “Mystery Tasks” for the boldest players to bid on without knowing what they’re avoiding.

15. The Watcher

• Setup: Assign one person as “The Watcher,” who secretly observes other players during gameplay.
• Execution: The Watcher announces one person’s subtle behavior at the end of a round (e.g., “I noticed Sarah kept avoiding eye contact when the Betrayer was mentioned”). The accused must either explain themselves or drink.
• Twist: After three rounds, the group guesses the identity of The Watcher. If correct, The Watcher drinks. If wrong, everyone else does.

16. Escape Room Fear Factor

• Setup: Lock players in a room (symbolically, not literally!) and place clues around to unlock the “exit.”
• Execution: Clues are tied to mild fears (e.g., reaching into a box of fake bugs to find a key) or require drinking to earn them.
• Twist: Add a time limit and consequences for failure, such as an intense group dare.

17. Final Twist: Fear Amplified

At the end of the Paranoia Challenges, hold a “Reveal Round” where everyone shares their biggest paranoia from the night. Anyone who refuses must drink or face a custom challenge created by the group.

Theme 3: Relationship Challenges

Relationship Challenges dive into the realm of trust, secrets, and shared connections. Perfect for couples and close friends, these challenges test how well you know each other.

18. Secrets Revealed: The Gossip Gauntlet

• Setup:
  • Each player writes down a secret about themselves on a slip of paper and places it in a bowl.
  • The host reads out a secret, and participants guess whose it is.
• Execution:
  • Each wrong guess earns the guesser a penalty drink.
  • If no one guesses correctly, the secret-holder drinks and explains their secret.
• Twist: Add a “Fake Secret” slip into the bowl. If the group guesses it’s fake, the person who wrote it drinks. If no one guesses, everyone else drinks!
• Pro Tip: Include some lighthearted secrets (e.g., “I’m scared of clowns”) to balance out juicy revelations.

19. The Compatibility Test: Partner Pandemonium

• Setup: Pair up participants (romantic couples or best friends) and ask them increasingly tricky questions about each other. Examples:
  • “What’s their biggest pet peeve?”
  • “If they could only eat one food for a year, what would it be?”
• Execution:
  • Mismatched answers result in penalty drinks for both players.
  • Perfect matches earn a reward: they get to assign drinks to others.
• Twist: Introduce a “Wildcard Round” where players answer outrageous hypothetical questions:
  • “What would they do if stranded on a desert island with one celebrity?”
  • “Which horror movie character would they survive the longest against?”
• Pro Tip: Create personalized questions for each pair to make the game feel more intimate (and hilarious).

20. Dare to Confess: The Ultimate TMI Challenge

• Setup: Prepare a list of relationship-related confession prompts. Examples:
  • “What’s the weirdest thing you’ve done for love?”
  • “What’s your partner’s most embarrassing habit?”
• Execution: Participants must share their story honestly or take two penalty drinks.
• Twist: Add a “Confession Bomb” rule: After sharing, the confessor picks another player to confess on the same topic or drink!
• Pro Tip: Turn up the pressure with a timer. Players have 15 seconds to start their confession—or drink immediately.

NEW RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES TO TURN UP THE HEAT

21. Memory Lane Mayhem

• Setup: Each pair writes down a significant shared memory (e.g., “First trip together” or “Funniest night out”). These are mixed and read aloud by the host.
• Execution: If a pair can’t identify their memory or provides conflicting stories, both drink.
• Twist: Introduce “Memory Swaps,” where players must guess the memory belongs to another pair. If wrong, they drink; if right, the original pair drinks.

22. The Argument Game

• Setup: Create a list of harmless but divisive topics (e.g., “Pineapple on pizza: yes or no?”). Assign a stance to each pair.
• Execution: Pairs must argue their assigned stance for 60 seconds. The group votes on the winner, and the losing pair drinks.
• Twist: Include “Surprise Swap” rounds where players must suddenly switch sides mid-argument.
• Pro Tip: Add absurd topics like “Is a hotdog a sandwich?” to keep it lighthearted.

