Ready to scare up some serious fun?
These hilarious Halloween games will have your crew howling with laughter! Whether you’re hosting a spooky party or planning a frightfully fun family night, these silly challenges and creepy contests are guaranteed to bring ghoulish giggles and unforgettable memories.
Let the monstrous mayhem begin!
30 Wildly Entertaining Halloween Games to Play
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1. Spooktacular Minute to Win It
Players compete in a series of 60-second Halloween challenges using simple items. The tasks are simple but require speed, precision, and creativity.
Eyeball Spoon Race Example: Use small, round objects painted like eyeballs (ping pong balls work well) and have players race to the finish line while balancing the “eyeball” on a spoon. The first to cross the line without dropping their eyeball wins!
2. Gross Mystery Guessing Game
Place various “creepy” items like stuffed olives (mummy eyeballs), small pickles (zombie fingers), and cotton balls (ghost poop) in bowls. Place your items in mystery bags. Then, players have to guess what each item is by touching it.
Their reactions are priceless! Grab the free printable Halloween Touch and Feel Game >>
3. Funny Haunted Mad Libs
In this hilarious game, players fill in the blanks with random words to create a funny, spooky story. The randomness of the words chosen leads to silly and often nonsensical Halloween tales that make everyone laugh.
4. Trick-or-Treat Dice Delight
Ready to sweeten up your Halloween party with a simple game full of surprises?
This Halloween Candy Dice Game is spooky fun for kids of all ages. All you need is a bowl of candy, a die, and our free printable!
5. The Great Halloween Hunt
Get ready for a spooky Halloween adventure!
This exciting treasure hunt for Halloween will take kids on a playful journey through the house, following clever riddles that lead to hidden treats and fun surprises.
6. This or That: Haunted Edition
Players are given two Halloween-themed options and must choose which one they prefer. It’s a simple, quick game that reveals personal preferences and can lead to fun debates. It’s ideal for adding light-hearted fun to any Halloween gathering.
7. 5 Seconds of Fright Game
Finally, turn the traditional 5 Second Game into a Halloween variation.
Categories you could use for the game:
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- Types of spiders
- Horror movies
- Chocolate candies
- Superhero costumes
- Types of monsters
- Foods made with pumpkin
- Words that rhyme with candy
- Colors on a candy corn
- Things to say when you trick or treat
8. Never Have I Ever… Boo!
Halloween never have I ever questions will uncover everyone’s silly and spooky secrets! This Halloween, skip the small talk and dive into the thrills. These questions are perfect for parties, family fun, or a ghoulish game night.
9. Monster Memory Match-Up
This Halloween Memory Game is packed with spooky surprises and boo-tiful illustrations that test your memory and bring big laughs to kids (and grown-ups!) of all ages.
10. The Haunted Left-Right Story Game
Grab this free printable Halloween Left-Right story game for a fun and spooky holiday twist!
This interactive game is designed so that every time the word “left” or “right” is heard, players pass a pumpkin, prize or treat in that direction. It’s full of Halloween fun, light spooks, and lots of giggles.
11. Who Is Most Likely To (Howl With Laughter)
In this fun and revealing most likely game, players take turns reading out prompts like “Who is most likely to…” followed by a scenario. The group then votes on who they think is most likely to fit the description.
It’s a great way to spark conversations and laughter!
12. Halloween JeoparBOO!
This Free Halloween Jeopardy Game is the ultimate way to add thrills, chills, and a whole lot of laughs to your Halloween party or classroom fun. From creepy creatures to candy trivia, it’s time to see who really knows their Halloween stuff!
13. Halloween Bingo Madness
This free Halloween Bingo game is the perfect mix of easy, exciting, and delightfully creepy.
Whether you’re hosting a classroom party, family game night, or just need a spooky activity to keep the kids entertained, this free Halloween Bingo game is packed with spooky charm and just the right amount of festive fun.
14. Family Feud: Fright Night Edition
Halloween family feud is a fun teamwork game that brings you together for a howling good time. Everyone will love this clean family edition that’s both hilarious and a little spooky!
15. Monster Freeze Dance
Play spooky music and have everyone dance like monsters. When the music stops, everyone must freeze in place. Anyone who moves is out until only one monster remains!
