Pin the Tail on the Donkey

What is Pin the Tail on the Donkey?

The birthday classic without the sellotape. A cheerful cartoon donkey appears with no tail; you get a few seconds to memorise where it goes, then the board goes dark — and, if you turn on Spin, the donkey quietly shifts, just like being spun around blindfolded. Tap where you think the tail belongs and the reveal shows your tail, the real spot and how far off you were.

Bullseyes get fireworks, near misses get applause, and the scoreboard adds up over two or three turns each to crown a winner. Works on a TV with a tablet passed around, or on one phone.

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Game setup

How to play Pin the Tail on the Donkey

1. Add players and tap Start pinning.
2. Memorise the donkey while the countdown runs.
3. The screen goes dark — and the donkey may sneak sideways.
4. Tap where the tail belongs.
5. See your distance and points, then pass to the next player.

What the screen does for you

Pin the Tail on the Donkey on AllPartyGames.com is the referee, not the whole game: it gives the host Next player, Turns each, Spin on/off. Tap the ? button inside the game for these rules at any time, or 📺 for TV mode on a big screen.

How many players?

Pin the Tail on the Donkey works with 1–10 players and a typical round takes about 5–10 min. Recommended age: 3+.

Best occasions

Tips

• Use fullscreen on a TV or projector for groups.
• Sound and theme settings are remembered on this device.

Pin the Tail on the Donkey FAQ