The Best Halloween Games for Kids

Planning a Halloween party? You do not need to spend a fortune on entertainment. From classic party games you probably remember from your own childhood to spooky games you can pick up online, there are plenty of ways to keep little monsters entertained.

Whether you are planning a Halloween party, a family night or simply want something fun to do over half term, these are some of the best Halloween games for kids.

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1. Halloween Bingo

A Halloween twist on a classic. Look for bingo sets featuring pumpkins, ghosts, witches, bats and other spooky characters. It is particularly good for younger children and works brilliantly at a party.

2. Pumpkin Toss

Get the children throwing bean bags into Halloween themed targets. It is easy to set up and guaranteed to bring out everyone’s competitive side.

3. Apple Bobbing

No Halloween list would be complete without apple bobbing. Fill a large bowl with water, add apples and let children try to grab one using only their mouths.

For younger children, skip the water and make it a safer apple picking game instead.

4. Mummy Wrap

All you need is toilet roll and a willing volunteer. Divide the children into teams and see who can turn one person into the best mummy before the timer runs out.

Expect plenty of giggling and at least one mummy who cannot walk afterwards.

5. Wink Murder

Turn off the lights, sit everyone in a circle and secretly choose the murderer. The murderer then winks at the other players, who dramatically fall out of the game. Can the detective work out who is doing it?

It is simple, requires no equipment and is especially good for older children.

6. Monster Freeze Dance

Put on some spooky music and let everyone dance like their favourite monster. When the music stops, everyone must freeze.

Anyone caught moving is out. Or, for younger children, simply keep playing without eliminating anyone.

7. Stick the Nose on the Witch

A Halloween version of the classic party game. Blindfold the children one at a time and see who can get the witch’s nose closest to the right spot.

It is cheap, easy and surprisingly competitive.

8. Halloween Ring Toss

Pick up a Halloween ring toss set featuring pumpkins, witches or spooky characters and see who can land the most rings.

It is a great choice for a garden party but works indoors too if you have enough space.

9. Halloween Pinata

Fill a spooky pinata with wrapped sweets and small treats, then let children take turns trying to break it open.

It makes a brilliant finale for a Halloween party. Just make sure there is plenty of space and that children are closely supervised.

10. Halloween Treasure Hunt

Hide Halloween themed objects around the house or garden and give children clues to find them. You could hide toy spiders, mini pumpkins, plastic bats or even little wrapped treats.

For younger children, keep the clues simple and make the objects easy to spot.

11. Halloween Board Games

Sometimes the best answer is simply getting everyone around the table. Look for spooky themed versions of familiar favourites or Halloween editions of popular children’s games.

12. Halloween Charades

Write down spooky characters, creatures and Halloween activities and take turns acting them out. Think witches flying, zombies walking, vampires biting and ghosts floating.

It costs nothing and can be adapted for almost any age.

13. Donut Eating Race

Hang up a row of ring doughnuts and challenge children to eat them without using their hands.

It is messy, ridiculous and exactly the sort of game children remember.

14. Pass the Pumpkin

Play like traditional pass the parcel, but with a Halloween twist. Wrap a small prize in several layers of paper and pass the pumpkin around while spooky music plays.

When the music stops, whoever is holding it removes a layer. Keep going until someone reaches the prize.

15. Halloween Pong

Give the classic party game a spooky makeover with Halloween pong. Set up Halloween themed cups in a triangle and have children take turns throwing ping pong balls into them. You can use orange and black cups, add spooky stickers or buy a Halloween game online.

Make Halloween Game Night A Hit

The best Halloween party games do not need to be complicated. Mix a couple of games you can buy with classics such as apple bobbing, musical statues and mummy wrap, and you have enough entertainment to keep everyone busy.

Add some Halloween snacks, spooky music and a few decorations and you are officially ready for a very fun, slightly chaotic Halloween.