Indoor Halloween games to get everyone excited! Ideas kids and adults can enjoy
Want to throw a lively indoor Halloween party with friends and family but not sure what games to prepare? In this article, we introduce easy-to-enjoy indoor games perfect for Halloween—from candy-based games, to thrilling, heart-pounding ones, to laugh-out-loud group games.
They’re simple to set up and great fun for everyone, from kids to adults.
It’s packed with ideas for indoor games that will help you create special Halloween memories.
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Indoor Halloween Party Games That Get Everyone Pumped! Fun Ideas for Kids and Adults (21–30)
Ghost-hunting game
It’s a game where players search for various Halloween-themed ghosts placed around a room.
Stick ghost motifs on the walls, turn down the lights, and have players take on the challenge in the dark.
It’s also a great idea to prepare cards listing which motifs are hidden so players can use them as a reference while searching.
You can adjust the difficulty—like making the motifs darker so they blend into the shadows or dimming the lights more—to make it even more exciting.
The game might really heat up if the number found or the completion time determines how fancy the candy prizes are.
Pumpkin Stacking
If you’re looking for Halloween party ideas for a daycare or kindergarten, we recommend “Pumpkin Stacking.” It’s a game where you stack Halloween-style pumpkins as high as you can without letting them fall—a simple activity that anyone can enjoy.
If you make the pumpkins by hand using soft fabric like cushions, even very young children can play safely! Adding faces like jack-o’-lanterns and leaves will boost the Halloween vibe and make the kids even happier.
Mark search game!
This is a game where players aim for the goal by stepping only on matching marks placed on the floor.
By following Halloween-themed symbols like pumpkins and ghosts, participants can also deepen their understanding of the event.
You can start with easily distinguishable marks—such as different types—and gradually increase the difficulty with subtler differences like color variations to build excitement.
It works with various rules: individual matches where players race to reach their own goals, or team matches where groups compete to finish the course first.
In the Halloween spirit, making the winning team’s treats more extravagant will surely heat up the competition.
Wink Killer
Wink Killer is a game you can enjoy without any props.
First, choose one participant to be the Killer.
Make sure no one else knows who the Killer is.
Once the game starts, the Killer eliminates people by winking at anyone who makes eye contact.
The person who makes eye contact should wait a brief moment, then announce that they’re out.
If the Killer eliminates everyone within the time limit, the Killer wins.
Everyone else plays as citizens: avert your gaze while trying to identify who the Killer is.
It’s also fun to add an accomplice role to the game.
Picture search game
This is a game where you search for Halloween-themed illustrations hidden under murky black water.
It helps to present the methods in advance—such as the version where you press down plastic wrap with your finger or the one where you blow through a straw—since they’re easy to understand.
You can also adjust the difficulty based on the overall size and the number of illustrations, so it’s recommended to start with smaller setups with fewer items and gradually make it harder.
The darkness of the water also affects the difficulty, so focusing on that aspect could be interesting as well.
Halloween piñata
Let’s decorate with a piñata to liven up your Halloween activities.
A piñata is a paper doll-like ball filled with candy and small toys.
In Mexico and many Central and South American countries, it’s often broken open during festivals and children’s birthday celebrations.
The way they break it is different from Japan: blindfolded children take turns hitting the ball with a stick until it bursts.
It’s like a kusudama-breaking game—sounds fun, doesn’t it? You can make one easily by turning a paper bag into a jack-o’-lantern or adding simple Halloween decorations.
Spend a fun time with the kids using a Halloween piñata!
Ghost Catch Game
Here’s a game you can easily enjoy with just simple movements.
Thread a toilet paper roll onto a long stick—like a broom handle or a cleaning wiper—then drop it from above.
If you catch it smoothly with good timing, you’ve nailed it! The rules are super simple, but it’s surprisingly exciting.
Decorate the toilet paper roll with Halloween-style ghost drawings, for example.
If you don’t have much time to prepare, just adding some googly eyes will set the mood.
It’s a game you can enjoy right away, so give it a try!