Exciting Halloween games! Ideas that will captivate both kids and adults
Want to throw a fun Halloween party with friends and family but not sure what games to prepare? In this article, we’ll introduce a range of Halloween games—from easy indoor activities that get everyone excited to creative twists that turn everyday play into something special.
It’s packed with ideas to boost the Halloween mood, like candy-based games and slightly spooky activities with ghostly themes.
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Exciting Halloween games! Ideas that will captivate both kids and adults (71–80)
Role-play transformation pretend play
When you think of Halloween, costumes are the star of the show.
So let’s turn the costumes themselves into a game! For boys, heroes or superhero teams; for girls, princesses, and so on.
It lifts everyone’s spirits and makes ordinary make-believe play many times more fun.
And of course, adults should get into character and join the fun too!
Boo! (Geister Treppe)
A cute-looking board game that amps up the Halloween mood: “Ghouls Galore!” At first glance it seems like a simple roll-and-move game where you roll the die and climb the stairs by the number shown.
But the die has a ghost symbol, and when it comes up, you place a ghost cover over any piece you like.
Once everyone’s pieces are covered by ghosts, you lose track of which piece is yours.
You then move the ghost you believe is your own.
When a ghost reaches the goal, you lift it to reveal the color of the piece inside, and the player with that color wins.
It’s a quirky twist on a roll-and-move.
There’s also an extra-confusing rule: after all pieces are covered by ghosts, if you roll the ghost symbol, you can swap the positions of any two pieces.
Charlie Charlie game
Prepare two pencils and a sheet of paper, write YES and NO on the paper, and say, “Charlie, Charlie, are you here?” Then the pencils will start to move and answer you—or so the story goes.
In Japan, there’s something similar called ‘Kokkuri-san,’ right? Want to dress up and ask what you want to know?
Do-Re-Mi Song Game
It’s a game where, using the Do-Re-Mi song everyone knows, the person called on sings the phrase for the specified scale degree.
You have to sing the melody accurately, too.
Once you try it, it turns out to be surprisingly challenging—an easy party game with a twist.
Hugo: Playing Tag with a Ghost
When it comes to Halloween party games, the horror element is essential, right? “Hugo: Ghost and Run” is a board game packed with spooky fun that you can play in about 30 minutes.
The rules are very simple: a ghost roams the hallway, and if a player gets caught, they’re thrown into the dungeon.
Ending up in the dungeon gives you negative points, and the player with the highest score at the end wins.
What’s great about this game is that, although it uses dice, it also has strong strategic elements, like planning your moves as you aim for spaces called rooms.
It’s perfect for when you want to give your brain a little workout!
The Game of Life
If you want to play something heartwarming with the whole family, The Game of Life is a great choice.
It’s an easy way to get everyone fired up.
Once you’ve bought the set, preparation is simple.
Why not enjoy it at home as entertainment for a Halloween party? Give it a try!
Yokai Board Game
Since Halloween originated overseas, the holiday tends to evoke images of Western-style monsters like zombies and Dracula.
However, it might be fun to spend the Halloween season playing alongside Japanese yokai for a change.
So why not try a simple yokai board game where you advance the number of spaces shown on a roulette wheel, and the first to reach the goal wins? Its hallmark is that various yokai appear as you move along the board.
If you’d like to enjoy a uniquely Japanese twist on Halloween, give it a try.
