No Halloween party is complete without a little friendly competition—and maybe a few jump scares. Whether you’re hosting a classroom bash, a backyard get-together, or a full-blown haunted house party, the right games keep things fun, festive, and just the right amount of chaotic.
This isn’t your average “guess how many candy corns are in the jar” situation (although we included that too—classic). From silly games for little ghouls to spookier options for grown-up guests, we’ve rounded up Halloween party games for every age, vibe, and scare level.
No complicated setups, no boring rules—just easy, crowd-pleasing fun that turns any Halloween hangout into a night to remember.
Ready to get your game on? Let’s dive in.
Halloween Party Games for Kids
Keep the little monsters entertained with games that are silly, simple, and totally kid-approved. These ideas work well at school parties, neighborhood gatherings, or spooky sleepovers—and they don’t require anything fancy to pull off.
Pin the Hat on the Witch
A Halloween twist on a party classic. Print or draw a witch on a poster, blindfold each player, spin them around, and let the chaos begin. Bonus points for glittery hats.
Monster Freeze Dance
Play a Halloween playlist and have kids dance like zombies, ghosts, or monsters. When the music stops, everyone freezes! Last one moving is out—or just keep playing for fun.
Mummy Wrap Relay
Break into teams and hand out rolls of toilet paper. One person becomes the mummy, and the others race to wrap them up. Fastest (or best-wrapped) mummy wins!
Candy Corn Spoon Race
Kids balance a candy corn (or a few!) on a spoon and race to the finish line. Make it extra fun with Halloween-themed spoons or orange cones as obstacles.
Monster Ring Toss
Use witch hats, mini pumpkins, or painted soda bottles as targets and have kids toss rings onto them. You can even make glow-in-the-dark versions with bracelets for evening events.
Pumpkin Bowling
Set up ghost or monster pins (white cups with faces work great!) and let kids bowl using a mini pumpkin. Expect giggles when the pumpkin veers off course.
Halloween Games for Teens & Tweens
Too cool for kiddie games but still down for some Halloween fun? These party games are perfect for that tricky in-between crowd. They’re fun, slightly spooky, and great for groups—whether you’re hosting a school event, a backyard hangout, or a Halloween sleepover.
Flashlight Scavenger Hunt
Hide spooky items (like plastic spiders, mini pumpkins, or glow sticks) around your yard or house. Hand out flashlights and let them hunt in the dark for prizes. Add a timer to up the pressure.
Haunted Charades
Regular charades, but with a spooky twist. Use prompts like “werewolf howling at the moon” or “witch riding a broom in a windstorm.” Bonus: dim the lights and act it out by candlelight for extra ambiance.
Name That Spooky Tune
Play a few seconds of Halloween-themed songs (like “Thriller,” “Ghostbusters,” or the Stranger Things theme) and see who can guess the title first. You can even include creepy sound effects!
Truth or Scare
Create a bowl of questions and dares—half “truth,” half “scare.” Scare examples: “Eat a mystery snack,” “Tell a spooky story in the dark,” or “Wear a toilet paper mummy outfit for 5 minutes.”
Werewolf/Mafia
This social deduction game is perfect for slightly older kids. One “werewolf” hides among the villagers, and each round someone is eliminated. The group must figure out who the werewolf is before it’s too late. It’s dramatic, mysterious, and always hilarious.
Halloween Games for Adults
Once the kids are off to bed (or not invited in the first place), it’s time to turn up the volume and lean into the Halloween chaos. These adult-friendly games are perfect for dinner parties, costume contests, or spooky cocktail nights. A little irreverent, a little eerie, and way more fun than bobbing for apples.
Murder Mystery Party
You can DIY this or grab a pre-made kit online. Each guest gets a character and backstory, and together you work through clues to solve a murder that happened during the party. Bonus points for dressing in character.
Halloween Pictionary (With a Twist)
Break out the whiteboard and draw prompts like “Frankenstein on a rollercoaster” or “Zombie yoga.” You can even add a timed challenge or blindfolded round to make it more chaotic.
Boozy Bingo
Create a Halloween-themed bingo card filled with party moments like “someone spills a drink,” “vampire pun,” or “someone quotes Hocus Pocus.” Winners get Halloween cocktails or small prizes.
Fear Factor: Halloween Edition
Serve up mystery “gross-out” foods (peeled grapes as eyeballs, spaghetti as brains, etc.), and dare guests to eat or touch them blindfolded. It’s weird, it’s funny, and people surprisingly get very into it.
Group Games for All Ages
Some games are just universal—simple to set up, easy to join, and guaranteed to get everyone laughing (or screaming, in a good way). Whether you’re hosting a multigenerational bash or just want a few go-to crowd-pleasers, these games work for all ages and energy levels.
Costume Contest with Categories
Instead of one winner, create fun categories like “Most Creative,” “Best Homemade,” “Funniest,” or “Scariest.” Have guests vote or appoint a panel of “celebrity” judges. Small prizes or bragging rights make it competitive in the best way.
Guess What’s in the Box
Fill boxes with mystery “gross” items like fake hairy spiders, peeled grapes, or slime, and have guests reach in blindfolded to guess what it is. It’s delightfully creepy—and surprisingly hilarious for every age group.
Halloween Trivia
Create a list of questions about Halloween history, movies, songs, and spooky folklore. Keep it light and playful or go full horror-nerd depending on your crowd. Make teams to keep the game moving fast and fun.
Candy Corn Guessing Jar
Fill a jar with candy corn or Halloween candy and have guests guess how many pieces are inside. It’s quick, requires no setup, and gives someone an instant sugar rush as a prize.
DIY Carnival-Style Halloween Games
Planning a Halloween bash with a backyard or gym space? Set up a few DIY carnival-style stations that bring the fun of a fall fair right to your party. These games are easy to make, budget-friendly, and fun for all ages.
Witch Hat Ring Toss
Use cone-shaped witch hats as your targets and toss glow stick rings or embroidery hoops. You can hot glue the hats to cardboard bases so they stay upright. For an extra challenge, place the hats at varying distances.
Ghost Knockdown
Stack white-painted cans with ghost faces and have guests knock them down with a beanbag or small ball. You can even turn it into a points game by labeling the cans with different values.
Feed the Monster
Cut a big mouth out of a cardboard box and decorate it to look like a silly (or spooky) monster. Toss beanbags, plastic eyeballs, or rolled-up socks into the mouth. Make multiple monsters with different difficulty levels if you’re feeling ambitious.
Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe
Use a large wooden board or poster for the grid and mini pumpkins painted in two colors as the X’s and O’s. Great for younger kids or anyone who wants to play while snacking.
Spider Web Hoop Toss
Wrap string in a crisscross pattern across a hula hoop to mimic a spiderweb. Hang it from a tree or doorway and toss fake spiders or plastic rings through the holes.
Whether you’re wrangling a classroom full of sugar-hyped kids, hosting an adults-only costume bash, or throwing a neighborhood blowout, the right Halloween games turn a party into a memory.
From quick DIY setups to full-blown competitions, these ideas bring the laughs, keep the energy up, and guarantee your party won’t just be about the snacks. Pick a few favorites, set the mood, and let the games begin—no potion required.
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