We all know the main points of Halloween: scary movies, crazy pranks, creative costumes, and pumpkin carving, of course! If you are in the mood to host a Halloween party this year, then you will want to get some Halloween party games to keep in your back pocket. When you want a party filled with fun and fright, these are the best horror games for the job.
If you are looking for ways to keep everyone entertained at the spookiest party of the year, then you have come to the right place! Try any of these amazing Halloween game ideas to turn your terrifying holiday into a positive experience for kids and adults! Some games will give you goosebumps, and others will give you a sore stomach from laughing. These games will add some excitement and spice up the typical Halloween party instead of only carving pumpkins and talking about scary monsters.
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HALLOWEEN BOARD GAMES
1. 13 DEAD END DRIVE
13 Dead End Drive is a terrifying bluffing board game, where one wrong move may lead you into a trap, ending your chances of inheriting all of Aunt Agatha’s money, which you deserve! Players use dice to move their opponents’ characters or their character through the house found at 13 Dead End Drive, attempting to find the money, and avoid the detective, all while attempting to get rid of any measly competition.
Trap doors, boogie men, lies, and deceit, what more could you ask for on a creepy Halloween night? This game is perfect for any players that are ten or older, and adults are sure to enjoy it as well. This is a great Halloween board game for the whole family.
WHERE TO BUY IT
13 Dead End Drive is a great Halloween game for kids. It’s just spooky enough to keep the kids on the edge of their seats without introducing anything too horrific.
- 13 DEAD END DRIVE (Buy it on Amazon)
2. BETRAYAL AT HOUSE ON THE HILL
Betrayal at House on the Hill rapidly builds suspense and excitement as all of the players begin to explore a haunted mansion that they created! Throughout the mansion, players will encounter spirits, see horrible ghouls, and omens that whisper their imminent fate, and they must attempt to outlast some of their worst fears. With a one-hour playing time, on average, this makes it the perfect Halloween party game.
Working tile by tile, players will create their custom haunted mansion. This allows each game to vary, depending on the players that are partaking. One player will betray all the rest, and the others must catch them before their life flashes before their eyes! If you enjoy fun, suspenseful, and horrifying games, then this one’s for you!
WHERE TO BUY IT
Betrayal at House on the Hill is a fantastic Halloween game idea for a spooky party. The game comes in many versions and is one of the best replayable games.
- BETRAYAL AT HOUSE ON THE HILL (Buy it on Amazon)
3. RED DRAGON INN
This game is perfect for those players who love to role-play, drink, gamble, and roughhouse. They will be partaking in every action during this daring and scandalous game. After defeating monsters, exploring the dungeon, and traveling up, all of you have decided to spend your first night back at the Red Dragon Inn. Where else would you go to celebrate your awesome victory?
The Red Dragon Inn is the perfect place to visit when wanting to partake in a variety of activities, but you may also lose your gold quicker here than anywhere else. If you cannot pay your tab, then out to the stables you go. Also, attempt to avoid getting beat up or overly intoxicated. Whoever is the most sober wins the game!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This adult Halloween game gives the players a night of debauchery and fun within the comfort of their own homes. Drinking can be implemented into this game, making it even more rowdy.
- RED DRAGON INN (Buy it on Amazon)
4. DECEPTION: MURDER IN HONG KONG
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong is a deduction and deception game in which players will take on the roles of investigators trying to solve a murder case. Sounds like your typical murder mystery game, right? Wrong! One of the investigators just happens to be your murderer, and everyone has the chance of being the guilty party.
Deception is an awesome game to play on Halloween since it is filled with murder, underhanded lies, violence, and secluded hints. While the murderer attempts to avoid being found, the rest of the players will try and sniff them out. It makes the perfect Halloween party game because a large group of people can play it.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Deception is a great Halloween game idea because it’s perfect for both small and large groups. It also adds a little mystery and apprehension to the party.
- DECEPTION: MURDER IN HONG KONG (Buy it on Amazon)
5. NIGHTMARE
What is your worst nightmare? Is it being abducted by an alien, isolation, or something simple, like jump scares? Once you dive into your Nightmare, there is no guarantee that everyone will escape. As players face their worst nightmares, they will attempt to overcome their fear and collect their character keys, granting them safe passage out of their Nightmare. No two games are the same, making it an easy game to play over and over again.
