Need something to do between costumes, snacks and candy? These are the kinds of low-tech games that work in a living room, classroom or backyard.
Mummy WrappingSplit into teams and race to wrap one teammate like a mummy using paper streamers or toilet paper.
Pin the Skull on the SkeletonA Halloween spin on the classic blindfold party game. Use a paper skull, femur or other bone.
Bobbing for ApplesA very old autumn party game. For a drier version, hang apples or donuts from strings instead.
Candy Corn CountFill a clear jar with candy corn, let everyone guess the total, then reveal the closest guess.
Halloween BingoUse spooky words or pictures, candy pieces as markers, and a small prize for five in a row.
Halloween HangmanChoose Halloween words and phrases, or use the printable sheets from the activities section.
Halloween HuntHide candy or another treasure and build a clue trail around the house or yard.
Monster Mash Freeze DanceDance while the music plays. When it stops, everybody freezes. Last monster moving sits out.
Halloween Feel BoxesFill covered boxes with harmless textures and let players guess the “gross” mystery item by touch.
Pumpkin PopPut tiny prizes in orange balloons, inflate them, and let players pop the pumpkin patch with adult supervision.
Walk the WebMake a masking-tape spiderweb on the floor and try to balance along the lines without stepping off.
Witch Hat Ring TossTurn cone-shaped witch hats into targets for a simple carnival-style ring toss.
Party rule: adjust every game for the age, space and abilities of the kids playing. The goal is laughs, not elimination drama.