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 amp up Halloween (1–10)
Dollar store Halloween goods
You can find plenty of Halloween items at 100-yen shops, too.
They’re inexpensive, easy to incorporate as Halloween accents, and can create a cute finish.
As Halloween gets more popular every year, the selection has grown and there are all kinds of items available.
Even those who hesitate to buy lots of things for a once-a-year event might find their purse strings loosening at just 100 yen.
Consider them as a little extra to add to your costume!
ice cream maker
No party is complete without food.
And for Halloween in particular, sweets are an essential element.
So why not liven up your Halloween with an ice cream maker? Precisely because an ice cream maker looks like a toy, it offers a kind of fun you don’t get from simply making sweets.
Not only does the process itself become enjoyable, but there’s also the thrill of overcoming the doubt of whether something that looks like a toy can really produce food you can eat—that’s part of the charm too.
colored contact lenses
Costumes inspired by ghosts and other spooky motifs are an essential part of Halloween.
It’s nice to pay attention not only to the outfit but also to the small accessories.
Simply changing the look of your eyes with colored contacts can completely transform your impression.
For Halloween, lenses that alter the shape or appearance of the pupil are a classic choice, and pairing them with Dracula or zombie costumes further amplifies the eerie vibe.
Since these go into your eyes, it’s important to choose safe colored contacts.
Do thorough research before wearing them.
Smartphone projector
Projectors that cast images onto walls or screens could pair well with lively party scenes.
For Halloween, they can help create a spooky atmosphere.
To emphasize a casual, homemade vibe, it might be fun to make the projector yourself.
By combining an empty box with a magnifying glass and placing a smartphone inside, you can easily create a projector-like device.
How you made it can also serve as a conversation starter and help make the event more enjoyable.
cheki (instant photo; often refers to Fujifilm Instax)
You’ve probably used one at least once—the nostalgic Cheki.
A Cheki is an instant camera that prints the photo right after you take it.
If you shoot a costume party with a Cheki, it’s fun to look back on later, and you’ll capture photogenic moments.
Giving the Cheki prints to friends will definitely make them happy.
It’s also nice to have a pen ready so you can write something on the spot!
Decoration goods
When it comes to parties, how you decorate the venue is important, too.
For a Halloween party, it might be a good idea to incorporate motifs like jack-o’-lanterns, ghosts, and bats into the decorations.
As Halloween approaches, even 100-yen shops stock Halloween-themed items, so using those can make it easier to plan your décor.
Some items look festive just as they are, but thinking about where to place them and how to arrange them will help create an even more vibrant atmosphere.
Bazooka Cracker
Party poppers are essential tools for livening up events like Halloween parties.
To make your event even more exciting and fun, why not try using larger poppers? Bazooka-style poppers look impressive when you hold them, and they launch more streamers for a more spectacular effect.
Many are also designed to make cleanup easier, with features like firing the streamers in bundled clusters.
Try a few and choose the one you find easiest to use.