It’s that time of the month when Halloween is glancing at me and I am gazing back at it. I know, we are still more than a couple of months away from celebrating the Spooktacular event, but I have my list ready of what I am going to wear, eat, drink, and even play.
While most people would associate Halloween with decoratingthe house, watching horror films, and going on a pumpkin trail but I’d prioritize staying inside and hosting my guests with some Halloween party games that they’ll never forget in a lifetime.
Murder Mystery Game
We are going old school here. Murder mystery game involves your guests (family or friends) to play multiple characters in a story. Every single party guest dresses up and plays a suspect in a murder. They eventually work together to solve a fictitious murder and find out who the assassin is. In case you want to play the game this Halloween, look out for free murder mystery game scripts online. These scripts provide detailed instructions on gameplay.
Spider Web Splat Game
Surely you have played darts all your life. Spider Web Splat is similar to the game of darts and adds a creepy element to your Halloween party. Instead of a dart, the game involves assorted plastic spiders that you have to throw at the colorful cardboard and score points. Just like any other dart game, your focus should be on landing the spiders in the center to score maximum points and secure a win. Buy this game on Walmart for $11.
Ouija Board
Ouija board has a lot of mysticism and dark theories attached to it. Whatever might be the case, it can be your Halloween companion and is best suited for two people to play. All you need to do is place your hands on the planchette and wait for magic to unfold. I won’t spoil your mood by saying it’s mostly battery-operated, even though it is. All you need to do is ask a specific question and then wait for the answer the mystifying oracle has in store for you.
Pumpkin Decorating Station
Halloween and pumpkins go hand in hand. While you might use them for your decoration, they can also play a role in spooking your Halloween party game. The best part about this game is that you don’t need to cut or carve the pumpkin; rather, just place the stickers on the pumpkin body and make it as spooky as possible. You can play the pumpkin decorating game with your kids, or indulge in a small competition with your friends on who decorates the best. Buy a pack of 48 pumpkin stickers from Amazon for $7 to add a fun feeling to your party.
Halloween Costume Contest
Halloween is not just about decorating your homes with wreaths and mason jars. The festival is also about dressing up in different costumes. If you are planning to host a Halloween party this season, make sure to include a Halloween costume contest in the event. The rules of the game are simple. One who dresses in the best outfit for Halloween takes the reward home.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
We have another pumpkin game that many adults would fancy. Pumpkin carving contest involves a lot of skill and concentration. The rules are simple: the one with the best carving wins. You can even set a time limit to find which adult ends up making the most terrific, spooky, and impressive pumpkin design.
Pumpkin Bowling
Transform your lawn into a bowling ramp for Halloween and have fun with your pals. Get some toilet paper rolls and bowling pins; place them in your patio or garden and use a pumpkin as a bowl to tumble them down.
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Pumpkin Ring Toss
This may not be a very popular game, but that is what we intend to do. Introduce you to some Halloween party games for adults that will make a once-in-a-lifetime experience for your guests. As evident from the name, the game involves multiple pumpkins and rings that one will toss over them.
Halloween Charades for Adults
A party without charades is like Halloween without Jack-o’-Lanterns. While in a normal dumb charades game, you have to try and guess the title of a book or a film, but in Halloween, things get a little spiced up. All you have to do as a host is divide your guests into two teams and play the game. Fill the bowl with ideas of scary hollowed movies like Conjuring and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and get rolling!
Never Have I Ever
The ‘Never Have I Ever’ game is usually associated with your kinks, but can be a wonderful addition to your Halloween party. With options like, never have I ever carved a pumpkin, read a horror book, it is the perfect icebreaker for your party. The game cards can be availed at Etsy and will cost you less than $10.
Jenga if You DARE
If you love playing games, then playing Jenga is the perfect thing to do with your friends. However, to make it full of twists and turns for Halloween, you can write a spooky dare on each of the Jenga blocks. As each player pulls their block, they have to complete their dare before moving on to the next player. The more goofy the dare ideas, the more hilarious the game is.
Monster Mash Dance Competition
This monster mash dance competition will decide who can do the best robotics and Frankenstein monster dance. This groovy activity will add a bit of fun to your Halloween party and will make everybody shake a leg or two. The best one will shine out. You can add a little spook by wearing scary costumes. Let the groove begin.
Halloween Blind Cocktail Taste Test
Let your guests’ taste buds do some hard work with this blind cocktail taste test. Blindfold each player and make them sip spooky cocktails and mocktails with Halloween-themed ingredients and names. If they guess correctly which deadly and mysterious potion they are drinking, award them with prizes to stimulate good energy.
Spider Legs Pantyhose Game
Let your Halloween party crawl with excitement by arranging this game for your guests to enjoy. You will need a bunch of pantyhose for this game. Start by placing a ball, grapefruit, or orange into a pair of pantyhose. When you are done, wrap the socks around a player’s waist in a way that resembles spider legs. Now, tell your guests to use socks to hit a balloon or ball to cross the finish line.
Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe
Take the fun outside with this pumpkin tic-tac-toe Halloween game. To make it Halloween-themed, use white and orange pumpkins instead of x’s and o’s. For the grid, you need a flat surface and duct tape. And that’s it, you are up for a healthy and heart competition with a spooky touch. Let the game begin.
Final Thoughts
There are a plethora of Halloween party games for adults, but these aforementioned games will help you add both fright and fun elements to your celebration. So, what are you waiting for? Plan your party game before it’s too late and you get occupied with other work.