You can also turn this into Halloween Limbo! Use a broomstick or a pool noodle as the limbo bar, and everyone has to do their best monster walk, crawl, or slither to get under it. Lower the bar after each round until only one monster remains!
16. Say Boo Without Saying It
Can you describe “pumpkin” without saying “orange” or “carve”?
How about “ghost” without saying “boo” or “haunt”?
This family-friendly Halloween Taboo game promises to bring a frightfully fun time to everyone!
17. Hilarious Creep It Up Charades
Players act out words or phrases without speaking, while their team tries to guess what they’re portraying. It’s a Halloween charades game that tests imagination and non-verbal communication skills. And it leads to lots of laughs and creative interpretations!
18. The Zombie Shuffle Showdown
In this relay race, participants must walk like zombies from one point to another. Whether they’re dragging a leg, lurching forward, or groaning, the exaggerated zombie movements make for a lot of laughs.
19. The Ultimate Trick-or-Treat Trivia
This game tests players’ knowledge of all things Halloween, from movie facts to spooky traditions. Questions can range from easy to challenging, making it a fun way to compete and learn new facts.
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20. Spooky Obstacle Course Extravaganza
Throw anything out into the yard you can think of: cobwebs, pumpkins, and durable decorations work well. Then, add to the obstacle course using sidewalk chalk.
Witches’ Broomstick Race Variation: Have participants straddle a broomstick and race to the finish line running through the course. You can even add verbal obstacles, like making them cackle to amp up the silliness factor.
21. This or That: Wizarding World Edition
Fans of the wizarding world choose between two Harry Potter-themed options. It’s a fun way for Potterheads to share their preferences and spark discussions about their favorite aspects of the series.
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22. The Great Spook Hunt
*Versions for kids and teens!
Participants search for Halloween-themed items. The goal is to find as many items on the list as possible within a set time limit. It’s a spooky twist on the traditional hunt, perfect for getting everyone in the Halloween spirit.
23. Toss a Ring on That Thing!
Make or buy a witch’s hat and set it on the ground. Players take turns tossing rings (or glow sticks) to try and land them on the point of the hat.
24. What’s Your Witch/Wizard Name?
Alakazam Flibberfrog
Sparkletoes Pufflenose
What’s your witch or wizard name? Find out with this fun and FREE printable witch name generator! It’s perfect for casting extra magic on your Halloween celebration!
25. Pumpkin Strike
Set up a “bowling alley” with empty cans or bottles painted like ghosts or monsters. Use a small pumpkin as the bowling ball and see who can knock down the most “pins.”
26. I Put a Trivia On You
Are you a fan of the Sanderson sisters? Test your witch savviness and have the ultimate trivia night from the Hocus Pocus movies.
27. Wrap the Mummy
*Perfect for toddlers and young kids!
Wrap the mummy is easy, and a great game for a Halloween party. Put the kids in small groups, and see which group is the first to wrap one team member in toilet paper (to look like a mummy). You could also use white streamers and set a timer to do it in a set time frame.
Wrap your own food mummies too! Use these great Halloween recipes kids can help make!
28. I Spy With My Little Eye… Something Spooky!
Walk around your neighborhood and only use Halloween-related items in your game. Or print this free printable and do an I spy game on paper.
29. Jokes & Riddles That’ll Raise the Dead (From Laughter)
Warning: These Halloween Jokes & Riddles might cause cackling! Whether you’re hosting a party or just trying to make your kids giggle, these spooky (and silly) one-liners are the perfect treat.
From groan-worthy puns to clever riddles, they’re just scary funny.
30. Fear Factor: Halloween Food Showdown
Go with the classic bobbing for apples. Fill a large tub with water and float apples on top. Players must use their mouths (no hands allowed!) to catch an apple.
Or add in a twist:
- Players do a pie-eating contest where they eat mini pies without using their hands. Watching everyone dive face-first into their pies is hilarious!
- Players eat strange foods without looking at them first (fear factor)
Discover more ultimate Halloween party ideas for kids & adults!
What’s Next?
Done with the games? Next, pull up the Halloween icebreaker questions to get the conversation rolling.
Then, don’t miss the free Newsletter packed with helpful family connection and routine resources!
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