Games to Play at Your Halloween Party
Looking to add a dash of terror to your Halloween party? Look no further. I’ve curated a list of spine-chilling games that will keep your guests on the edge of their seats.
This slideshow contains game ideas that offer a perfect blend of thrills and chills. Whether you’re looking for classic Halloween games with a twist or brand-new ideas, you’ll find something to keep your guests entertained and terrified but in a fun way.
From ghostly guessing games to terrifying treasure hunts, these activities are guaranteed to make your Halloween party one to remember. Get ready to be spooked.
Haunted House Scavenger Hunt
First on the list is the Scavenger hunt game with a touch of spookiness, for those who like some challenge and fun together.
Hide some Halloween-themed objects and ask your guest to find them. Each item can hold a clue to the next, and the final destination could lead them to a chilling reward.
To make it extra fun add challenges along the way. For instance, eerie sounds or creepy characters jump out at unexpected moments during the game to double the fun.
Mystery Murder Dinner
Next is a mystery murder dinner game, perfect for a group of friends. Plan a classic murder mystery game where each friend plays a character and must solve the crime before the party ends.
Explain to each member about their character or role’s backstory, alibis, and motives, then let them unravel the eerie tale. Keep the lighting dim to enhance the creepy atmosphere.
Divide your guests into two teams. The first team to crack the case gets to enjoy dinner first, while the second team must wait for their turn. It’s a fun, competitive twist to the game.
Witch Hat Ring Toss
Take the classic ring toss game and give it a Halloween twist. Instead of rings use witches’ hats as the targets and glowing rings as the tossing objects. Guest can take turns tossing rings towards the hat. When the ring lands on the hat the player will score a point.
You can set up different point systems depending on the difficulty of the toss, and watch as your guests have fun while trying to master the toss under a “spell.”
Zombie Tag
If your party theme is zombie apocalypse, then zombie tag can be the perfect game for your guests.
Choose an open space for this game such as a backyard and turn it into a survival zone. One guest starts as a zombie, and every time they tag someone, the infected player becomes a zombie too.
The game continues until there’s only one human left standing. Believe me, this high-energy game will keep everyone on their toes.
Fear Factor Challenges
Let’s find out who is the bravest in the party. Create a spooky version of “Fear Factor” where guests have to face their fears by completing gross or scary challenges.
For instance, blindfold your guests and have them reach into bowls of creepy “food” like peeled grapes (eyeballs) or spaghetti (worms). The guests have to guess what they’ve touched without looking.
For an extra thrill, including surprise challenges that make them scream.
Pumpkin Bowling
Have some extra pumpkin left from the decor? Use them to play fun and challenging pumpkin bowling games. Create a DIY bowling lane using small pumpkins as bowling balls and empty tin cans or ghost-shaped pins as the targets.
Let your guests test their aim and see who can knock down the most “ghouls”. This game definitely adds a fun, competitive twist to your Halloween festivities.
Mummy Wrap Race
Add an extra dose of fun that leaves your guests laughing at their own playful antics.
Divide your guests into teams and give each team a toilet paper roll. The goal is to wrap one team member from head to toe like a mummy in the shortest amount of time possible.
The first team to completely wrap their mummy wins. It’s a hilarious game that always gets people laughing. The winning team gets to eat all mummy-wrapped hotdogs as a reward.
Bobbing for Apples
Put a spooky spin on the classic apple-bobbing game by adding eerie props like floating plastic spiders or fake eyeballs. Blindfold the players and have them enter the water without knowing what they’ll touch next.
Motivate the guests to participate by adding a prize for the person who grabs the most apples (or objects) in the shortest time.
Ghost Stories with a Twist
Want to entertain kids without involving them in terrifying games? Tell them little ghost stories but with a twist.
Make it a challenge, where each kid adds one sentence at a time to create a spooky story. See the kids get creative with their imagination as they come up with lines to complete the story.
Try to make it more creative and eerie with dim lighting and sound. You can even have a vote for the scariest story at the end.
Pin the Spider on the Web
Another fun classic game enjoyed by children is “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,”. For your party give it a Halloween twist.
In the Halloween version, blindfolded kids will try to pin a fake spider on a giant web drawn on the wall. Add in spooky music and fog for an extra creepy atmosphere.
The person who gets closest to the center of the web wins. Arrange some special gifts to motivate kids to participate.
Monster Freeze Dance
Want a simple game that doesn’t need any props or items? How about the monster freeze dance? It’s a fun game that will get the party guests moving and laughing.
Play some Halloween-themed music, and when the music stops, everyone must freeze in their best monster pose. Whoever moves after the music stops is out. Keep playing until only one monster remains.
Spooky Piñata
Fill a Halloween-themed pinata (think pumpkins, ghosts, or skulls) with candy, fake spiders, and small creepy trinkets. Let the guests take turns trying to break it open.
The surprise inside will thrill everyone and keep the party vibe festive and fun. For an extra challenge, hang the pinata from a high point, making it more difficult to reach and break open.
Halloween Charades
Bring classic charades to life with a spooky twist for your spooky party. Write down Halloween-themed characters, creatures, or phrases on cards, such as witches, zombies, vampires, or famous horror movie villains.
Players will take turns drawing a card and acting out what’s written, using only their body language., no words allowed. The more over-the-top and dramatic the acting, the more fun it becomes.
Escape the Haunted Room
Set up a mini escape room in one of your party spaces. Decorate the room and add challenging puzzles and riddles for your guests to solve, like unlocking cryptic clues or discovering hidden keys. Make teams that must work together to “escape” before time runs out.
For an unforgettable finale, create a haunted room backdrop where teams can capture spooky moments to share on Instagram.
Want to make the perfect backdrop for photos of your party? Check out Create Halloween Movie Backdrop for Photos to add that extra flair.
Monster Mash Musical Chairs
Give the classic game of musical chairs a Halloween twist. Play creepy music like “Monster Mash” or other spooky tunes, and have guests walk around chairs decorated with Halloween themes (like skeletons or pumpkins).
When the music stops, players scramble to sit, with one chair being removed each round. The last person seated wins a Halloween-themed prize
Ready to throw the ultimate Halloween bash? Don’t miss out on this guide: How to Plan the Perfect Halloween Party.