As soon as this Halloween board game begins, the timer does, too. Everyone will only have an hour to collect all of their keys, and if they don’t, then they will lose everything that they own or love to the Gatekeeper. Some players may have to confront little nightmares, while others may fight for their survival against their worst enemies. Could you ask for anything else to make up a perfect Halloween party game besides having every player face their worst fear?
WHERE TO BUY IT
Put your worst Nightmare on the line as you and your friends race to stop the gatekeeper. This exhilarating game also has a strict play time of 1 hour.
- NIGHTMARE (Buy it on Amazon)
6. CLUE CONSPIRACY
If you love traditional Clue, this adult version will have you on the edge of your seat. Playable for 14 years and older with 4 to 10 players, this Halloween board game is perfect for a spooky night in.
The player will each choose a character and receive their hidden roles. Either they are on the side of the friends or the conspiracy. Friends will try to save the host of this party, Mr. Callan Coral, while the conspiracy tries to kill him. Unlike traditional Clue, there will be scattered traps across the board. Anyone could be the killer. So, you will need to lie and sabotage other players to help your side win.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Clue Conspiracy is a fantastic Halloween board game for anyone who enjoys the original. This version is extra scary because the killer is armed and looking to kill.
- CLUE CONSPIRACY (Buy it on Amazon)
7. MYSTERIUM
Mysterium is a creepy and trippy Halloween Board game. It’s suggested for ages 10 years and older and plays 2 to 7 players. The players will all choose a medium to play, ranging from card readers to pendulum users.
The game is played with one player being the ghost of a recently murdered individual. The remainder of the players are invited to use their medium powers to catch the killer. The ghost’s power is waning, meaning the ghost can only express clues through strange trippy visions. Not only do players need to find their own suspect, area, and murder weapon, but then all mediums must decide on their own which of the suspects is the murderer.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Mysterium is a chilling Halloween game idea for any party. This game is to die for, so don’t miss out.
- MYSTERIUM (Buy it on Amazon)
8. TICKET TO RIDE: GHOST TRAIN
Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train is a horrifying twist on the classic board game. This Halloween game is excellent for kids and adults. The game is recommended for ages 6 years and older and can be played by 2 to 4 players. The game is quick and easy to learn, making it perfect as a Halloween party game.
The players will be riding through a strange and haunted town, exploring haunted mansions, swamps, and deep, dark caves. All the while, players are trying to collect creepy parade floats. The stakes are high as players rush to claim town routes to earn points.
WHERE TO BUY IT
All aboard the Spooky Express! This Halloween board game is great for the whole family. Play and see what horrors await you!
- TICKET TO RIDE: GHOST TRAIN (Buy it on Amazon)
9. GOOSEBUMPS THE BOARD GAME
Get ready to be scared out of your mind! This Halloween party game is made for 2 to 6 players and is recommended for ages 8 years and older. If you or a child is in love with Goosebumps books, then this game has all the chilling excitement you are looking for.
The players will choose which horrifying monster they wish to play as. Each monster has escaped their story and will race against time and each other to reach the typewriter first. The first monster to get there can save themself from being sent back to their story.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Goosebumps is a great representative of the creepy season of Halloween. Make someone’s ghoulish night with this terrifying Halloween board game.
- GOOSEBUMPS THE BOARD GAME (Buy it on Amazon)
10. HORRIFIED
This game will scare your socks off. Monsters are on the loose, trying to take over the town of Cross Creek. This game is recommended for ages 10 years and older and can be played by 1 to 5 players.
Each player will play an investigator whose job is to save the town from the crazed cryptids. There’s Bigfoot, Mothman, the Jersey devil, and more terrifying creatures to battle. This game can be played solo or with friends. Players will work together to defeat all the monsters taking over the town, and should they succeed, they will be hailed as heroes, but it will not be easy.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Try out this truly terrifying game, Horrified, before it’s too late. This game makes a perfect scary Halloween party game.
- HORRIFIED (Buy it on Amazon)
HALLOWEEN CARD GAMES
11. GLOOM
The world of Gloom is a sad and benighted place. The tea is cold, the food is bland, the sky is gray, and the land is gloomy. After facing all of the terrible things in the world, like debt and disease, you think the world cannot get any worse, and then it does.
