Halloween is the perfect time to gather friends and family for a night of fun, frights, and friendly competition. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or looking for something to play during a spooky movie marathon, these Halloween-themed games will make the night memorable. In this post, we’ll share some of the best games to play on Halloween and give you the rules to get started.
1. Betrayal at House on the Hill
Players: 3-6 Ages: 12+ Game Time: 60-90 minutes
In Betrayal at House on the Hill, you and your friends explore a creepy, haunted mansion, building the game board room by room. But beware—one player will eventually betray the group, and you’ll need to survive their evil plan!
How to Play:
Players take turns exploring the house by drawing and placing room tiles as they move through doors.
Some rooms contain Omens, which can trigger the Haunt. When this happens, one player becomes the traitor, and the game shifts into a battle between the traitor and the remaining players.
The objective varies based on the specific Haunt that occurs (there are 50 different scenarios), but the goal is usually to defeat the traitor or escape the house.
The game ends when either the traitor’s plan succeeds or the remaining players escape or defeat the traitor.
This game is perfect for Halloween because of its eerie atmosphere and unpredictable twists!
2. Werewolf (or Mafia)
Players: 7-20 Ages: 10+ Game Time: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Werewolf is a party game of deduction and deception, making it perfect for Halloween gatherings. Players take on the roles of villagers and werewolves, with the werewolves trying to eliminate the villagers without being caught.
How to Play:
Players are secretly assigned roles: Werewolves (who work together to eliminate villagers), Villagers, and special roles like the Seer (who can identify werewolves).
The game alternates between Night and Day phases. At night, the werewolves secretly choose a villager to eliminate. During the day, players discuss who they think the werewolves are and vote to eliminate a player.
The villagers win if they eliminate all the werewolves. The werewolves win if they outnumber the villagers.
This game builds suspense as everyone tries to guess who the werewolves are. It’s especially fun when played with a spooky, candle-lit atmosphere!
3. Mysterium
Players: 2-7
Ages: 10+
Game Time: 45 minutes
In Mysterium, one player takes on the role of a ghost, giving clues to help the other players (who act as psychic investigators) solve the mystery of their murder.
How to Play:
The ghost player is given a set of cards that depict a suspect, location, and weapon. The ghost must use abstract Vision Cards to give clues to the investigators without speaking.
The investigators work together to interpret the visions and guess the correct suspect, location, and weapon.
The game is cooperative, and everyone wins if the investigators solve the mystery before the time runs out.
The eerie artwork and ghostly theme make this a perfect game for a Halloween night full of suspense and mystery.
4. One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Players: 3-10 Ages: 8+ Game Time: 10-15 minutes
A fast-paced, streamlined version of Werewolf, One Night Ultimate Werewolf condenses the classic game into a single round of intense deduction and bluffing.
How to Play:
Each player is assigned a secret role, including Werewolves, Villagers, and special characters like the Troublemaker or Seer.
During the night phase, players with special roles perform actions (like switching roles or peeking at cards), and during the day, everyone debates who the werewolves are.
The game ends with a single vote. If the villagers successfully identify at least one werewolf, they win. If the werewolves survive, they win.
The short game time and lively discussions make this a perfect Halloween party game that can be played multiple times in one night.
5. Ghost Blitz
Players: 2-8
Ages: 8+
Game Time: 20 minutes
Ghost Blitz is a fast-paced, reaction-based game where players race to grab the correct object from the table based on a card’s clues. This is a fun, family-friendly option for Halloween.
How to Play:
The game includes five objects: a ghost, a chair, a bottle, a mouse, and a book.
Each round, a card is drawn that shows two objects in different colors. Players must quickly decide which object to grab based on the card’s clues. If no object matches, players must grab the object that isn’t represented by color or type on the card.
The player who grabs the correct object scores a point. The first player to a set number of points wins.
The haunted theme and quick reflexes required make this game a thrilling choice for Halloween.
6. Zombie Dice
Players: 2-99
Ages: 10+
Game Time: 10-20 minutes
In Zombie Dice, you play as zombies, rolling dice to eat brains while avoiding being shot by survivors. The goal is to be the first to collect 13 brains.
How to Play:
On your turn, roll three dice. Each die shows a brain, footsteps, or a shotgun blast.
Brains are points, footsteps allow you to reroll, and shotgun blasts are bad news. If you get three shotgun blasts, your turn ends, and you lose all brains collected that round.
You can choose to stop and score your brains at any time during your turn.
The first player to reach 13 brains wins the game.
Zombie Dice is fast, fun, and filled with luck, making it a great quick game for Halloween parties.
7. Halloween Charades
Players: 4+
Ages: 6+
Game Time: Varies
Halloween Charades is a simple but fun game for any Halloween gathering. You can create a spooky twist by acting out Halloween-themed words and phrases.
How to Play:
Write down a list of Halloween-themed characters, movies, or objects (e.g., witch, ghost, vampire, haunted house).
Players take turns acting out the words or phrases without speaking, while their team tries to guess the correct answer within a set time limit.
The team that guesses the most words correctly wins.
This classic party game is a guaranteed hit and can easily be tailored to suit any age group.
These Halloween-themed games bring the perfect mix of fun, strategy, and spookiness to your gathering. Whether you prefer deduction games like Werewolf or cooperative experiences like Mysterium, there’s something for everyone. Add some creepy decorations, dim the lights, and get ready for a Halloween game night that no one will forget!
What’s your favorite Halloween game? Let us know in the comments!
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