The perfect Halloween party is planned. Ghostly treats are made, the Halloween song playlist is set, and everyone is coming in their best costumes, ready to party.
Now that the mood is set – What should the guests do?
Halloween isn't just about spooky costumes and trick-or-treating; it's also a fantastic opportunity to bring the family together for some fun and games!
In this blog post, we'll list a collection of family-friendly games that are perfect for adding a dash of excitement to your Halloween celebrations. Let's explore!
12 Top Family-Friendly Halloween Game Ideas
This list of games is tailored for mixed-age groups, making them ideal for family gatherings.
1. Spider Cornhole
Spider Cornhole is a Halloween-themed twist to the traditional cornhole game. Instead of regular bean bags, you use spider-themed bags decorated with eyes, legs, and webs. Set up a spooky cornhole board with Halloween colors or a spiderweb design for added fun. You can also use glow-in-the-dark bags and board to play in the dark. The easy-to-set-up game is perfect for players of all ages and brings fun and holiday spirit.
How to Play?
- Place the cornhole at an appropriate distance
- Players take turns tossing the bean bags into the hole on the board.
- Points are awarded based on difficulty, and the player with the most goals wins.
2. Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe
It gives a Halloween makeover to the classic game. You can use mini pumpkins as the X’s and O’s. It is a creative and fun game that allows you to involve young children in the festivities while keeping the game exciting for adults. It is a quick and easy game that is perfect for Halloween parties. Tic-Tac-Toe keeps everyone engaged without being too complex.
How to Play?
- Use chalk, tape, or spray paint to create a Tic-Tac-Toe grid on the lawn.
- Use two different colored pumpkins or label them as X and O.
- Players take turns placing their pumpkins in the grid, trying to get in a row, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
- The first to achieve it wins.
3. Eyeball Spoon Relay Race
The spooky version of the classic egg and spoon race brings both kids and adults to the race field. Instead of eggs, use plastic eyeballs to give the game a Halloween twist. The game is a perfect mix of balance, speed, and fun. It brings lots of laughter and excitement, making it one of our favorite Halloween party games for families.
How to Play?
- Each player gets a spoon and an eyeball.
- Players must hold the spoon in their mouth while keeping the eyeball and race from one point to another without dropping it.
- If the eyeball falls, the player has to start again.
- The first to successfully finish the course with an eyeball in the spoon wins.
4. Wrap the Mummy
Wrap the Mummy is a fun, fast-paced game that involves wrapping someone up in toilet paper to look like a mummy. It’s easy to set up, requires minimal supplies, and guarantees plenty of laughs. It brings together kids and adults, making it an excellent family game for Halloween.
How to Play?
- Divide the participants into pairs or small teams.
- One person in each team stands still while others use rolls of tissues to wrap them up from head to toe.
- The first team to wrap the mummy wins.
- You can also judge the performance for the best-looking and most creative Mummy.
5. Apple Bobbing
Apple bobbing is a classic Halloween game where everyone races to pick as many apples as possible from a bowl of water before the time runs out. It’s messy, fun, and perfect for a Halloween party. All you need is a couple of large buckets or bowls, water, and apples to excite the Halloween celebrations.
How to Play?
- Fill two large buckets or tubs with water and put several apples in them.
- If you have two bowls, then players can compete to pick as many apples as they can in a specific time. In the case of a single bucket, players will take turns while a judge will count the time.
- The person who brings the most apples in a specific time wins.
6. Pumpkin Carving Contest
Pumpkin carving is a great family game for Halloween. It is a must-do activity and a great way to let everyone’s creativity shine while crafting spooky and fun pumpkin designs. The activity is a holiday tradition that brings family together for craft fun.
How to Play?
- Pair an adult and a kid and provide each pair with pumpkin and carving tools.
- Set a time limit for carving and encourage participants to develop creative designs.
- After carving, either ask a judge’s committee or let everyone vote for the best Halloween pumpkin.
- Award the Halloween-themed prizes to the winner.