Like the old saying says, the more miserable your life, the more treasures someone will earn in the afterlife. Maybe, if this life is terrible, there is still hope that the afterlife can be rewarding. In Gloom, each player will take control over the fate of an awesome family.
The goal of the game is simple and sad. Simply get your characters to suffer the worst tragedies that are possible before they die. Remember, though, the more they suffer during their life, the more rewards they will obtain in the afterlife. Morbid, right? That makes it the perfect game to play on a dark Halloween night.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Gloom is a perfect Halloween game idea because it’s dark, funny, and, at points, absolutely heartbreaking. Tell sad stories of your family to your friends, competing to be the most tragic.
- GLOOM (Buy it on Amazon)
12. WEREWORDS
Werewords is a horror game filled with an extensive vocabulary, the ability to read your friends and family’s minds, and enough backstabbing to go around! Players are broken into groups, including the mayor, the villagers, and the resident evil werewolves. The mayor is the only player who announces their role, while everyone else will stay hidden.
Villagers will attempt to have their teammates guess the correct words, while the werewolves attempt to steer the villagers away from the keywords. The werewolves may lie to keep them from guessing the word, but if they are too obvious of a liar, then they are caught! Werewolves love a nice Halloween party, so add them to a part of yours!
WHERE TO BUY IT
Werewords makes a great Halloween game for kids and adults. It teaches vocabulary to younger audiences and comes with a variety of modes, from easy to ridiculous.
- WEREWORDS (Buy it on Amazon)
13. DEATH CHARADES
Death Charades is a great Halloween party game! It’s recommended for teens and adults and can play 2 or more players, making it very versatile for parties. The game plays by similar rules to classic Charades, except each prompt is a creative and sometimes silly death scene to act out.
Players will form several teams. On a team’s turn, a player will draw a card and attempt to silently act out the death they pulled from the deck. The remaining players on their team will try to guess within their time limit what death their teammate is acting out.
WHERE TO BUY IT
This Charades game comes with everything you need for a morbid evening. This is a great Halloween game idea.
- DEATH CHARADES (Buy it on Amazon)
14. DON’T GET STABBED
Don’t Get Stabbed is a hilarious adult Halloween game. It is recommended for ages 18 years and older, so no children for this one. The game is playable by 3 to 5 players and typically lasts around 15 minutes. This Halloween party game is easy to learn, fun to play, and great for sneaking rounds between trick-or-treaters.
Players will decide one player to be the killer. Then, in true 80s horror film style, they will try to kill each of the other players. The goals are simple: if you are the killer, kill. If you are one of the victims, survive at all costs.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Don’t Get Stabbed is a funny and easy game, and it would be a great Halloween party game. If you are hosting a horrific night, it’s perfect for the occasion.
- DON’T GET STABBED (Buy it on Amazon)
15. RANSOM NOTE
Get ready for a scary good time. This Halloween, try out Ransom Note. This fun adult Halloween game can be played for 3 to 6 players. It also can be used for larger groups in teams. The age recommendation is 18 years and older. However, it is possible to remove some cards to make it PG for younger audiences.
The goal of the game is to create answers for the various prompts you will be provided. Here’s the catch, though, you can only use the words in your word pile. This causes players to have to be very creative and sometimes hilarious to get their point across.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Ransom Note is a great Halloween party game. It can be modified to play different amounts of players and ages. This makes it a perfect game for a scary evening.
- RANSOM NOTE (Buy it on Amazon)
16. SCREAM THE GAME
Scream the game is a terrifyingly good time. This Halloween, impress and shock your guests with this terrific Halloween game idea. The game is great for parties. It plays 3 to 8 players and is recommended for teens 13 years and older audiences. This game is true to the theme with a first-player marker shaped like the classic knife and even has the original voice actor narrating.
The game lasts for about 20 minutes of terror. The goal is to stay alive and keep your wits about you. You and the other players will need to work together to stay alive. Just know that when your phone rings, you are next.
WHERE TO BUY IT
If you are a fan of the movie series or just need a thrilling night of games, Scream the Game will be sure to entertain. Just watch out! There is a killer on the loose.
