Last Halloween, my living room turned into a swirl of laughter, flying bean bags, and toilet paper mummies. I had set up a few simple party games, thinking they’d be a cute extra but they stole the spotlight.
Kids were shrieking with excitement, parents joined in unexpectedly, and no one wanted the games to end. That night taught me something: the right games can make your Halloween gathering unforgettable.
So, if you’re planning a party this year and want it to feel alive , I’ve rounded up 23 hilariously fun Halloween party games that are easy to set up and guaranteed to keep everyone smiling, playing, and maybe even howling.
Big, bold, and bursting with surprises, this punch board game is a Halloween hit! Designed to look like a giant jack-o’-lantern, each tissue-covered circle hides a mystery inside.
Players take turns punching through one pod to reveal candy, toys, or silly Halloween tasks. The face of the pumpkin adds visual magic, and the satisfying pop of the paper makes it wildly addictive.
It’s great for classrooms, parties, or trunk-or-treat booths where every punch brings a prize and a laugh.
Step 1: Arrange the cups in a pumpkin shape on the board including green for the stem, black for eyes and mouth, orange for the rest.
Step 2: Fill each cup with a prize or challenge note, then cover the top with tissue paper and secure it tightly with a rubber band.
Step 3: Hot glue each cup to the board, following the pumpkin design layout.
Step 4: Let players take turns punching through the tissue to claim their prize!
It’s time to test your spider-snatching skills! This game adds a wiggly twist to Halloween fun as players use tongs to rescue plastic spiders trapped inside a giant yarn web.
The more tangled the strings, the trickier it gets, turning a simple grab-and-go into a slow, suspenseful mission.
Kids absolutely love the creepy-crawly feel, and it secretly builds fine motor skills, too. It’s low-mess, endlessly reusable, and perfect for indoor play or classroom stations.
Step 1: Stretch and crisscross yarn over the top of the bin to mimic a chaotic spider web, securing ends with tape.
Step 2: Scatter spiders across the bottom of the bin, nestled under the yarn layers.
Step 3: Hand each player a tong and challenge them to rescue as many spiders as possible in 30 seconds without touching the yarn!
If your party crowd loves action, the Ghost Blast game is going to be a smash hit. Kids grab their Nerf blasters and aim for a row of floating ghosts, made from upside-down cups with spooky little faces.
Suspended by strings, these ghosties swing and dance as darts fly, making the challenge even more fun. It's great for energy-burning, team play, or Halloween-themed target practice indoors.
The bonus is that it’s built mostly from cardboard and recycled items you already have lying around.
Step 1: Draw ghost faces on white cups using black marker, then punch a hole in the top of each cup and tie string through.
Step 2: Hang the cups from the top panel of your box so they dangle like spooky targets.
Step 3: Create a ghost cutout to stand on top for decoration, and label the base Ghost Blast.
Step 4: Load the Nerf gun and take turns trying to knock out the ghosts and see who clears the most!
Tip: You can use colored darts to track which player hit which ghosts or assign point values to each target.
This creepy (but adorable) monster is ready to chomp on golf balls and your guests will love the challenge.
With googly eyes, sharp paper teeth, and a long tongue for a putting path, this DIY mini golf game turns any hallway or classroom into a spooky sports zone.
It’s a great low-energy game after candy-fueled activities and helps kids practice coordination. You can even create more monsters for an extended Halloween course.
Step 1: Wrap the cardboard box in brown or monster-colored paper and cut a wide rectangle for the mouth.
Step 2: Attach white triangle teeth around the top of the mouth and large eyes on top of the box.
Step 3: Tape the red tongue extending from the box onto the floor to act as the putting path.
Step 4: Set up your ball and challenge guests to send it rolling into the monster’s mouth!
Get ready for giggles, surprises, and a few loud pops! This cheerful balloon pop game is shaped like a giant pumpkin, turning a plain wall into the center of excitement.
Inside each balloon, you can hide little treats, silly dares, or mini prizes. One by one, kids take turns popping a balloon and revealing what’s inside, it’s like a Halloween lottery with confetti!
Specially, the vibrant orange balloons and the playful pumpkin stem on top bring color and magic to your party décor, too. You’ll want your camera ready for this one.
Step 1: Blow up your balloons and stuff a small treat or note inside each before tying them shut.
Step 2: Arrange the balloons in a pumpkin shape and attach them securely to the board.
Step 3: Add a green paper stem on top to complete the pumpkin look.
Step 4: Let kids take turns popping a balloon and discovering what’s hidden inside!
Tip: To reduce noise for sensitive kids, you can use thick confetti instead of popping all balloons, or let them peel one off and open it instead.
