Throwing a Halloween Party This Year? Make Sure You’ve Got These Fun Party Games on Hand
Successfully hosting a Halloween party is made up of a number of key elements. Perhaps the most important of these is decorating your home, including your yard. But there are a number of other factors which also help put you on the path to creating a memorable time for all of your party attendees. One of these aspects, which is often forgotten about, is the best Halloween party games.
Away from more traditional games like bobbing for apples, the best Halloween party games come in a variety of different forms. This is handy as it means there’s something to cater to every preference and age group. Examples of popular Halloween party games include:
- Pin the Eye on the Monster
- Pumpkin Carving
- Fancy Dress
- Zombie Target Practice
- Scavenger Hunt
- Ghost Hunting
- Ouija Board
- Bingo
- Ring Toss
- Trivia
Below, we’ve put together 26 of the best Halloween party games and other celebratory essentials for families. From murder mystery sets to a professional-standard pumpkin carving kit, these games and accessories will add a lighthearted element to any party this October 31st. So what are you waiting for?
1. Winning Moves Ouija Board
BEST OVERALL
If you’re in the mood to conjure up some spirits, then you can turn to this timeless Halloween party game to communicate with the dead. Ouija Boards have been used to talk to those on the other side since the late 1800s, and for less than $20, you too can get a direct line to the afterlife. Just be sure to say “Goodbye” before ending the game, or else you might have someone (or something) staying long after the Halloween celebration is over.
Buy: Winning Moves Ouija Board $24.99
2. Funnlot Halloween Bingo Game
MULTI-PLAYER PICK
If you’re going to need a game that multiple people can play at the same time, give this Funnlot Halloween Bingo Game a try. It comes with 24 differently patterned player cards, 385 marking chips and two caller marking chips, giving you everything you need for a comprehensive game of bingo with kids, adults, students or any other group of people. To make the game Halloween specific, instead of numbers, the squares contain Halloween-themed characters and items, like a vampire, a pumpkin or a witch’s hat.
Buy: Funnlot Halloween Bingo Game $7.99
3. Joy Bang Halloween Pin The Eye on The Monster Game
BEST FOR KIDS
A take on the old classic, Joy Bang’s Halloween Pin The Eye on The Monster Game is a fun way to get both kids and adults involved. This Halloween-themed game comes supplied with one large game poster, 24 reusable monster eye stickers, an eye mask as well as a cover for the poster. The poster measures 27.5 inches by 21.3 inches, meaning there’s plenty of space to accommodate wayward attempts. Additionally, if eyes and monsters aren’t your things, the game is available in a number of additional Halloween-themed versions, including pin the mouth on the vampire and pin the spider on the web.
Buy: Joy Bang Pin The Eye on The Monster Game $7.99
4. Murder in the Dark
BEST VALUE
Murder in the Dark is a fun Halloween game that can be played with any deck of cards. To play, you’ll need at least three players, a dark space and a deck of cards with all but one ace, king and jack removed. Deal the cards. The player with the ace becomes the murderer, the player with the king becomes a police officer and the player with the jack becomes the detective. When the lights turn off, the murderer walks around the room tapping people on the shoulder to make them sit down and “die.” When someone comes across one of the bodies, the lights go back on and the detective must determine who the murder is. This is a fun game that can be played over and over again with people of all ages.
Buy: Bicycle Playing Cards $9.47
5. Cardinal Jaws Movie Puzzle
BEST PUZZLE
Jaws is the granddaddy of all horror films, and the poster for the 1975 classic is just as iconic. But just to make this sweet touch of nostalgia a little more relevant, the 500 puzzle pieces come stored in a throwback VHS hardshell case, made to emulate videotapes from the Blockbuster video store era.
Buy: Cardinal Jaws Movie Puzzle $9.99
6. Endless Games Horror Trivia
BEST FOR FANS OF SCARY MOVIES
Test your knowledge of scary movies and Halloween pop culture with Endless Games’ Horror Trivia. This game can be played with two players or a large group split into teams. The object of play is to collect weapons to defend yourself against the ultimate evil. Of course, you could also forgo the weapons collection in favor of a good, old-fashioned trivia night instead. Either way, your guests are sure to love testing their knowledge.
Buy: Endless Games Horror Trivia $10.99
7. Halloween Spoon Eyeball Game
BEST COMPETITION
Bring a bit of childhood fun to your adult Halloween party. A spoon race is an ideal way to get everyone up, moving and laughing. This kit includes 12 colorful spoons and 24 bouncy ball eyes. Send some to all of your Zoom guests and race each other holding the spoons in your mouths or hands. This is an especially fun game after your guests have had a few drinks.