23. Guess the Flirt

• Setup: Players anonymously write cheesy or awkward pickup lines. The host reads them aloud.
• Execution: Players guess who wrote each line. Wrong guesses result in a drink.
• Twist: Include a “Use It!” rule where the writer must deliver their pickup line to another player. If they refuse, they drink twice.
• Pro Tip: Encourage players to ham it up for maximum hilarity.

24. The Icebreaker Bond Test

• Setup: Prepare a list of physical or interactive mini-challenges for pairs. Examples:
  • Perform a synchronized dance for 30 seconds.
  • Hold eye contact for 20 seconds without laughing.
• Execution: Failure to complete the task means both players drink.
• Twist: Add competitive rounds where pairs compete for a reward, such as assigning drinks or choosing the next challenge.

25. Love or Loathe: Relationship Debate

• Setup: Create a list of hypothetical relationship dilemmas. Examples:
  • “Would you rather your partner always forget your birthday or your anniversary?”
  • “Would you share a toothbrush with your best friend for a week?”
• Execution: Pairs debate their answers. If their answers don’t match, they drink.
• Twist: Add a “Group Dilemma” where all pairs must answer together. Outliers drink!
• Pro Tip: Include humorous or absurd scenarios to keep the mood fun.

26. Final Twist: Relationship Feud Finale

End the round with a high-stakes challenge:

• The Loyalty Quiz: Each pair writes a question about themselves that their partner must answer correctly. Wrong answers mean penalty drinks.
• The Betrayal Card: Allow one player to swap their partner mid-game. Both must drink if they choose this option!

Theme 4: Dark and Creepy Challenges

Get your heart racing with eerie challenges inspired by spooky legends and scary stories.

27. Urban Legend Retellings: Fearful Fables

• Setup: Each player selects an urban legend or ghost story to retell, but with a catch: they must make it as creepy as possible while keeping a straight face.
• Execution:
  • As the story is told, the group can interrupt with questions, but each questioner takes a drink.
  • If the storyteller laughs, hesitates, or forgets part of the story, they drink instead.
• Twist: Add a “Truth or Bluff” element where players guess if the story is a real legend or one made up by the storyteller. Incorrect guesses result in penalty drinks.
• Pro Tip: Dim the lights or use candles to create a spooky ambiance. Bonus points for sound effects or props.

28. Shadow Dares: Blind Terror

• Setup: Create a dimly lit or completely dark room for challenges. Scatter harmless but unsettling props (e.g., feather dusters, cold spaghetti, or peeled grapes).
• Execution:
  • Blindfolded players must retrieve an object or complete a task within the dark room while others create creepy sounds (whispering, tapping, or rattling chains).
  • Failure to complete the task results in a penalty drink.
• Twist: Include a “Jump Scare Joker,” a designated player who can deliver harmless scares (e.g., a loud clap or brushing a feather).
• Pro Tip: Introduce a fake “supernatural twist” by having objects mysteriously disappear (courtesy of a sneaky helper).

29. Ghostly Gambit: Spin for Terror

• Setup: Use a spinning bottle or wheel of dares with eerie tasks. Examples:
  • Stand Alone: Stand in a dark room for 3 minutes.
  • Witch’s Brew: Drink a spooky concoction like green soda with edible glitter or a spicy cocktail.
  • Phantom Dare: Retrieve an item from a “haunted” corner of the house.
• Execution: Players spin the bottle or wheel and complete the assigned dare. Refusing means drinking double the penalty drink.
• Twist: Include a “Mystery Task” that only the host knows, revealed only after spinning.
• Pro Tip: Use glow-in-the-dark paint to mark the spinner or write dares for a haunting effect.

NEW DARK AND CREEPY CHALLENGES TO AMP UP THE FEAR

30. The Mirror Ritual

• Setup: Place a mirror in a dimly lit room and provide candles or flashlights.
• Execution: Players must enter the room alone and say a spooky phrase (e.g., “I summon thee, dark spirit”) while looking in the mirror. The goal is to stay inside for one full minute.
• Twist: Plant a helper to make eerie noises outside the room or move the door slightly for added tension.
• Pro Tip: Keep it safe! Ensure the player knows it’s all in good fun while keeping the illusion alive.