- SCREAM THE GAME (Buy it on Amazon)
17. HORROR TRIVIA
Horror Trivia is a fantastic Halloween game idea for all your horror fantastic friends. This game boasts questions of every experience level and many categories including pop culture, movies, history, and modern-day horror. The game is recommended for teens 13 years and older and can play 2 or any number of players.
Players will compete to answer the most trivia questions possible. The questions can range from any topic and any difficulty level. That is what makes this a great Halloween party game, and is sure to keep the night terrifying.
WHERE TO BUY IT
If you and your friends are super into the gory, the twisted, and the evil, look no further. This Halloween party game will be the talk of the evening, giving guests the chance to prove their knowledge.
- HORROR TRIVIA (Buy it on Amazon)
18. ZOMBIE KITTENS
Zombie Kittens is a fantastic Halloween game for kids and adults alike. This game plays 2 to 5 players per game, and games typically last only 15 minutes. This means several guests can take turns playing this terrifyingly cut game. This game can also be mixed with other Exploding Kittens products to play up to 9 players as well. It is recommended for ages 7 years and older.
Players will compete to be the last kitten alive. Watch out! You could explode at any time! Not to mention being raised from the dead, what’s a cat to do?
WHERE TO BUY IT
Bring on the zombies! This game is sure to please all your freaky friends. This is a great Halloween game idea for any guests.
- ZOMBIE KITTENS (Buy it on Amazon)
19. COUCH SKELETONS
Couch Skeletons is a fantastic Halloween game idea when you are planning to stay home with your partner. This game is made for 2 players and is recommended for ages 9 years and older. It plays in 5 to 10 minutes, making a great game to play over and over.
The player will compete to fill the couch with their skeletons. The first player to do so will be crowned the winner! Each skeleton has a number associated with it. The couch will be filled based on the number of the skeletons. Order your cards right, and victory will be yours!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This game will be the perfect Halloween night with a loved one. The themes are festive but not terrifying for younger audiences, and the game is super quick to play.
- COUCH SKELETONS (Buy it on Amazon)
20. SALEM
Salem brings all the horror and terror of the Salem witch trials to your home. This devilish game is full of deceit, luck, and strategy. The game is made for 4 to 12 players, making it a perfect Halloween party game. The game recommends its age range from 14 years old and older.
Players will each choose their villager to play as and will be randomly assigned to be a human or a witch. Then the hunt begins! Players will be at each other’s throats. Throwing accusations, lies, and manipulating their way to victory.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Salem brings all the lies, tension, and panic of the Salem witch trials to your friend group. This game will test each player on who they can trust and how well they know each other.
- SALEM (Buy it on Amazon)
HALLOWEEN GAMES FOR KIDS
21. ZOMBIE DICE
Zombie Dice is a game that is played exactly how it sounds. Players will act as zombies, rolling their dice to determine how many brains they can eat, but if they get selfish and try to take too much, then they will lose all that they have and enter the dead space! Each zombie wants more brains than any of the others.
If they push their luck, then the shotgun may blast and bring their turn to an abrupt end. This game lasts 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the type of players that are involved, making it a quick and easy Halloween game for any type of party scene.
WHERE TO BUY IT
While morbid and on the darker side, Zombie Dice makes a great Halloween game for kids. There’s no gore, but the game still keeps the theme of the holiday in place.
- ZOMBIE DICE (Buy it on Amazon)
22. DROP DEAD
Despite the name, Drop Dead is a fun and easy game. With little to no preparation, Drop Dead is the perfect boredom buster for any scenario, including Halloween parties that are starting to die off or parties that are just getting started. It’s a perfect Halloween game icebreaker.
Players will push their luck to the absolute limit by rolling as often as they can without landing on a five or a two. This is an easy icebreaker to get people into the game-playing mood and build the level of competition. It is great for most ages, and it is perfect for all skill levels.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Dice
23. THE HAUNTED MANSION
The Haunted Mansion is a beloved theme park ride, movie, and now board game! The game is a fantastic way to entertain the kids on Halloween night. This game has a spooktacular theme and would make an incredible Halloween board game. The game is made for 2 to 6 players and is recommended for ages 8 years and older.
Players will scramble their way through the haunted mansion, exploring all the creepy rooms and avoiding ghouls. Collect matching ghosts to score more points! Be careful not to pick up any hitchhikers, or you may just perish.
