Handmade games recommended for Halloween parties
Halloween, the once-a-year event that children and adults alike look forward to! In recent years, it’s become hugely popular in Japan, with people dressing up and joining events.
More and more places—like nursery schools, kindergartens, and even homes—are hosting Halloween parties.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended handmade games for Halloween parties! All the games we introduce can be made using easily available materials, so kids can enjoy helping with the preparations, too.
Create fun, handmade Halloween memories you can’t get from video games!
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- A Halloween song for children. A fun Halloween song.
Handmade games recommended for Halloween parties (21–30)
Candy grab
Keeping your balance is the key! Here are some ideas for a candy grab.
For Halloween, the phrase “trick or treat” is a classic, right? To avoid tricks from costumed kids, having candy at the party is pretty much essential.
This time, let’s incorporate a candy grab.
All you need to do is fill a jack-o’-lantern container with candies like hard candy and chocolate, and you’re all set! Since the opening is narrow, it might be tough to score a huge haul of sweets!
Skeleton Ball Toss
Competing for time is fun too! Here’s an idea for a skeleton ball toss game.
What comes to mind when you think of Halloween motifs? There are lots—pumpkins, bats, ghosts, skeletons, and more.
This time, let’s make a skeleton-themed box and try a ball toss challenge.
You’ll need a cardboard box, a skeleton made from construction paper, glue, a clear plastic sheet, and colored balls.
Divide into teams and time how long it takes to get all the colored balls in—timing it will make it even more exciting!
Spider Jump
Let’s make and play with everyday materials! Here’s an idea for “Spider Jump.” It’s also perfect for anyone who doesn’t have time to make toys while getting ready for a Halloween party.
Using simple supplies, create a game kids will love.
You’ll need toilet paper rolls, origami paper, scissors, double-sided tape or glue, pipe cleaners, round stickers, paper plates, a permanent marker, masking tape, and more.
Make spiders out of toilet paper rolls and flick them with your fingers to aim for a high score!
Mystery Box
A game where you guess what’s inside a box using only your sense of touch would be a big hit with kids at Halloween.
You can even make the box yourself.
Cover a cardboard box with construction paper and decorate it with illustrations like ghosts and jack-o’-lanterns.
The key is to attach a clear file (plastic sleeve) to just one side of the box so people around can see what’s inside.
Be sure to prepare items related to Halloween to put in the box.
The kids will surely be excited and a little nervous as they reach inside to find out what’s in there.
In conclusion
I introduced some handmade games that I recommend for Halloween parties.
Did you find any games you’d like to try or make? Create them together with your family, friends, or nursery/kindergarten teachers, and have a blast celebrating Halloween!