Buy: Halloween Spoon Eyeball Game $11.99
8. Max Fun Halloween Ring Toss Game
BEST INFLATABLE
The Max Fun Halloween Ring Toss Game comes with an inflatable spider, an inflatable witch’s hat and 12 throwing rings. The aim of the game is to throw the rings over the spider’s upturned legs or hat tip and score as many points as possible. The spider’s legs are all worth different values to truly test your aim and skill. Given that the main components of the game are inflatable, this set is easy to pack away and also takes up minimal space in your cupboard when stored.
Buy: Max Fun Halloween Ring Toss Game $13.95
9. JOYIN Halloween Best Costume Skeleton Trophy
BEST AWARDS
If you are hosting a fancy dress party, informing your guests that there will be a prize for the best dressed person is a smart way of making sure everyone tries their hardest. This pair of JOYIN Halloween Best Costume Skeleton Trophies is a solid choice of prize as they feature an Oscar-inspired design, sporting a golden finish and upright person planted on top of a thick, black plastic base. Each trophy also comes supplied with its own plastic case for greater protection.
Buy: JOYIN Halloween Best Costume Skeleton Trophy $12.99
10. Qtisky Halloween Carnival Bean Bag Toss Game
BEST SKILL
The Qtisky Halloween Carnival Bean Bag Toss Game is the kind of challenge which looks easy, but ends up having you coming back over and over again in search of a perfect score. The game is made up of 10 numbered cans which can be used to create the pyramid target. Each can features a number and an accompanying Halloween character, such as a mummy, a vampire or a monster. You then have three bean bags as ammo to try and take down the tower in a few bags as possible. This carnival-style game is an easy way to add a dose of extra fun to any Halloween party.
Buy: Qtisky Halloween Carnival Bean Bag Toss Game $17.99
11. BOOtiful Carving Tools Pumpkin Carving Kit
BEST CARVING KIT
Pumpkin carving can be a fun activity to do with all the family, including both adults and children. But when it comes time to carve your pumpkins, forget the blunted knives in your kitchen drawer and instead upgrade your arsenal to a pro-level standard with this BOOtiful Carving Tools Pumpkin Carving Kit. The eight-piece kit comes with all the tools you’ll need for beautiful carving creations and even includes a handy little case for easier storage and portability.
Buy: BOOtiful Carving Tools Pumpkin Carving Kit $25.49
12. Anton Publications Halloween Charades
BEST FOR FAMILY PARTIES
Are there any better party games than charades? We’re not sure, and this set of Anton Publications Halloween Charades ensures all the prompts are appropriately themed for your party. The prompts, which include things like “cemetery,” “Friday the 13th” and “trick or treat,” are all family-friendly. Because of its innocent nature, this game of charades makes a fun addition to Halloween parties for adults, families or children.
Buy: Anton Publications Halloween Charades $19.99
13. University Games Murder Mystery Party Game
BEST MYSTERY GAME
Put on a classy Halloween party for adults by hosting a murder mystery dinner party. The University Games Murder Mystery Party Game includes everything you need to throw a successful mystery for eight people, including character booklets, name tags, clues and a helpful party planning guide. The game is set around a body being discovered at a California vineyard. You and your guests have to find the murderer before he or she strikes again.
Buy: University Games Murder Mystery Party Game $18.24
14. AQUAJOY Dart Board
BEST THROWING
This AQUAJOY Dart Board is another Halloween-themed game that requires a high level of skill to succeed in, but any level of skill to have fun in. The family-friendly game includes a 27-inch, double-sided board and accompanying projectiles in the form of darts and bug-shaped pieces. It’s also available in either blue or orange and comes with a handy carry case for easier portability.
Buy: AQUAJOY Dart Board $20.99
15. JOYIN Halloween Toys Assortment
BEST PARTY FAVORS
While some may say party favors are just for kids, we’d argue that there’s likely something for every age of partygoer inside this JOYIN Halloween Toys Assortment. The set is made up of 120 high-quality pieces, including several different items like vampire teeth, witch nails, springs, yo-yos and spider rings. These fun-filled items are great for using as party favors or alternatively, leave them around your home for guests to enjoy as and when they discover them.
Buy: JOYIN Halloween Toys Assortment $16.99
16. Bezier board Games One Night Ultimate Werewolf
FASTEST GAME
With one round taking as little as 10 minutes to play, the Bezier board Games One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a quick and reliable way to inject fun into any party. It’s been tried and tested by thousands of Amazon users and boasts over 5,400 five-star ratings from customers who love it. During each round, every player takes on a unique role in the game, whether it is the werewolf, the troublemaker, the seer or someone else. The objective of the game is to find the werewolf. Furthermore, the game, which is for three to 10 players over the age of eight, comes with a free iOS/Android app to make gameplay feel more immersive.
