Program Flow Templates - 30/60/90-Minute Game Blocks

Design a reception that stays fun, on time, and inclusive with plug and play game blocks. Choose a 30, 60, or 90 minute plan, then swap in games that fit your crowd and venue. Each template includes pacing, roles, AV cues, and quick alternatives.

Planning assumptions

• Seated dinner or buffet with short transitions
• Crowd mix of families, barkada, and elders
• One professional host or a confident friend, plus a DJ or band
• Clear space near the stage for quick game resets

Game menu to mix and match

• Icebreakers Shoe Game, Bring Me, Trip to Jerusalem kid friendly, Table Quiz
• High energy Hep Hep Hooray style, Team Relay or Longest Line
• Wholesome and romantic Anniversary Dance, Pass the Love Letter, Wish Tree Draw
• Cultural highlight Tinikling guest round or short troupe set
• Optional extras QR Poll, Raffle, Photo Scavenger Sprint

30 minute block quick and lively

Goal warm up the room and deliver one high moment without dragging.
Best for intimate receptions or tight hotel timelines.

Timeline

• 00:00 to 03:00 Welcome sponsors and gentle house rules opt in only
• 03:00 to 10:00 Icebreaker choice Shoe Game 10 prompts or Bring Me five items
• 10:00 to 18:00 Feature moment pick one Money Dance 5 to 8 minutes or Anniversary Dance
• 18:00 to 24:00 Table Quiz mini round three questions with QR or paper
• 24:00 to 28:00 Award and quick group photo
• 28:00 to 30:00 Transition to speeches or dinner course

AV cues

• Two 30 second stingers for starts and reveals
• Visible 2 minute timer on LED or DJ laptop for quiz

Swap options

• If the crowd is shy switch the feature moment to Pass the Love Letter
• If the band needs setup time replace quiz with a raffle

60 minute block balanced and engaging

Goal blend laughs, a showpiece, and a tender beat with breathing room.
Best for 120 to 200 guests with full AV and photo teams.

Timeline

• 00:00 to 05:00 Warm welcome, mechanics, sponsor thanks
• 05:00 to 17:00 Icebreaker pair Shoe Game 12 prompts then Bring Me seven items
• 17:00 to 27:00 High energy round Hep Hep Hooray or Relay finals
• 27:00 to 35:00 Romantic moment Anniversary Dance or Money Dance with attendants
• 35:00 to 45:00 Cultural highlight Tinikling guest round or troupe feature
• 45:00 to 55:00 Table Quiz two rounds with live standings
• 55:00 to 60:00 Awards, photo, reset to cake or first dance

Roles

• Host pacing and safety reminders
• Coordinator props and player flow
• DJ count ins, hard stops, and crossfades
• Photo lead marks reveal beats and wide crowd shots

Swap options

• Replace cultural highlight with Photobooth Challenge or QR Poll finale
• If dinner runs late compress the game pair to one longer icebreaker

90 minute block showcase and party handoff

Goal deliver a full variety show without fatigue and tee up the dance set.
Best for big ballrooms, weekend weddings, or when the couple loves games.

Timeline

• 00:00 to 06:00 Welcome, program map, sponsor thanks, opt in reminder
• 06:00 to 20:00 Icebreaker trio Shoe Game 10 prompts, Bring Me six items, Trip to Jerusalem short rounds
• 20:00 to 40:00 High energy feature Hep Hep Hooray tournament or Team Relay with semifinals
• 40:00 to 52:00 Cultural highlight Tinikling troupe plus guest round
• 52:00 to 62:00 Romantic beat Money Dance or Anniversary Dance
• 62:00 to 75:00 Table Quiz three rounds and one QR Poll finale
• 75:00 to 85:00 Awards sequence best table, game champions, fun superlatives
• 85:00 to 90:00 Group photo and DJ count in to open dance floor

Energy management

• Insert 60 second water breaks after high energy segments
• Rotate winners to stage left to avoid crowding

Swap options

• If elders prefer seated play extend Table Quiz and drop Trip to Jerusalem
• If the band headlines early move Money Dance to the band’s second set

Crowd based picker

• If many kids are present choose Trip to Jerusalem short, Seated Bingo, Photobooth Challenge
• If many titos and titas choose Table Quiz, Money Dance, Hep Hep Hooray light tempo
• If many barkada choose Bring Me speed round, Relay, QR Poll for next game
• If very formal choose Shoe Game curated prompts, Anniversary Dance, Wish Tree Draw

Prize map

• Micro wins chocolate bars, cookie packs, coffee sachets
• Segment wins mini plants, scented candles, tote kits
• Block champions gift cards dessert or grocery, photo voucher

Script snippets for smooth flow

• Join if you like and cheer from your seats if you prefer
• We keep each round short so everyone enjoys dinner and conversation
• Safety first clear aisles and gentle moves only
• Palakpakan natin ang ating finalists and helpers

AV and equipment checklist

• Two wireless mics with fresh batteries and one wired backup
• DJ stingers for start stop reveal and victory
• Visible timers 60 and 120 seconds
• Printables cue cards, score sheets, QR posters
• Game kit basket pins, tape, ribbons, markers, envelopes

Timing trims and expansions

• Running late remove one icebreaker and keep reveals
• Need more hype add a 90 second music drop between rounds
• Crowd too shy switch to table based games and QR polls

Safety and inclusivity

• Always invite never pressure and offer seated alternatives
• Keep floors dry and cables taped
• Avoid teasing about age or status and use clean lyric edits
• Brief the photo team on where players move and where winners stand

Sample run sheets

30 minute

• 00:00 Intro
• 03:00 Icebreaker
• 10:00 Feature
• 18:00 Quiz mini
• 24:00 Awards
• 28:00 Transition

60 minute

• 00:00 Intro
• 05:00 Icebreakers
• 17:00 High energy
• 27:00 Romantic
• 35:00 Cultural
• 45:00 Quiz
• 55:00 Awards

90 minute

• 00:00 Intro
• 06:00 Icebreaker trio
• 20:00 High energy feature
• 40:00 Cultural
• 52:00 Romantic
• 62:00 Quiz plus poll
• 75:00 Awards
• 85:00 Open dance

With clear cues, short rounds, and smart swaps, these templates keep your program tight and your guests happy from first toast to dance floor.