If you’ve ever wanted to chuck eyeballs into the abyss of a zombie graveyard, here’s your chance.
This spooky eyeball toss brings a delightfully gross twist to party fun. The setup is as playful as it is creepy with bulging cartoon eyes oozing from the painted board and web-patterned cups waiting to catch flying eyeballs.
Kids will line up to take their shot, and even adults might not resist the urge to aim for that cup marked near the tombstone. The graveyard design gives just the right dose of eerie atmosphere without being too scary for little ones.
Step 1: Paint your board with a zombie-themed backdrop including green grass, gravestones, creepy hands, and scattered cartoon eyeballs.
Step 2: Glue cups at different heights and positions. You should try angling a few to increase the challenge.
Step 3: Decorate ping pong balls to look like bloody or wacky eyeballs for extra spook.
Step 4: Let players toss eyeballs and try to land them in the cups to score.
Get those spooky eyeballs rolling! This hilarious game takes a simple concept and turns it into frantic Halloween fun.
Each player gets a straw and a plastic eyeball, then races to blow it across the table to the finish line. It’s a great icebreaker and works well for classrooms, indoor parties, or anywhere you’ve got a table and a few giggling kids.
Moreover, it takes less than two minutes to set up and sparks endless laughter!
Step 1: Mark a starting line and a finish line with tape on the table or floor.
Step 2: Give each player a straw and an eyeball.
Step 3: On “Go!”, players must blow their eyeball using only the straw to move it forward.
Step 4: First one to cross the finish line wins!
This spooky twist on a classic party game is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Blindfolded players try to stick their fuzzy spider as close to the center of the web as possible!
Plus, the oversized chalk-style spiderweb adds a fun, slightly eerie backdrop, while the colorful spiders bring in some whimsy. It’s perfect for younger kids but still silly enough to draw in older siblings or even adults who want a laugh.
This game turns simple felt, craft sticks, and a poster board into a thrilling little challenge that gets everyone cheering.
Step 1: Use a white chalk marker to draw a large spiderweb across the black poster board, starting from the center outward.
Step 2: Create spiders from pom-poms and pipe cleaners, or use pre-made craft spiders. Then attach Velcro or tape to the back of each one.
Step 3: Hang the web on a wall at kid height. Blindfold each player and have them pin their spider on the web.
Step 4: Closest spider to the center wins the round!
Sugar, aim, and a whole lot of fun, this lollipop ring toss game is a sweet crowd favorite!
Rows of colorful swirl lollipops turn into tiny ring targets, and the rules are simple: ring it and win it. It’s visually exciting and easy enough for even the littlest party guests.
Plus, it doubles as a built-in prize table. All you need is a bunch of lollipops, some rings, and willing hands ready to play. It's perfect for carnival-style Halloween parties or candy-themed events.
Step 1: Set up your tri-fold board behind the table for a fun, festive backdrop. Then decorate with stars, Halloween stickers, or your party theme colors.
Step 2: Insert lollipops upright into foam or arrange them in neat rows directly on the table.
Step 3: Give each player 3-5 rings to toss from a designated line.
Step 4: If a ring lands around a lollipop, the player wins that candy!
This game is an instant hit at any Halloween bash! With upcycled plastic bottles transformed into neon Franken-friends, all it takes is a few glowing rings and some friendly competition.
The bottles are easy to paint and decorate, making this a fun pre-party craft as well.
Whether you're playing outdoors at twilight or inside with dim lights, the vibrant colors and silly monster faces make this game irresistible for kids and adults alike.
Step 1: Clean and dry each plastic bottle, then spray paint in bright Halloween colors and let them dry completely.
Step 2: Decorate with funny or spooky monster faces using googly eyes, black tape, or marker designs.
Step 3: Arrange the bottles in a triangle or scattered layout on a flat surface.
Step 4: Players take turns tossing glow rings and trying to land them around the monster bottles!
This spine-tingling ring toss game puts a haunted twist on a party favorite. With bony skeleton hands reaching out from a blacked-out box and a grinning skull perched on top, it’s part decor, part game, and all spooky fun.
Players toss glow-in-the-dark rings and aim for the creepy hands, each marked with different point values.
It’s a great way to sneak in a little friendly competition and keep guests entertained between candy rounds.
Step 1: Paint the box black or wrap it in black craft paper. Then add creepy details like cobwebs, “Insane Asylum” labels, or bat stickers.
Step 2: Insert plastic skeleton hands at various heights and angles, gluing or taping them securely in place.
Step 3: Mark each hand with a point value using white paint or stickers.
Step 4: Finally, place the skull on top for added eeriness, then let players take turns tossing rings and adding up their scores.