31. The Ouija Gamble

• Setup: Use a fake Ouija board or improvise one with paper and a shot glass. Assign random but harmless “ghost messages” ahead of time.
• Execution: Players take turns asking questions. If the “spirit” answers, the questioner must drink. If no response, everyone else drinks.
• Twist: Add a penalty for asking silly questions (e.g., “What’s the ghost’s favorite movie?”).
• Pro Tip: Keep the responses mysterious to heighten suspense and fun.

32. The Candle Dare

• Setup: Place unlit candles in different rooms or corners. Each candle marks a task, such as retrieving a hidden note or object.
• Execution: Players must light their candle (using provided matches) and complete the assigned task. Tasks could include singing to a “ghost” or reading a creepy note aloud.
• Twist: Include one “trick candle” that won’t stay lit. The player must drink if their candle goes out.
• Pro Tip: Use scented candles to make the environment atmospheric but not overwhelming.

33. The Coffin Challenge

• Setup: Lay out a large box or space covered with a sheet to resemble a “coffin.” Fill it with harmless but weird-feeling objects (e.g., cooked pasta, marshmallows, fake bugs).
• Execution: Blindfolded players must lie down inside and describe what they feel while being timed. Refusal to enter results in double penalty drinks.
• Twist: Hide a small “key” or object inside for players to find.
• Pro Tip: Keep the contents soft and safe but unsettling to touch.

34. Voices in the Dark

• Setup: Blindfold one player and place them in a quiet room. Use a Bluetooth speaker or hidden accomplices to play creepy whispers or footsteps.
• Execution: The blindfolded player must guess how many “spirits” they hear. Wrong guesses mean drinks for the blindfolded player and accomplices.
• Twist: Include a “Silent Round” where accomplices stop making noise suddenly, leaving the player alone with their thoughts.

35. Final Twist: The Haunted Finale

Wrap up the Dark and Creepy Challenges with a grand finale:

• The Spirit’s Choice: The group votes on who was the bravest player during the challenges. The “winner” gets to assign three drinks to anyone.
• The Coward’s Curse: The least daring player must drink a “witch’s brew” made of random safe ingredients chosen by the group.

Theme 5: Myth, Legends, and City Lore Challenges

Step into the shadowy world of myths, legends, and urban folklore with these electrifying challenges.

36. Cryptid Cocktails: Sip and Stalk

• Setup: Assign each player a cryptid (e.g., Bigfoot, Mothman, Chupacabra, Loch Ness Monster) and create themed drinks inspired by their lore. Examples:
  • Bigfoot Brew: A strong and earthy whiskey-based cocktail.
  • Mothman Martini: A glowing, neon drink with tonic water and vodka.
  • Chupacabra Shot: A spicy tequila with a dash of hot sauce.
• Execution: Players must stay in character as their assigned cryptid, complete with gestures, growls, or screeches, while sipping their drink. Breaking character results in a penalty drink.
• Twist: Add a “Cryptid Hunt” where players perform tasks (e.g., “Act like Bigfoot sneaking through the woods”) while others guess their cryptid. Incorrect guesses result in penalty drinks for the guesser.
• Pro Tip: Provide accessories like fake wings, fur, or glow sticks to enhance the role-playing.

37. Local Legend Trivia: The Fact or Fiction Test

• Setup: Research regional legends or famous folklore (e.g., The Jersey Devil, The Headless Horseman) and prepare a set of trivia questions. Examples:
  • “What state is the Jersey Devil said to haunt?”
  • “Which creature is known as Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster?”
• Execution:
• Players must answer the questions correctly or take a drink.
• Include bonus rounds with “wild card” questions where wrong answers result in double penalty drinks.
• Twist: Add a “Bluff Round,” where players can make up a legend. The group must vote if it’s real or fake. If they’re wrong, they drink; if they’re right, the bluffer drinks.
• Pro Tip: Tailor trivia to your group’s local area for added relevance and fun.

