The age-old games like musical chairs and pass the parcel are no longer Britain's favourite party activities, as game consoles in recent times have lured children, a survey has revealed.
Games like musical chairs and pass the parcel have been phased out from childrens' parties in the UK. Kids are now lured by the world of gaming consoles.
The YouGov poll, commissioned by frozen food firm Birds Eye, found that the Nintendo Wii and DS, and the Sony Playstation, have occupied their place in the top four activities at children's parties.
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However, now 31 percent of parents of children aged four to 12 think pass the parcel is their child's favourite game, while a mere 19 percent said that their kids loved musical chairs.
It was further found that 41 and 31 percent of children now opt to play Wii and Nintendo DS respectively.
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