Simple, festive, and endlessly entertaining, this pumpkin bean bag toss game is a Halloween must-have!
With three cheerful jack-o'-lantern faces stacked high, each mouth cut open to form a target, kids will have a blast aiming their bean bags and landing a spooky score.
You can make it more challenging by assigning different point values to each pumpkin. It's especially great for little ones developing hand-eye coordination, and it only takes cardboard, fabric, and a bit of imagination to bring to life.
It also folds away easily, so cleanup is as smooth as pumpkin pie.
Step 1: Cut out three large pumpkin shapes from orange paper and glue them vertically onto the cardboard panel.
Step 2: Draw or cut out triangle eyes and smiling mouths. Then cut open each mouth area wide enough for bean bags to pass through.
Step 3: Decorate the pumpkins to add character, and optionally label each with a point value.
Step 4: Place the board upright and let players toss their bean bags into the jack-o’-lantern mouths!
This one’s a guaranteed laugh-fest. The mummy wrap race takes the classic team challenge and wraps it up!
With only a roll of toilet paper and a willing friend, players compete to see who can transform their teammate into a mummy the fastest.
The chaos of unraveling paper, the giggles, and the clumsy spins make this game a favorite for kids and families alike. Plus, it requires almost zero setup and works for both large parties and classroom fun.
Step 1: Divide players into pairs or small teams including one mummy and one or more wrappers.
Step 2: On “Go!” each team starts wrapping their mummy from head to toe using only toilet paper.
Step 3: The first team to fully wrap their mummy without the paper breaking wins.
Step 4: For bonus fun, do a mummy catwalk or group photo after the race.
This witchy twist on the classic ring toss will have kids cackling with excitement. With glowing neon rings and perfectly perched pointy hats, the setup is charmingly eerie and easy to create.
You set it up near your entrance or in the middle of your party room and watch the competition heat up as players try to loop the rings around the hats
. It’s fun, festive, and ideal for all ages. Bonus, it doubles as a decorative piece before the games even begin!
Step 1: Paint your board in festive Halloween tones like orange and black, and let it dry completely.
Step 2: Arrange the witch hats in a staggered formation and glue them securely in place.
Step 3: Add black foam circles under the hats if you want to give them a more “floating” look.
Step 4: Decorate the front edge with a playful label like “Witches Hat Ring Toss.”
Step 5: Finally, turn off the lights and start tossing those glow rings for some spooky nighttime fun!
This adorable ghost-themed tossing game brings spooky cuteness to the party! With three wide-mouthed spirits waiting for a pitch, it’s a ghostly spin on a classic carnival toss.
Kids and brave grownups can test their aim by tossing balls into the open boo mouths. It’s perfect for hallway corners, classrooms, or backyard parties and it doesn’t take much to create.
Even better, it keeps little hands busy while grownups sneak another caramel apple.
Step 1: Cover the box with black paint or paper and draw three cheerful ghost shapes across the front.
Step 2: Cut wide open mouths in each ghost, creating targets for tossing.
Step 3: Add spooky decorations like stars, spiders, or marigolds around the base for extra flair.
Step 4: Place the box upright and take turns tossing balls into each ghost’s mouth, tally up who gets the most!
Who can resist these goofy, wide-mouthed monsters? This Feed the Monster bean bag toss game is just the right mix of cute and chaos.
With three different monster mouths to aim for, each a different size, it’s a colorful way to test your aim.
Whether kids are tossing candy corn bean bags or soft plushies, it keeps the energy up and the giggles coming. Bonus, it doubles as an awesome photo backdrop in between rounds!
Step 1: Sketch and paint three silly monsters in different sizes across your board, then cut open their mouths for toss targets.
Step 2: Add colorful horns, googly eyes, and details to bring the monsters to life.
Step 3: Prop the board upright using a box stand or wall support.
Step 4: Hand players a few bean bags and let them feed the monsters by aiming for the mouths!
What about turning a timeless game into an autumn showstopper with this oversized pumpkin tic-tac-toe? It’s as easy as it is charming. Instead of Xs and Os on paper, you’ll use real mini pumpkins marked with letters to play right on a life-sized grid.
You set it up outdoors on a tabletop or hay bales, and it’ll draw players in like moths to a bonfire.
The game invites friendly competition, encourages quick thinking, and blends seamlessly with any harvest-themed party or fall festival.
Step 1: Create a large tic-tac-toe grid using white tape or paint across a flat square tabletop or board.
Step 2: Label five mini pumpkins with Xs and five with Os using paint or permanent marker.
Step 3: Set the pumpkins beside the board and invite players to take turns placing their pieces.
Step 4: First to get three in a row wins and then it’s time for a rematch!