38. Folklore Feasts: Tastes of the Mythical World

• Setup: Prepare snacks and drinks inspired by global mythology. Examples:
  • Ambrosia Salad: Known as the food of the Greek gods.
  • Viking Mead: A honey-based alcoholic drink.
  • Dragon Fire Wings: Spicy chicken wings inspired by mythical dragons.
  • Selkie Shots: A layered blue and white cocktail symbolizing the sea.
• Execution: Players must eat or drink the folklore-inspired item and guess the legend it represents. Incorrect guesses mean an additional drink.
• Twist: Add a “Fear Factor Feast” where one dish is deliberately bizarre or unexpected (e.g., squid ink pasta for a Kraken theme). Refusal to eat means double penalty drinks.
• Pro Tip: Decorate the table with props like fake swords, shields, or maps for an immersive experience.

NEW MYTH CHALLENGES TO TEST YOUR COURAGE

39. Legend Hunters: Mystery Quest

• Setup: Create a scavenger hunt with clues tied to myths and legends (e.g., “Find an object linked to immortality” for Greek mythology).
• Execution: Players must solve riddles or complete tasks to find the next clue. Failure at any stage results in penalty drinks.
• Twist: Add “Cursed Clues” that require a spooky dare (e.g., standing outside alone) before continuing.
• Pro Tip: Use glow-in-the-dark markers or props to create an eerie treasure map.

40. The Tale-Telling Tournament

• Setup: Each player takes turns telling a story based on a myth or legend. It could be an existing tale or a wildly exaggerated version of the truth.
• Execution: The group rates each story on creativity and creepiness. The lowest-rated storyteller drinks.
• Twist: Include a “One-Word Sabotage” rule where players can interrupt and make the storyteller include random words (e.g., “pineapple” or “toothbrush”) in their tale.
• Pro Tip: Use a timer to keep stories short and intense.

41. The Phantom’s Brew

• Setup: Prepare a giant bowl of “Phantom’s Brew,” a punch-like concoction with mysterious floating ingredients (e.g., lychee “eyeballs,” gummy worms).
• Execution: Players draw from the brew with a ladle and must drink what they pour, regardless of how odd it looks.
• Twist: Add a “Curse Card” hidden in the brew. The player who finds it must complete a bonus challenge, such as acting out a mythological scene.
• Pro Tip: Serve the brew in a foggy cauldron using dry ice for a dramatic effect.

42. Myth Match-Up: The Ultimate Pairing Game

• Setup: Write down names of legendary creatures and their myths on separate cards (e.g., “Pegasus” and “Greek mythology”). Shuffle them and deal to players.
• Execution: Players must find their match by asking others yes-or-no questions about their card. Failing to find their match within a time limit means a penalty drink.
• Twist: Include a “Trickster Card” (e.g., Loki) that has no match. If drawn, the trickster can assign drinks to others but must drink double if caught.
• Pro Tip: Use a sand timer for added pressure.

43. Final Twist: The Mythical Challenge Showdown

End the night with a grand finale:

• The Oracle’s Trial: Players face a rapid-fire round of trivia, storytelling, or dares related to myths.
• The Cursed Champion: The player with the most penalty drinks must perform an ultimate task, such as drinking a specially prepared “Chimera’s Shot” (layered and terrifying but safe).

Tips for a Fun and Safe Game Night

• Know your group’s limits: Keep challenges enjoyable, not unbearable.
• Hydrate: Provide water and encourage breaks.
• Include non-drinkers: Replace penalties with silly tasks or non-alcoholic alternatives.

With its mix of gross, creepy, and hilarious challenges, the Fear Factor drinking game is the perfect way to push boundaries and bond over shared laughter (and maybe a few gag-worthy moments). Whether you’re daring friends to drink a mystery brew or confronting urban legends, this game guarantees unforgettable memories.

So, gather your crew, set up your challenges, and remember: the only thing to fear is… the blender. Cheers! 🥂

FAQs About Fear Factor Party Games

If you’re ready to host a Fear Factor-inspired drinking game night, you may have some questions about how to make it safe, fun, and unforgettable. Here are answers to common questions that will help you plan an epic event.