H
alloween won’t be fun if there are no fun games to keep things busy and entertaining. Imagine a Halloween party where everyone’s dressed in their spooky best, but with nothing to do. It would be like having a haunted house with no ghosts – a bit of a letdown, right? That’s why movies, costume parties, and fun Halloween games are a must. They add excitement, laughter, and a bit of eerie competition to the festivities.
Therefore, as you make plans for the spookiest season of the year, it’s important to have a game or two ready to immerse yourself and your guests in a ton of exciting things to do. From scavenger hunts to guessing games, we’ve curated 10 fun Halloween games to keep you entertained during the celebrations.
Check out fun Halloween games to set the spooky tone…
#1. Bobbing for apples
The objective of this game is to grab an apple from a tub of water using only your mouth. Yup, no hands needed.
Materials needed:
- A large tub or basin
- Apples (enough for all participants)
- Water
How to Play:
- Put the apples into the water tub or basin.
- Gather the players around the tub of water.
- Each player takes turns trying to grab an apple using only their mouth.
- Note: They must dip their face into the water.
#2. Pumpkin carving contest
This is one of the fun Halloween games that allows participants to showcase their creativity and carving skills. Here’s how to set it up:
Materials needed:
- Pumpkins (one for each participant or team)
- Carving tools (e.g., pumpkin carving kits with knives and scoops)
- Design templates (optional)
- Tea lights or LED candles
- A large, well-lit area for carving
How to Play:
- Give everyone a set amount of time (e.g., 30 minutes to an hour) to carve their pumpkins. You can choose to have everyone start simultaneously or take turns, depending on the number of participants.
- Competitors should use their creativity and carving tools to transform their pumpkins into spooky, funny, or intricate designs.
- Once the carving time is up, have everyone place a tea light or LED candle inside their pumpkin to illuminate their creation. The one with the best design wins.
#3. Mummy wrap
Mummy Wrap is an entertaining Halloween game where players get to transform each other into mummies.
Materials needed:
- Rolls of white toilet paper or gauze bandages
- A timer or stopwatch
- A designated space for the game
How to Play:
- Divide the participants into pairs or teams.
- Each team selects one person to be the “mummy” and one to be the “wrapper.”
- Set a timer (e.g., 2-3 minutes) for each round.
- When the game begins, the “wrapper” should wrap the “mummy” in toilet paper or gauze bandages as quickly as possible to create a mummy costume.
- The goal is to exhaust as much toilet paper as possible in the allotted time.
- The team that wraps their “mummy” the most convincingly or finishes the most toilet paper within the time limit wins the round.
#4. Mystery and scavenger hunt
This is a fun Halloween game that adds adventure and suspense to your party.
Materials needed:
- A list of clues or riddles
- Small items or hidden treasures to be found
- A dark and dimly lit space or rooms for extra spookiness
How to Play:
- Create a list of clues or riddles that lead the players from one location or room to the next. These clues should be Halloween-themed and a bit mysterious.
- Hide small items or treasures at each location. These can be Halloween candies, small toys, or other spooky-themed objects.
- Teams receive the first clue and must follow the trail of clues to find all the hidden treasures. You can set a time limit for added excitement.
- The team that finds all the items or treasures first or in the shortest time wins the game.
#5. Costume character guess
This game requires that you keep your thinking hat on. How long can you wear it?
Materials needed:
- Slips of paper with popular Halloween or fictional character names
- A hat or container to hold the slips
How to Play:
- Write down the names of various Halloween characters (e.g., Dracula, Frankenstein, werewolf, witch) and other well-known fictional characters (e.g., Harry Potter, Elsa, Captain America) on separate slips of paper.
- Place the slips in a hat or container.
- Each player takes turns drawing a slip and, without showing it to others, becomes that character for a short period (e.g., 1-2 minutes).
- While in character, they interact with others, giving hints about their identity through famous quotes or actions.
- The other players must guess who the character is within the time limit.
#6. Halloween trivia
This is a great game that tests your guests’ knowledge about Halloween history, movies, and folklore.
Materials needed:
- A list of Halloween-themed trivia questions
- Paper and pens for participants to write down their answers
- A buzzer or bell (optional) for added excitement
How to Play:
- Create a list of Halloween trivia questions.