7. Donut on Strings
Donut on Strings is a hilarious and tasty game that challenges participants to eat a donut hanging from a string without using their hands. The sugary and messy game is perfect for kids and adults and brings loads of fun. You can use decorated and cream-filled donuts to make the game messier, funnier, and tastier.
How to Play?
- Tie donuts on a string and hang them on a tree branch, pole, or ceiling at about mouth height.
- Players must keep their hands behind them and try eating the hanging donut as quickly as possible.
- The first person to finish the donut wins.
8. Pumpkin Mini Golf
Pumpkin Mini Golf adds a Halloween twist. You can use pumpkins as obstacles, themed décor, and holes in the course. Players will have a fun and spooky golf experience. The game is perfect for outdoor Halloween parties and keeps the whole family engaged.
How to Play?
- Set up a mini-golf course using pumpkins, hay bales, and other themed decorations as obstacles.
- Use small golf clubs and balls.
- Players take turns navigating the course, trying to get the ball through the pumpkin maze and into the hole.
- The player with the lowest number of strokes wins.
9. Halloween Potato Sack Race
The potato sack race is an active and competitive garden sport, and Halloween makes it even more fun. You can add the spooky spin with painted sacks and a Halloween-themed decorated race course. The energetic game is perfect for kids who need to burn off some candy energy.
How to Play?
- Provide each player with a Halloween-themed potato sack.
- Set up a start and finish line.
- Players must jump in the sacks from start to finish, racing against each other.
- The first player to cross the line wins.
10. Halloween Lawn Twister
The festive take on the classic Twister game makes it a fun session for the whole family. Kids and adults equally enjoy it and adds a physical challenge for the participants. You can give a Halloween twist with orange, black, and purple dots.
How to Play?
- Use spray paint or chalk to create a large twister board on the lawn.
- Assign each circle a traditional twister move name.
- Players take turns spinning the spinner and placing their hands and feet on the corresponding circle.
- The last player standing without falling wins the game.
11. Frightening Freeze Dance
This is a unique take on the dance game that gets everyone moving to Halloween-themed music. It’s exciting for kids and adults alike, offering a fun way to burn off some energy while staying in the Halloween spirit. The game is easy to set up, simple to play, and guarantees lots of laughs for everyone at the Halloween party.
How to Play?
- Play Halloween-themed songs like Monster Mash and Thriller.
- When the music is playing, everyone dances their moves.
- As soon as the music stops, all players must freeze in place.
- Anyone caught moving when the music stops are out of the game.
12. Halloween Heads Up
Heads Up is a hilarious guessing game where players try to guess the Halloween-themed word displayed on a card or phone based on clues given by others. It is a fast game full of laughter and quick thinking, perfect for bringing everyone together for some Halloween fun.
How to Play?
- Write Halloween words or characters on cards or use a Heads-up app with a Halloween category.
- One player holds the card or phone on their forehead without looking at the work.
- The others will give clues or act out the word without saying it directly.
- Player has to guess the words before the times run out.
- The person with the most correct guesses at the end of the game wins.
FAQs
What age group are these games suitable for?
Most of the games are suitable for all ages. Younger children may need supervision for games like Pumpkin carving, while older kids and adults can enjoy more physically challenging games like Halloween Lawn Twister and Eyeball Spoon Race.
Do I need a lot of supplies for these games?
Games like Tic-Tac-Toe and Lawn Twister only need some tape, chalk, and small pumpkins. But you will need supplies for games like spider cornhole and pumpkin carving.
Can these games be played indoors or outdoors?
Almost all the games can be adapted for indoor and outdoor environments. However, games like spider cornhole, pumpkin mini golf, and lawn twister are better outside. While wrap the Mummy and frightening freeze dance are more suitable indoors.
Conclusion
The 12 best family games for Halloween are perfect for bringing everyone together and adding fun to your spooky festivities. Whether you are looking for something simple like Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe or want to get creative with Pumpkin carving content, these activities are sure to create lasting memories and keep everyone entertained. Bring your Halloween party to life and make it extra special by incorporating a mix of these family-friendly games.
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