A poll of 2,000 parents found 82% play Pass the Parcel, 61% Musical Statues, 52% Musical Chairs and 54% provide party hats and balloons. View Image Mums and dads are bringing back classic games

Mums and dads are bringing back the classic party games from their own childhoods when throwing celebrations for their little ones, new research from Hamleys reveals. ‌

The survey, commissioned to celebrate Hamleys' 265th birthday, discovered that 82% dust off Pass the Parcel, whilst 61% get youngsters giggling with Musical Statues, 52% opt for Musical Chairs, and 54% deck out the festivities with party hats and balloons. ‌

Just over a third of parents admit to splashing out between £200 and £300 on their children's birthday bashes, with many forking out more than £500. ‌

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