This game is as colorful as it is captivating. A hula hoop becomes the frame for a sticky spider web made from tape, dotted with pastel balloons that players must pop to reveal surprises or challenges inside.
It’s creative, budget-friendly, and adds an eye-catching centerpiece to your party wall.
With a string of fairy lights woven through and a giant spider perched in place, the whole thing feels like a playful Halloween trap set by a mischievous spider queen.
Step 1: Tape a web design across the center of the hula hoop using duct tape, creating overlapping crisscrossed lines like a spider’s web.
Step 2: Inflate balloons and tape or stick them onto the web intersections or between gaps.
Step 3: Weave fairy lights through the hoop for a magical glow and add a plastic spider or two for extra Halloween flair.
Step 4: Players take turns popping a balloon to reveal a prize, task, or just for fun!
Tip: You can write silly dares or trivia on paper slips inside the balloons to keep things interactive and surprising.
Ready to gross out your guests in the best way possible? This Halloween mystery feel box game is all about bravery, giggles, and a whole lot of squishy fun.
Each box hides a creepy item, think peeled grapes as eyeballs, cold spaghetti as brains, or slime as toxic goo.
Kids reach in without peeking, and their reactions are priceless. It’s spooky fun without the scare, and perfect for classrooms, parties, or haunted house setups.
Step 1: Decorate each box with fun or creepy labels like “Toxic,” “Beware,” or “Do Not Open.”
Step 2: Cut a hand-sized hole in the top and cover with flaps to conceal the contents.
Step 3: Place a plastic bowl inside each box and fill with a mystery item.
Step 4: Invite players to reach in, feel around, and guess what they’re touching!
Nothing says “Halloween fun” quite like tossing creepy crawlies into webs! This spider toss game is simple, silly, and perfect for younger kids who enjoy a bit of spooky excitement without the scares.
The colorful web bowls and scoring system add just enough challenge to keep the game interesting.
It’s also incredibly easy to set up and transport, making it a great go-to for classroom parties or living room celebrations. Just grab your plastic spiders, aim for the highest points, and let the laughter begin!
Step 1: Line up the spider web bowls on the board in a staggered pattern, gluing them down securely.
Step 2: Label each bowl with a point value using stickers or hand-drawn numbers.
Step 3: Fill a separate bowl with plastic spiders to use as toss pieces.
Step 4: Players take turns tossing spiders into the bowls, adding up their scores as they go.
This pumpkin bucket toss game brings all the spooky fun without the mess. With three cheerful jack-o’-lantern pails stacked on a board, players aim to toss creepy crawlies into the gaping mouths.
Each bucket has a different point value, so the challenge builds as you aim higher.
It's a fantastic low-prep game for classrooms, living rooms, or Halloween carnivals. Plus, those neon colors are total eye-catchers!
Step 1: Attach the pumpkin buckets vertically to your board, spacing them out evenly from top to bottom.
Step 2: Decorate the board with Halloween phrases like “Creepy Crawler Toss” and stretch some cobwebs across for extra effect.
Step 3: Mark point values next to each bucket and place the board on a slight tilt for easier tossing.
Step 4: Give each player a few crawlers or bean bags and let the tossing begin!
Get ready for some lung-powered fun with this spooky spider race game! Players face off side by side, blowing lightweight plastic spiders down narrow lanes using only straws.
The bright orange background and drawn-on webs give it that Halloween flair, while the fast-paced format makes it great for party relays or classroom competitions.
Step 1: Paint your board in a bright Halloween color, then draw spiderwebs and write "Spider Races" and instructions in bold letters.
Step 2: Create two narrow racing lanes using raised cardboard sides or foam strips, securing them to the board.
Step 3: Place a spider at each START line and give players a straw.
Step 4: On “Go!”, players must blow their spider to the FINISH line, first one there wins!
Looking for a game that brings out the giggles and the wobbles? This eyeball spoon relay with a skeleton-hand twist is just creepy enough to thrill young players.
It’s a Halloween spin on the classic egg-and-spoon race, but instead of eggs, you're balancing bloodshot plastic eyeballs and instead of spoons, you're using bony skeleton hands!
The challenge is that we don’t let that eyeball drop as you race your way to victory.
Step 1: Set up a start and finish line with tape, cones, or natural markers.
Step 2: Give each player or team a skeleton hand and one eyeball.
Step 3: On “Go!”, each player must walk or run to the finish line while keeping the eyeball balanced.
Step 4: Drop the eyeball? Head back and start again! First one across with their eye still in place wins.
Note: For younger kids, you should shorten the course or let them hold the hand with both hands. For older players, add obstacles!
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