Party goods to liven up Halloween
Isn’t the energy of a Halloween party largely determined by the quality of the costumes and the choice of party goods?
It’s fun just to drink, eat, and chat, but don’t you think it would be even more fun and exciting if you added items that can surprise everyone or let everyone join in the fun?
In this article, we introduce handy items for Halloween parties—things everyone can enjoy together and decorative goods alike.
Use it as a reference and have a great party!
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Party goods to liven up Halloween (11–20)
board game
It’s probably a party staple to have everyone gather and get excited over games.
If you pick board games with a Halloween vibe, it can enhance the atmosphere and make things even more lively.
Some examples include “In the Coffin,” featuring Dracula; “Haunted House Gem Hunters,” themed around a haunted house; and “Jiangshi,” which features jiangshi, the Chinese equivalent of zombies.
Paying attention to the setting—like room decorations and costumes—can make enjoying the board games even more fun.
Mega Takoyaki Maker
This is a party gadget for making giant takoyaki.
The sheer size alone makes a big impact, but just look at it—the big sphere shape—it’s the kind of takoyaki maker that gets everyone excited the moment they see it, right? Because it’s so large, it’s also harder to make, which guarantees lots of lively “try this, try that” moments during the cooking process.
Takoyaki is already a party staple, so this product is highly recommended.
You could even use a sweeter batter like castella and make a pumpkin-themed design.
fake blood spray
For Halloween, slightly gory costumes are considered acceptable, right? Even store-bought costumes can instantly feel more Halloween-like with a few tweaks.
Fake blood is the mainstream choice, and since this one is a spray type, it’s easy to apply to clothes or skin! If your friend’s costume at the party feels a bit underwhelming, you could use this spray to boost the quality.
Glowing eyeball
The sight of children going around asking for treats is also an important element of Halloween.
These are party goods with an eyeball motif that can be used for that scene.
The idea is that when an adult tries to hand out candy and looks into the candy box, they’re startled to find eyeballs inside.
They also light up when bumped, so they’re fun even at night.
Because the motif is easy to understand, it might be interesting to use them for venue decorations at a party to create an eerie atmosphere.
Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans
These are jelly beans with some outrageous flavors that became quite a hot topic on YouTube and Twitter.
They recreate the candy that appears in the Harry Potter films, letting you easily play Russian roulette or guess-the-flavor quizzes.
Since they’re Harry Potter–themed sweets, not only fans of Harry Potter but both kids and adults are likely to enjoy them.
garland
A garland, a string-like series of decorations, is versatile because you can use it in any setting depending on the motifs you choose.
For Halloween, bats and jack-o’-lanterns are classics.
Using a translucent jack-o’-lantern design can heighten the eerie mood.
Simply glue string onto a balloon, remove the balloon, and attach eyes and a mouth to create a spooky jack-o’-lantern.
Because it’s made from lightweight materials, it sways in the wind, adding to the creepiness.
Party goods that liven up Halloween (21–30)
prank water gun
If you use a water gun well, it can really liven up a party.
What’s more, this product is a bit vulgar, but since the water comes out from a funny spot, it’s sure to boost the mood and get everyone going.
It might be a little too obvious to use for a jump scare, but I’m sure a water-gun battle would still be a lot of fun.