WHERE TO BUY IT
This is the perfect Halloween game for kids! It’s got all the spooky fun of the park ride and movie all wrapped into an easy-to-learn game.
- THE HAUNTED MANSION (Buy it on Amazon)
24. PICK YOUR POISON
Pick Your Poison is a chilling game of Would You Rather. This is a great Halloween game idea for larger groups. The game is made to be played by 3 to 16 players! It is recommended for ages 15 years, making it perfect for an older teen party. Get ready for the most chilling game of Would You Rather you have ever played.
Players take turns having crazy, wretched, and sometimes horrifying scenarios set before them. Then, the player must decide which they would rather pick, often stuck between two horrible choices. Get ready to laugh till you cry with this Halloween game.
WHERE TO BUY IT
This Halloween game for teens is an incredible score. With over 400 scenarios, the fun never stops.
- PICK YOUR POISON (Buy it on Amazon)
25. OLD MUMMY
Old Mummy is a monster-themed twist on a fun, timeless game. The game Old Mummy uses the rules of play from the traditional Old Maid. It plays three or more players and is recommended for ages 4 years and older. This easily makes it the best game for a small children’s party that needs a little scare.
Just like in traditional Old Maid, players will compete to collect matching monsters. In this process, however, the Old Mummy will be shuffled around the players. You do not want to be stuck with the old mummy! That means you could lose the game!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This is a perfect Halloween game for kids. It is based on an old classic, Old Maid, but with a spooky twist.
- OLD MUMMY (Buy it on Amazon)
26. VISIONS OF JOHNNY THE SKULL
The Visions of Johnny the Skull is an incredible, fun Halloween game. It requires speed, dexterity, and aiming skills. The game can be played with any number of players taking turns. The age range recommended for this game is 6 years and older, making this a great Halloween game for kids.
The goal of the game is to blast away the ghosts that have come to haunt poor Johnny the Skull. Players will take turns racing to blast as many ghosts as they can. After each player finishes, they will be awarded a score. Players compete to have the highest score of the game or to beat the highest score of all time.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Get ready to save Johnny the Skull in this high-speed Halloween game for kids. It comes with 4 levels of play to keep the fun going for hours!
- VISION OF JOHNNY THE SKULL (Buy it on Amazon)
27. PUMPKIN SHOWDOWN
Pumpkin Showdown is an energetic game of fun and spooky themes. The game plays 3 to 6 players at a time. It is also recommended for ages 6 years and older, making it a great Halloween game for kids. It typically plays around 20 minutes, making it fast and replayable.
Players will rush to play pumpkin cards to hurtle them at other players. You must be careful though because they can sometimes send them right back at you! The goal of the game is to be the last one standing. You can only last 3 hits, so watch out and be sure to dodge as often as you can.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Prepare yourself! You will be diving, dipping, and dodging for your life in Pumpkin Showdown! This crazy Halloween game for kids is bound to have your party in stitches!
- PUMPKIN SHOWDOWN (Buy it on Amazon)
28. HALLOWEEN BOWLING
Halloween Bowling is similar to regular bowling but on a much smaller scale. This fun Halloween game idea will have the kids enjoying competing to knock down all of the pins the fastest! This game set is made of soft and durable foam material making it great for any age group to play with.
The kids will be thrilled by the individual monster-themed pins and two Halloween-themed bowling balls. It is easy to set up so that even the kids can do it. It’s also just as fun to knock them down by rolling the ball into the foam pins!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This bowling set is perfectly themed for your next children’s Halloween party. It has so many fun monster characters, making it a great Halloween game idea.
- HALLOWEEN BOWLING (Buy it on Amazon)
29. SPIDER RING TOSS
Spider Ring Toss is a fantastic Halloween game idea for your next scary party. What’s scarier than a giant 8-legged spider? This inflatable game is dual purpose, being both a game and a great Halloween decoration. This game is made of thick, inflatable material, making it a soft toy. This is an awesome Halloween game for kids and safe for most ages.
Players will take turns tossing the rings and trying to hook them onto one of the spider’s scary legs. Players will compete to land as many of their rings as possible to have the highest score.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Get ready for some frightening fun! This spider ring toss is a great Halloween game for kids. It’s perfectly themed and easy to set up for your Halloween party.
