Themes for every occasion
| Theme for | Count | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Party | 30 | Roaring Twenties: flapper dresses, gold and black decor, jazz playlist |
| Design | 20 | Cyberpunk: neon pink and cyan on black, glitch effects |
| Writing | 18 | Found family: strangers become a family by choice |
| Game jam | 15 | Roles reversed: play as the villain, the NPC or the level |
How to use the random theme generator
- Choose what the theme is for, or leave it on Any.
- Press Generate. Each theme comes with a short list of ideas to build on.
- Generate three with No repeats on and let the group vote.
- Copy the winner or export the shortlist.
Party theme ideas
Party themes suit birthdays, office parties, sleepovers and school events, from kids’ ideas such as Dinosaur Dig and Superhero Training Camp to adult nights like Murder Mystery, Casino Night and Masquerade Ball. Each includes decor, food and activity suggestions.
Design, writing and game jam themes
Design themes give a palette and style direction for mood boards, websites or art challenges. Writing themes name a central idea for a story or poem. Game jam themes are short, open-ended briefs in the style of popular jams, useful for practice jams or a class project.
Random holiday generator
The Holidays tab picks from 68 real holidays and observances: public holidays such as Canada Day and Bastille Day, religious festivals such as Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Hanukkah and Easter, cultural celebrations such as Lunar New Year, Day of the Dead and Midsummer, and fun days like Pi Day (March 14). Each shows when it falls and where it is celebrated. Festivals set by lunar or religious calendars move from year to year, so the date is given as a rule. Use it for a classroom “holiday of the week”, a themed dinner or a party.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of themes can I generate?
Party themes, design and aesthetic themes, writing themes and game jam themes, 83 in total, each with a short list of ideas.
Can I get a random party theme for kids?
Yes. Set Theme for to Party. Kid-friendly options include Dinosaur Dig, Superhero Training Camp, Pajama Party, Candy Land and Pirate Adventure.
How does the random holiday generator work?
Open the Holidays tab to pick from 68 real holidays and observances worldwide, each with its date or date rule, the countries that celebrate it, and its type.
Why do some holidays not have a fixed date?
Holidays such as Easter, Diwali, Eid and Lunar New Year follow lunar or religious calendars, so they fall on different dates each year. The generator gives the rule instead of a single date.
Can I use this for a game jam?
Yes. Set Theme for to Game jam to get a short brief such as Only one button or Everything is connected.