129 Halloween Party Games That Are Always A Big Hit

Murder in the Dark

A murder mystery game with no setup and just a deck of cards. And because it's played in the dark, there's a spooky atmosphere from the start.

Guess the Pumpkin's Weight

You only need a pumpkin and a scale for this simple Halloween party game. Get a fairly large pumpkin to make the game more challenging, and have your guests make guesses about its weight. Award a prize to the person with the closest or exact guess.

Mind Reader Game

In this mind-reading game, a “test subject” is chosen to complete a series of incomplete phrases on a questionnaire. After they've answered, all the other participants will have their chance to see who can "read the mind" of the test subject. Have them guess how the subject completed each phrase — the person who gets the most right wins.

Movie Picture Clues

Set out a few objects related to a Halloween movie. Which one of your cinephile guests can get the most right?

Cat Got Your Tongue

As the party begins, declare certain words off-limits. Use common words people are likely to use. If someone is caught, they’ll have to be punished (get creative here!)

Ghost Dart Board

Playing darts in a party setting can be… tricky. Make a spooky version with completely safe sticker "darts." No harm, no foul.

Candy-Filled Balloon Pumpkins

These balloon pumpkins have been filled with treats and are now ready to burst open! Kids can take turns popping the pumpkins like piñatas or take them home as party favors.

Ghost Races

Glue some black felt to pillowcases to create ghostly faces - a fun way to take some spooky vibes to the Potato Sack Race.

Candy Jenga

Buy a bucket of flat candies and treaties (like Kit-Kat or Hershey's bars). Players will take turns stacking them on top of one another. The person that will make the sweet tower fall to the ground loses — while the winners get to split the tasty loot.