- SPIDER RING TOSS (Buy it on Amazon)
30. FRIGHT
Fright is a Halloween Board game for the whole family. This game can play 2 to 5 brave players. It is recommended for ages 8 years and older, making it a fun Halloween game for kids and adults. The game is full of horrors, backstabbing, and trickery.
Players have one goal: to stay alive. Welcome to the game of killing your friends. You can be killed and resurrected and killed again in this frightening game of survival. You’ll need a sharp mind and a little luck to survive this crazy, deceitful game of cat and mouse.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Fright is a terrifyingly good time for all ages. This makes it a perfect Halloween board game for your Halloween party. It’s quick and easy to learn and fun to play over and over again.
- FRIGHT (Buy it on Amazon)
HALLOWEEN DRINKING GAMES
31. GOOD WITCH BAD WITCH
Good Witch Bad Witch is a fantastic adult Halloween game. It’s a drinking game where you can either rely on luck or set a task to determine who drinks what. To set up for the game, the shots will need to be made. Make as many as you would like, but half should be good witch shots, like lemon drops or shots of cocktails. The other half should be bad witch shots, like straight liquor.
After the shots are made and lined up, the game may begin. The most standard way to play is to have each player flip a coin. If they land on heads, they get a good witch shot, but if they land on tails, they get a bad witch shot.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Alcohol
- Shot glasses (Buy it on Amazon)
32. CIRCLE OF DEATH
Circle of Death is a Halloween-themed version of the drinking game King’s Cup. The rules of play are similar, where every card of the deck has a different rule associated with it. To start, players must get their favorite drinks. Then, players make a circle. No one can break the circle till the game is done.
Players will each take turns drawing a card and following the rules associated with the card. Players may choose to use the standard rules for cards or make up their own. The only card that cannot be changed is the kings. Each king pulled means that the player must take a sip of their drink, but the last king drawn, that player must finish their drink.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Deck of Cards
- Alcohol
33. WRAP A MUMMY
Wrap a mummy is a great Halloween party game. The goal is to be quick and not be the last to wrap their mummy. Players will split into teams of two each. Each team must decide who will be the mummy and who will do the wrapping. Once players have decided on their roles, each wrapper will receive a whole roll of toilet paper.
There will be a countdown and then all wrappers must begin wrapping their mummies. Each player must empty their roll. The last team to complete the task must drink.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Toilet paper (Buy it on Amazon)
- Alcohol
34. HALLOWEEN JINX
Halloween Jinx is a great Halloween game idea for your next party. This game is guaranteed to have your guests howling with laughter. The goal of the game is to not get jinxed. The host of the party should compile a list of specific words that cannot be said throughout the night. These words can be Halloween-themed, and or friend-group specific. Each guest should be given the list or for an even crazier night, told as they arrive.
Players will continue their night as usual, but anytime they catch a player saying a forbidden word or are caught themselves, the player must drink.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Alcohol
- List of words
35. MONSTER MASH
Monster Mash is a great game for lovers of math. The game is simple to learn but hard to master. It’s a great Halloween party game and will be sure to have all of your guests drunk and happy.
The goal of the game is to drink as few times as possible. The rules of the game are that all players must sit in a circle. Together the players will start counting from 1. Any number divisible by 3 gets replaced with the word monster, and any number divisible by 5 will be replaced with the word mash.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Alcohol
36. TRICK OR TREAT
Trick or Treat is a great adult Halloween game. This drinking game is a great way to intoxicate your friends and have fun doing it. The goal of the game is to be the last one standing. We ask that you know your limits and plan to drink responsibly when playing this game.
The host will make 3 trick shots, meaning that they are harder to drink. They can be straight liquor or a beverage you know your friend group does not like. You will also make 3 good shots. From there players will take turns rolling the die and taking the labeled shot.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Alcohol
- 6-sided Die (Buy it on Amazon)
- Shot glasses
37. GHOST PING PONG
Ghost Ping Pong is a great Halloween game idea. Players will enjoy a spooky spin on a drinking game classic. In Ghost Ping Pong there is only one player at a time. The goal will be to drink as many of the plastic cups as possible while avoiding the ghost.