Buy: Bezier board Games One Night Ultimate Werewolf $23.70
17. Baileys Irish Cream Pumpkin Spice
BEST BEVERAGE
What’s a Halloween celebration without a nice pumpkin spice-flavored beverage. There are tons of pumpkin spice products out there, but this Baileys Irish Cream is the perfect beverage to get the spirits singing. The creamy liqueur can be enjoyed over ice or mixed into a cocktail. Either way, it’s like drinking autumn in a cup, and who doesn’t want that?
Buy: Baileys Irish cream Pumpkin Spice $25.99
18. Betrayal At House on The Hill
BEST BOARD GAME
Why is it that every scary movie has a house on the hill? Perhaps it’s time to pay a visit to the iconic mansion. The game allows players to build their dream haunted mansion — tile by tile — as they navigate through its spooky halls. But as the game progresses, one player eventually becomes the traitor and twists arrive at every turn. Who will be the sole survivor?
Buy: Betrayal At House on The Hill $35.99
19. Afala Foam Blasters Practice Zombie Shooting Target
APOCALYPTIC PICK
Given what’s been happening in the world and Halloween’s association with potentially world-ending events, it’s worth making sure you’re ready for the zombie apocalypse with this Afala Foam Blasters Practice Zombie Shooting Target. Not to mention it’s great fun at any party. We suggest investing in one of the best Nerf guns to use with your zombie-covered target, which features hinged numbered targets for projectile collection after a successful strike. Furthermore, the target folds down flat for easier storage when it’s not in use.
Buy: Afala Foam Blasters Practice Zombie Shooting Target $23.99
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20. Mattel Games Escape Room in a Box
BEST FOR SMALL PARTIES
Since you and your friends can’t head to a real Escape Room for your Halloween celebrations, you can have the same experience at home for a fraction of the price with Escape Room in a Box. This werewolf-themed escape room scenario is ideal for Halloween, requiring everyone to work together to solve 19 different puzzles before you all become werewolves. This escape room game can be played with two to eight players, ages 13 and up. Great if you have a few people in your lockdown pad.
Buy: Mattel Games Escape Room in a Box $22.99
21. Halloween (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Vinyl
BEST MUSIC
If you’ve got a vinyl record player at home, set the spooky mood by listening to the iconic soundtrack from the 1978 horror classic, Halloween. Everyone recognizes the eerie piano tune from the film as it has become the unofficial theme of the holiday. Spinning John Carpenter’s score will send shivers down your spine. Plus, the orange and black collector’s vinyl comes in a gorgeous case with crafty artwork to match.
Buy: Halloween (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Vinyl $25.49
22. The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook
MOST SPIRITUAL GAME
There’s something a bit spooky about having your fortune told, even if you don’t believe in it at all. And even though it’s more of an activity than a game, adding a deck of tarot cards and a guidebook to a table in the corner is a great way to let your guests participate in tarot readings without needing to have a dedicated game time during your party. This particular set has a beautiful hardcover book that tells you how to use the included tarot cards and what each combination means.
Buy: The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck and Guidebook $24.99
23. Pick Your Poison Adult Card Game
BEST NSFW GAME
While it’s not strictly designed for Halloween, Pick Your Poison makes an ideal Halloween party game thanks to its poisonous name. In this NSFW party game, players choose which of two scenarios they would rather partake in. Each round means plenty of laughter as you and your friends discuss the possibilities and decide which scenario to choose. This card game would also make a great drinking game with some additional rules.
Buy: Pick Your Poison Adult Card Game $59.95
24. Shudder
BEST FOR STREAMING SCARY MOVIES
What’s Halloween without a few horror flicks? Shudder is basically the Netflix for horror, and they’ve got tons of great content ranging from classics like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Night of the Living Dead to originals like The Host — a movie about a group of friends who hold a spiritual seance over Zoom. It’s the perfect spot to stream and scream. Not to mention, it only costs $4.75.
25. Mars Chocolate Favorites Halloween Variety Mix Bag
EASIEST GAME
Probably the easiest game you could include in your Halloween festivities is the classic “Guess How Many Pieces of Candy in the Bowl” game. Place this Mars Chocolate Favorites Halloween Candy Bars Variety Mix Bag in a glass bowl and ask each guest to write down their guess. The closest person to the actual number wins all the candy in the bowl or a separate prize. Or you could scatter some candy around the house and keep the kids occupied with a scavenger hunt. Either way, be sure to order some extra candy for you to enjoy.
Buy: Mars Chocolate Favorites Halloween Variety Mix Bag $69.90
26. Ghost Hunting KII EMF Meter
BEST FOR GHOST HUNTING
If you think you know who you’re in lockdown with, think again. There might be unseen forces also staying in your space. Halloween is the perfect night to conduct a paranormal investigation. You can search for the spirits living in your home using this KII Electromagnetic Field Radiation (EMF) Meter. The tool essentially works to detect electromagnetic frequencies and body heat that the naked eye can’t see.
Buy: Ghost Hunting KII EMF Meter $64.90
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