Valentine Olaf Bowling Game (Easy Indoor Party Game for Kids)

This Valentine Olaf bowling game is an easy indoor kids’ activity that turns Olaf into the cutest Valentine’s Day party game using simple craft supplies. Kids roll Olaf’s head to knock over his heart-decorated body pins, making this a playful and festive bowling game that’s perfect for classrooms, playdates, and Valentine’s Day parties.

Valentine’s Day games are always a hit with kids because they combine movement, laughter, and just a little friendly competition. Over the years, we’ve played so many fun Valentine games—from heart toss games and themed bowling to simple party games kids can play indoors. This Olaf bowling game fits right in with other Valentine’s Day games for kids and is a great addition to a classroom party lineup alongside activities like this Candy Relay Game, 9 Minute to Win It Valentine’s Day Games, and Human Tic-Tac-Toe.

Why You’ll Love This Valentine Olaf Game

• Perfect indoor game for winter and February classroom parties
• Uses inexpensive, easy-to-find supplies
• Combines crafting + active play
• Great for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary kids
• Olaf fans will instantly recognize and love it
• Reusable year after year

Supplies Needed

For Olaf Bowling Ball

• (3) 8-inch white foam balls
• White felt (for tooth) – shaped into a large, wide tooth.
• Black felt (for mouth detail under tooth) the same shape as the white tooth, but larger.
• Small round felt cutouts (for eyes) – about 2 inches wide
• Black paint
• Round sponge paintbrush
• Brown string (for eyebrows)
• Orange foam (cut into carrot noses)
• Strong tacky craft glue
• Wooden dowel (about ¾ inch wide)
• Fine tip black marker or thin paintbrush with black paint for smile.

For Bowling Pins (Body)

Large foam Valentine stickers

(3) paper towel rolls

How to Make the Valentine Olaf Bowling Game

Step 1: Make Bowling Ball Finger Holes

Using a wooden dowel (about ¾ inch wide), gently push into the foam ball where fingers would normally go on a kid’s bowling ball. This creates three small indentations, making the ball easier for kids to grip and roll.

Step 2: Create Olaf’s Face

Glue the felt pieces onto each foam ball:

• Add the large white felt tooth to a larger black felt piece underneath to form Olaf’s mouth.

• Draw or paint a smile coming from the tooth.
• Dip a round sponge paintbrush into black paint and gently dot the center of each white round felt eye to create pupils.

• Glue on the round felt eye cutouts.
• Glue on brown string eyebrows and an orange foam carrot nose.

Allow the glue to fully dry before moving on.

Step 3: Decorate the Pins

Glue large foam Valentine stickers onto each paper towel roll. Hearts, Valentine words, and bright colors work great and really give the game its festive Valentine’s Day look.

Step 4: Set Up the Game

Stand the paper towel rolls upright in a triangle or straight line. Place Olaf’s head a few feet away and let kids roll it to knock down his “body” pins.

How to Play

Kids take turns rolling Olaf’s head toward the paper towel roll pins. The goal is to knock over as many Valentine pins as possible in one roll. You can:

• Play just for fun
• Count how many pins fall
• Give each child one or two turns

This game works especially well during classroom Valentine parties or as a quick indoor movement break.

Tips for Success

• Let the glue dry completely before playing to prevent pieces from popping off
• Younger kids may do better standing closer to the pins
• Place tape on the floor to mark where to stand
• Store Olaf’s head in a bin so it stays clean and reusable

Fun Variations

• Score Cards: Add simple score sheets for older kids
• Color Match: Use different Valentine sticker colors and call out which color to knock down
• Team Play: Divide kids into teams and take turns

Link to My Other Olaf Bowling Game

I also have another Olaf bowling game on the blog that’s very similar but not Valentine-themed. If you’re looking for a winter party or Frozen-inspired game without hearts, be sure to check that one out too!
👉 [non-Valentine Olaf bowling game]

FAQs

Is this Valentine Olaf bowling game safe for preschoolers?
Yes! Just supervise crafting and use glue carefully. Supervise play, as well.

Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely. The game holds up well and can be reused year after year.

What age is this best for?
Preschool through early elementary—older kids enjoy keeping score.

Can I use toilet paper rolls instead?
I would stick to paper towels. Paper towel rolls are taller and more likely to topple.

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Time Estimates

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Active Craft Time: 30 minutes
• Play Time: 10–15 minutes (or longer for parties)

~ Melissa – Kid Friendly Things To Do