The host will fill each cup with an alcoholic beverage, and then place the ghost into one random cup. The board is set up like traditional beer pong, except the cups are only placed on the side opposite the player. The players will then try to bounce their balls into each cup, but if you land in the cup with the ghost you are eliminated.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Plastic cups
- Alcohol
- Ping pong balls
- One little ghost figure (Buy it on Amazon)
38. MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery is an adult Halloween game where survival is not guaranteed. The goal of the game will be different based on whether you’re a detective or a killer. The killer wants to murder all the other guests and be crowned the winner. The detectives want to find the killer as quickly as possible.
The game is started by getting as many cards as players from the deck. There should be only one red card in the new deck. Cards are shuffled and handed out. The player who receives the red card is the killer. They will need to wink, or another small gesture, to “kill” their victims. You drink when you die, and if you accuse the wrong player. The killer drinks if they’re found out, one drink for each remaining player.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Deck of cards
- Alcohol
39. HALLOWEEN CALLOUT
Halloween Callout is a fun and freaky Halloween game. The goal is to drink as few times as possible. The players will be given a list of Halloween-themed prompts, such as pumpkin, witch, mummy, bones, vampire, etc. Then a short action that corresponds to the name.
Throughout the party, the players will do callouts of the names of the monsters. Each player must then immediately do the action. The last player to respond drinks. Not responding or doing the incorrect action will also result in that player drinking. The game becomes more fun the drunker the guests get.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Alcohol
40. HALLOWEEN BEATS
Halloween Beats is a fantastic Halloween game idea. Once all players arrive at the party, they will sit in a circle. Each player should pick a classic Halloween monster and decide on a small dance move to go with their monster. Then players begin to make the beat.
All players will slap their legs twice and clap repeatedly to start the dance, then one player will be chosen to start the game. The person will go to the center of the circle and do their gesture then call out another player by doing theirs. An example would be slap slap *vampire*, slap slap *ghost*. The ghost player would then go to the center and do the same. If anyone messes up a gesture, they drink. If anyone messes up the beat, everyone drinks.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Alcohol
HALLOWEEN DIY GAMES
41. CURSE OF STRAHD
If you are a Dungeons and Dragons friend group, then the Curse of Strahd is the perfect game for you. The theme is set out of the gothic horror world, meaning that there are many horror staple creatures, eternal gloom, and many visits to decrepit mansions rather than the typical dungeons.
As the players travel throughout the land, all of the players will attempt to rid the land of terrifying evil and defeat their ultimate enemy, Strahd. After fighting through the castle in an attempt to find Strahd, they end their battle. Move your character the best you can, and defeat evil for the whole world.
WHERE TO BUY IT
If you are looking for a more complex Halloween game idea, this is perfect for you. This game will easily take up the evening and is perfect to plan a theme around to add ambiance.
- CURSE OF STRAHD (Buy it on Amazwon)
42. HALLOWEEN MAD LIBS
Halloween Mad Libs is a great Halloween game idea for any spooky party. Mad Libs is a perfect Halloween party game because it can be fitted to play any group of any age. The host will need to come up with Halloween-themed Mad Lib pages. There should be enough that each player has their own, or can be at least enough so everyone may participate.
One player will have the Halloween Mad Lib page and will call on several other players to call out Halloween-themed nouns, verbs, conjunctions, etc. Once the page is filled in, the player will either read the text out loud or act out the absurd events on the page.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Homemade Mad Libs
- pencils
If you want to skip the DIY, here’s a Halloween Mad Libs book.
- HALLOWEEN MAD LIBS (Buy it on Amazon)
43. PIN THE EYE ON THE MONSTER
Pin the Eye on the Monster is a horrifying twist on a traditional classic. This Halloween game for kids is perfect for any Halloween get-together. The kids will love being spun around and trying to pin the eye as close to its place as possible.
The host should make the monster ahead of time, as well as the eye stickers. The monster should be large enough that there is plenty of space to place a sticker. You should also mark where the intended placement of the eye stickers will go.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Cut out of a monster with a missing eye
- Eye shaped stickers
- A blindfold
If you want to skip the DIY, here’s a Pin the Eye on the Monster party pack.
