Party Game Ideas for Halloween: Fun for All

Party Game Ideas for Halloween – Halloween is the perfect time to gather friends and family for a night of spooky fun, and having the right party games can turn a simple gathering into an unforgettable event. Classic Halloween games like “Bobbing for Apples” bring a nostalgic and festive atmosphere, while more modern twists like “Murder Mystery Dinners” allow guests to step into character and solve a thrilling whodunit.

Another popular choice is a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt, where participants search for creepy items or solve spooky riddles hidden around the house or yard. “Wrap the Mummy,” where teams race to wrap one another in toilet paper, is perfect for laughs and lively competition. For a more interactive experience, trivia games featuring horror movies, supernatural legends, or Halloween history challenge guests’ knowledge and spark conversation. Whether you’re entertaining kids or adults, tailoring the games to the age group and theme of your party ensures everyone stays engaged and entertained.

Party Game Ideas for Halloween

🎃 Mummy Wrap Race

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Description: Teams race to wrap one person as a mummy using toilet paper.

How to Play:

• Split players into teams of 2-4.

• One team member is the “mummy.”

• Using toilet paper, the others wrap the mummy from head to toe.

• Set a timer (e.g., 2 minutes).

• When time is up, judge the best-wrapped mummy.

• Optionally, do a mummy “catwalk” for fun!

• Fastest and best-looking mummy wins.

🧟 Zombie Tag

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Description: A spooky variation of tag where zombies chase humans.

How to Play:

• Choose one player to be the “zombie.”

• All others are “humans” and scatter.

• When the zombie tags a human, that person becomes a zombie too.

• The game continues until all players are zombies.

• Last human standing wins.

• You can use face paint or stickers to mark zombies.

🧙 Witch Hat Ring Toss

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Description: Toss rings onto cone-shaped witch hats.

How to Play:

• Set up 2-3 witch hats on the floor or table.

• Use glow-in-the-dark rings or homemade ones.

• Mark a throwing line at least 5 feet away.

• Each player gets 3-5 ring tosses per turn.

• Score points for each ring that lands on a hat.

• Highest score after all turns wins.

🧟‍♂️ Monster Freeze Dance

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Description: Dance to Halloween music—freeze when the music stops!

How to Play:

• Play Halloween songs like “Monster Mash.”

• Players dance wildly while the music plays.

• When the music stops, everyone must freeze.

• Anyone who moves is out.

• Keep going until one monster remains.

• Add themed dance moves for extra fun.

🍎 Bobbing for Apples

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Description: Classic game of trying to grab apples with your mouth.

How to Play:

• Fill a large bucket or tub with water.

• Float apples in the water.

• One player at a time kneels and tries to grab an apple using only their mouth—no hands!

• Set a timer for 30–60 seconds.

• Fastest time or most apples caught wins.

• Keep towels handy for cleanup!

👻 Ghost Bowling

Credit @The Junior Age

Description: Knock over ghost-shaped bowling pins.

How to Play:

• Decorate white plastic cups or bottles with ghost faces.

• Stack or line them up like bowling pins.

• Use a small ball (pumpkin-sized if possible).

• Players roll the ball to knock over ghosts.

• Each player gets 2 turns per frame.

• Count how many ghosts are knocked down.

• Highest score wins.

🧛 Pumpkin Hunt

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Description: Like an Easter egg hunt, but with mini pumpkins or treats.

How to Play:

• Hide mini pumpkins or wrapped candies around the party space.

• Some can contain messages like “Trick” or “Treat.”

• Set a timer for 5–10 minutes.

• Players search and collect as many as possible.

• Tally scores or reward based on special pumpkins found.

🎭 Costume Catwalk Contest

Credit @The Pitch

Description: Show off your Halloween costume with flair.

How to Play:

• Create a “runway” area using tape or fabric.

• Have each guest strut their costume in style.

• Let judges or guests vote on categories: Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative, etc.

• Give out small prizes for each category.

• Great way to showcase creativity and get photos.

🕸️ Spider Web Obstacle Course

Credit @Mama Smiles

Description: Navigate a string web without touching the “web.”

How to Play:

• Use yarn or string to create a “web” across a hallway or doorway.

• Tape it at different angles to form an obstacle course.

• Players must pass through without touching the string.

• Time each attempt.

• Fastest player without touching wins.