[Part 2] Recommended DIY Games for a Halloween Party
Halloween is such a fun event for kids—they get to enjoy costumes they can’t usually wear and collect lots of sweets! When October comes, many families decorate their rooms with Halloween motifs and throw a Halloween party on the day.
In this article, we introduce ideas for handmade games recommended for Halloween.
Many of the ideas use materials you can find around the house, like recycled items, so you can prepare for Halloween while enjoying crafts with your children.
Feel free to use these as a reference, make them, and have fun playing the games together!
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[Part 2] Recommended DIY Games for a Halloween Party (11–20)
Toko-toko Pumpkin Race
This is a handmade toy called the “Tokotoko Pumpkin.” Under the paper cup decorated as a pumpkin, there’s a clear cup, and attached to the cup is a battery with a string through the center and rubber bands wrapped around both ends.
The rubber bands are fixed to the cup.
When you pull the string, the battery spins and twists the rubber bands.
When you release the string, it tries to return to its original state, and that force makes the pumpkin move.
The decorations would also look cute as a ghost or a witch.
Make several of these and have everyone race them! People might be delighted if you prepare a small prize for first place!
Halloween candy lottery
Sweets are an indispensable part of Halloween—kids roam around town in search of treats.
A simple lottery to win candy is a classic at festivals as well.
It’s a fun game where you pull a string to get a treat, but you don’t know which string is connected to which candy, adding a nice element of randomness.
Prepare a large cardboard box as the lottery booth, with strings hanging down from the top, each attached to a different treat.
At the front of the box, the strings are bundled together and hidden behind a large decorative motif so no one can tell which string leads to which treat.
The structure is very simple, so with some creative decoration, you can really enhance the Halloween atmosphere.
Halloween piñata
A piñata is a paper party doll used in festivals in Mexico and other parts of Latin America.
It’s filled with candy and toys, which also makes it a great match for Halloween.
In this exciting activity, a piñata is hung up and blindfolded children take turns hitting it with a stick to break it open.
An easy way to make one is to layer paper onto a balloon and then remove the balloon afterward.
The strength varies greatly depending on how much paper you apply; if it’s too strong, it might not break at all, so it’s important to make it sturdy enough to be fun but still breakable.
Ball Catch
A fun ball game you can enjoy indoors is ball catch.
It’s a two-person activity: one person throws the ball, and the other catches it.
Instead of catching with bare hands, use a bowl or a bucket.
For a Halloween twist, using small jack-o’-lantern mascots instead of a ball creates a great atmosphere and is recommended.
You can also decorate the catching bowl or bucket with pumpkin faces to give it a Halloween theme.
Transform into a witch! Halloween game
This is a game that mixes Halloween elements into an obstacle course.
The rule is: each time you clear an obstacle, you receive one item to transform into a witch.
Set up three obstacles and gradually transform with a cape, a hat, and a wand! It’s great because you can adjust the difficulty to suit the age group by changing the type or number of obstacles.
Finally, say “Trick or treat!!”, receive some candy, and you’ve reached the goal.
It’s a game that kids can enjoy from start to finish.
In conclusion
How did you like these ideas for DIY Halloween games? Did you find any that will liven up your party? All of the ideas are relatively easy to make, so be sure to enjoy some crafting time with the kids.
It’s sure to make everyone even more excited for Halloween!