- PIN THE EYE ON THE MONSTER (Buy it on Amazon)
44. APPLE BOBBING
Apple Bobbing is a staple Halloween party game. The host should collect several large containers (if each person has a bucket it will be more sanitary). There will also need to be several apples for each guest. The goal of the game is to pull as many apples using only your mouth from the container. The player who pulls the most apples is the winner.
The host should get all the preparation done before the party so that all that is left to do is play. Once all players are set, a timer will be started, and players will start bobbing for their apples.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Apples
- Large containers (Buy it on Amazon)
- Water
- Timer
45. WITCHES BROOM RACING
Witches Broom Racing is a fun and exciting Halloween game idea for kids and adults. The host will need to determine and define a track for the race. It can be a straight line, or for more challenge try a twisting and turning track. After the track is made, each player should receive one broom and one pumpkin.
The race begins, and players must use their brooms to move their pumpkins over the finish line without going out of bounds. The first player to cross the finish line is the winner.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Brooms (Buy it on Amazon)
- Mini pumpkins
- Marked track
46. PUMPKIN TOSS
Pumpkin Toss is a great Halloween game for kids. No real pumpkins will be chucked in this game, though. The host will need to buy a large bag of small candy pumpkins and some small hollow cauldrons. The cauldrons will be set in a pyramid shape, with the top cauldron facing the throwing line.
Players will be given several pumpkins to try and toss into the cauldrons. Prizes can be handed out based on the number made or place treats inside the cauldrons for them to win. Either way, guests will love this crazy Halloween game.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Candy pumpkins
- 6 mini cauldron decorations (Buy it on Amazon)
47. MUMMY RACE
Mummy Race is a Halloween twist on the classic sack race. Instead of a sack, though, players’ legs will be wrapped up tight, just like a mummy! The host should get lots of white crepe paper; toilet paper will work, too, but it might not hold up as well for the race. Each participant will have their legs wrapped tightly together before the race.
Once all players are wrapped up the race begins. Players will have to hop to the finish line as quickly as possible. The first player to cross the finish line is the winner.
WHAT YOU NEED
- White crepe paper (Buy it on Amazon)
48. PUMPKIN SMASH
Pumpkin Smash is a creative and fun Halloween game idea. No real pumpkins will be harmed in this game. The host should buy several orange balloons, and before blowing them up, add treats such as candy, Halloween toys, money, etc. After you have filled each balloon, you will blow them up to differing sizes. For extra festiveness, you can add a little green paper leaf to each pumpkin you create or draw lines or warts to make them look distinct.
After making all the pumpkins, put them in a “patch” together. The players can then be released by grabbing a pumpkin to smash!
WHAT YOU NEED
- Orange balloons (Buy it on Amazon)
- Treats
49. WITCH HAT
Witch Hat is a super fun Halloween party game. This Halloween game for kids is a memory game. The host should make an even number of “witch hats” out of construction paper. The more hats the more difficult the game. Then the host will need to get single pairs of candy, toys, etc. to hide under the hats. Once the game board is set up the players can begin the game.
Players will pick two hats at a time, if the items under the hat match, they win the prize! If not the objects are recovered by the hat, and the next player starts their turn.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Black construction paper (Buy it on Amazon)
- Pairs of candy and Halloween toys
50. EYE HUNT
Eye Hunt is a Halloween twist on the Easter egg hunt. The host will collect white plastic capsules, and then draw various irises onto them to make them look like eyes. Treats, candy, etc. should be added to the eyes. Once all the eyes are made and filled, the host should hide the eyes as cleverly as possible all around the play area.
Once all the eyes are hidden the players can be released into the area to hunt for the eyes. All eyes found can be kept by the finders.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Several round plastic capsules (Buy it on Amazon)
- Markers or paint
- Treats, candy, toys, ect.
CONCLUSION
If you are planning a Halloween party with friends and family, then any of these Halloween party games would be perfect to wipe the dust off of and get everyone playing. With creepy, sci-fi, dark, and sometimes even disturbing themes, these games will fit the Halloween theme of the night.
Paired with the perfect menu, such as candy corn and eyeball gummies, dimmed lights, and dreary music, these games will make any Halloween party the screamer of the year! Any of the games on this list will help entertain all of your guests, whether they are children or older adults. Everyone is guaranteed to enjoy these spooky horror games.
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