- Gather your players and explain the rules of the game.
- Read out the trivia questions one by one. Players or teams have a set amount of time (e.g., 30 seconds) to write down their answers.
- After each question, reveal the correct answer and have players or teams score themselves. You can award points for each correct answer.
- If you have a buzzer or bell, you can use it to add a competitive element. The first player or team to buzz in and provide the correct answer gets extra points.
- Continue with a series of questions and tally up the scores at the end.
#7. Pin the spider on the web
This one is a delightful Halloween twist on the classic party game Pin the Tail on the Donkey.
Materials needed:
- Large poster board or paper
- Drawing or printout of a spider web without a spider
- Cut-out paper spiders (one for each participant)
- A blindfold
- Sticky putty or double-sided tape
- Markers or labels to write participants’ names on the spiders
How to set up:
- Draw or print a large spider web on the poster board or paper. Make sure it’s big enough to be challenging but not too difficult.
- Cut out paper spiders and attach a small piece of sticky putty or double-sided tape to the back of each spider.
How to Play:
- Hang the spider web poster on a wall at an appropriate height for your participants.
- Blindfold the first player, spin them around a few times to disorient them, and give them a paper spider.
- The blindfolded player must try to pin the spider onto the spiderweb while they can’t see.
- Once the player places the spider, remove their blindfold, and mark where the spider landed.
- Continue with the next player, and repeat the process. The player who puts the spider in the correct spot wins.
#8. Halloween dance-off
This game is a lively and entertaining activity that can get everyone on their feet and in a spooky spirit.
Materials needed:
- Halloween-themed music playlist
- A designated dance area
How to Play:
- Clear some space for dancing.
- Create a Halloween-themed music playlist with songs that have a spooky or festive vibe. Include classics like “Thriller” by Michael Jackson or “Monster Mash.”
- Encourage everyone to let loose, wear their Halloween costumes, and dance to the beat.
- You can have a dance-off in rounds or just let everyone dance freely. To weave in a competitive element, consider having judges or letting the audience vote for the best dancer or dance group.
- Award prizes for the best dancers or dance performances. Prizes can be Halloween-themed treats or small trophies.
#9. Monster Freeze dance
Monster Freeze Dance is a spooktacular variation of the classic freeze dance game, perfect for adding a Halloween twist to your party.
Materials needed:
- Halloween-themed music playlist with spooky tunes
- A designated dance area
- A music player or sound system
How to Play:
- Set up a designated dance area, ideally with some Halloween decorations to create a festive atmosphere.
- Create a Halloween-themed music playlist with songs that have a spooky or eerie vibe. Include classics like the “Ghostbusters” theme or any Halloween-inspired tracks.
- Invite the players to the dance floor and start the music. Encourage them to dance, showing off their best spooky moves.
- Occasionally stop the music at random intervals. When the music stops, the participants must “freeze” in their current dance pose, just like statues.
- A designated “Monster Master” or the host can decide who has the most creative or amusing freeze pose after each stop. The chosen monster wins that round.
- Continue the game by starting the music again, dancing, and stopping the music for more rounds. Keep track of the winners.
#10. Eyeball spoon race
The Eyeball Spoon Race is a Halloween-themed variation of the classic egg and spoon race, adding a spooky twist to your party. It’s a fun Halloween game suitable for everyone; not just the kids. Bring out the child in you with this carefree game.
Materials needed:
- Plastic eyeball decorations (plastic, not real ones. *winks*)
- Spoons (one for each participant or team)
- A designated race course (indoor or outdoor)
How to Play:
- Set up a clear race course where participants can safely walk or run without obstacles. You can mark the start and finish lines.
- Place the plastic eyeball decorations at the starting line. Each player or team gets an eyeball and a spoon.
- The objective is to carry the eyeball on the spoon from the starting line to the finish line without dropping it.
- Players line up at the starting line with their eyeballs perched on their spoons. On the signal, they start the race.
- Players must carefully balance the eyeball on the spoon as they move along the course. If they drop the eyeball, they must stop and pick it up before continuing.
- The first player or team to reach the finish line with the eyeball still on the spoon wins the race.
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