Fall isn’t just for pumpkin patches and flannel photoshoots. It’s also prime time for gathering your favorite grown-ups, pouring a cozy drink, and unleashing your competitive side—preferably while wearing fuzzy socks and yelling “you cheated!” across a candlelit living room.
Whether you’re planning a backyard bonfire, a cozy cabin weekend, or a Friendsgiving that absolutely calls for cider-fueled charades, these fall games for adults are here to make your get-togethers extra memorable (and maybe slightly chaotic—in the best way).
From outdoor relay races to low-key living room games, this list is packed with ideas that are festive, fun, and require little to no prep. Just add snacks, a few good friends, and maybe a prize that’s not just leftover Halloween candy.
Fall Outdoor Games for Adults
Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and maybe a little friendly competition? These outdoor fall games are low-effort, high-laugh, and just the right amount of ridiculous.
1. Pumpkin Bowling
Line up toilet paper rolls or plastic bottles as pins and use a small pumpkin as the ball. Pro tip: oddly shaped pumpkins make this way more fun.
2. Cider Relay Race
Set up a relay where players must balance a small cup of cider on a spoon, run to a checkpoint, and pass it off without spilling. Bonus points for wearing oven mitts.
3. Capture the Pumpkin
It’s like capture the flag—but with mini pumpkins. Split into teams, hide your “pumpkin,” and try to snatch the other team’s without getting tagged.
4. Cornhole (Fall Edition)
Classic bean bag toss, but make it autumn. Use mini pumpkins and decorate the boards with leaves or fall colors.
5. Apple Bobbing Relay
Turn the classic into a team race: players bob for an apple, then dash (still holding it in their teeth) to drop it in a basket before tagging the next teammate. Expect splashes, giggles, and zero dignity.
6. Glow-in-the-Dark Ring Toss
Perfect for early sunsets. Use glow sticks or LED rings and toss them onto bottles, broomsticks, or upside-down pumpkins.
7. Hay Bale Obstacle Course
If you’ve got space and access to hay bales or fall decor, turn your yard into a goofy adult obstacle course. Add wheelbarrows or scarecrow hats if you’re feeling wild.
Fall Indoor Party Games
Just because you’re indoors doesn’t mean the fun has to cool off. These games bring all the fall vibes without requiring parkas, boots, or a rake.
1. Fall-Themed Trivia
Test everyone’s autumn IQ with trivia questions about fall foods, movies, traditions, and random seasonal facts. Loser has to make the cider run.
2. Charades: Fall Edition
Act out classic fall activities, objects, or movie titles like “jumping in leaves,” “pumpkin spice latte,” or “getting lost in a corn maze.” Extra laughs guaranteed.
3. “Name That Spice” Taste Test
Blindfolded players try to identify fall spices (like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove, or even pumpkin pie spice). Bonus if you throw in something weird like cumin just to mess with them.
4. Would You Rather: Fall Edition
Would you rather eat only candy corn for a week or rake every lawn in the neighborhood? Keep it festive and a little unhinged.
5. DIY Murder Mystery
Assign roles, set the scene (a haunted hayride, a harvest dinner gone wrong), and let the drama unfold. Great for smaller groups with a flair for the dramatic.
6. Sip & Sketch
Everyone gets a drink and a notepad, then you shout out fall-themed things to draw—like a turkey in sunglasses or a pumpkin pie gone rogue. It’s Pictionary meets wine night.
7. Candy Corn Stack
Players race to stack as many candy corns as they can in 60 seconds using only one hand. Surprisingly hard. Weirdly intense.
Drinking Games for Fall Parties
Pumpkin beer? Check. Spiked cider? Obviously. These games are perfect for 21+ guests who want to sip, laugh, and maybe get just a little competitive while doing it.
1. Cider Pong
Just like beer pong, but make it fall. Use apple cider (hard or regular), and swap out red solo cups for mason jars if you’re feeling Pinteresty.
2. Fall “Never Have I Ever”
Add a seasonal twist with prompts like “Never have I ever jumped in a pile of leaves,” “…dressed up as a pumpkin,” or “…burned a fall candle in August.”
3. Pumpkin Trivia—Drink If You’re Wrong
Play fall-themed trivia, but every wrong answer earns a sip. Loser has to wear a ridiculous fall accessory, like a scarecrow hat or leaf boa.
4. Spiked Apple Bobbing
Add a twist by filling your bobbing tub with floating mini bottles of booze. Players try to grab one without using their hands. Bonus: no one actually wants to get their face wet, which makes it hilarious to watch.
5. Autumn Sip Roulette
Set out mystery cups filled with fall drinks—some delicious (hot cider, pumpkin punch), some awful (pickle juice, cold coffee). Spin, sip, and hope for the best.
6. “Drink If…” Fall Edition
Go around in a circle saying “Drink if…” prompts like:
- “Drink if you’ve already bought a fall candle this year”
- “Drink if you hate pumpkin spice”
- “Drink if you came here just for the snacks”
Low-pressure, very revealing.
Low-Key Group Games
Not every fall hangout needs to involve running, bobbing, or remembering trivia under pressure. These cozy games are ideal for introverts, post-dinner vibes, or the moment the couch becomes the party zone.
1. Fall Bingo
Create bingo cards with fall-themed items or actions (someone spills cider, candle burns out, someone says “cozy”). Winner gets a mini prize—think caramel apple or fuzzy socks.
2. Gratitude Game
Each person draws a prompt from a jar like “What made you laugh this week?” or “Name something small you’re thankful for.” Sweet, simple, and a sneaky way to add depth to the fun.
3. Cozy Card Games
Play party favorites like Spicy Uno (the fast-paced, rule-breaking version of Uno), Go Fish (easy and nostalgic), or Spoons (guaranteed chaos). Simple, low-effort, and great for winding down after outdoor activities.
4. “Who’s Most Likely To…” Fall Edition
Hilarious and very revealing. Sample prompts:
- “Most likely to get way too into Halloween”
- “Most likely to hoard fall candles”
- “Most likely to rake leaves just for Instagram”
5. Story Roundtable
Start a group story with a fall theme (“Once upon a cider-fueled night…”), and have each person add a sentence. You’ll be surprised how fast things go off the rails.
Whether you’re sipping cider by a fire pit or crammed into a living room with too many throw blankets and not enough chairs, a good fall game turns any adult hangout into a memorable one.
From rowdy outdoor challenges to low-key laughs by candlelight, there’s something on this list for every kind of fall gathering. So pick your vibe, gather your people, and get ready to play—bonus points if someone shows up in flannel.
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