Halloween parties hit differently when there are games that keep everyone moving and laughing.
Whether you are hosting a spooky backyard bash for kids, a teen hangout with a bit of thrill, or an adult gathering that mixes fun with friendly competition, outdoor games are the secret to making the night unforgettable.
From classic pumpkin tosses to creepy scavenger hunts and flashlight tag with a haunted twist, there is something here for every age group.
This guide rounds up the best outdoor Halloween games that bring the right mix of fun, scares, and energy to your celebration.
Outdoor Halloween Games for Kids, Teens & Adults
1. Pumpkin Bowling
Requirements:
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6–10 empty plastic bottles (decorated as ghosts/monsters)
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1 small round pumpkin
How to Play:
Set up the bottles like bowling pins. Players roll the pumpkin to knock down as many as possible. Each player gets two turns, and the one with the highest score wins.
2. Mummy Relay Race
Requirements:
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Rolls of toilet paper or white crepe paper
How to Play:
Split players into teams. One person is the “mummy” and the others wrap them completely in toilet paper. The wrapped player must then race to the finish line. First team across wins!
3. Witch Hat Ring Toss
Requirements:
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A witch hat (DIY with cardboard or store-bought)
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Glow stick necklaces or rings
How to Play:
Set the witch hat on the ground or a table. Players stand a few feet away and toss rings, aiming to land them on the hat’s point.
4. Monster Freeze Dance
Requirements:
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Music player with spooky Halloween tunes
How to Play:
Players dance like monsters while music plays. When the music stops, they must “freeze” in place. Anyone caught moving is out. The last person dancing wins.
5. Pumpkin Hunt
Requirements:
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Small plastic pumpkins or orange Easter eggs filled with candy/prizes
How to Play:
Hide pumpkins around the yard. Players must find as many as they can within a time limit. Whoever collects the most wins.
6. Zombie Tag
Requirements:
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Open outdoor space
How to Play:
Choose one player to be the zombie. The zombie tags others, who then also become zombies. Game continues until one untagged human remains.
7. Eyeball Spoon Race
Requirements:
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Plastic spoons
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Plastic eyeballs (or ping pong balls with eyes drawn on)
How to Play:
Players must carry an eyeball on a spoon while racing to the finish line. If the eyeball falls, they must restart. First to cross wins.
8. Ghostly Sack Race
Requirements:
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Large pillowcases or potato sacks (decorate with ghost faces)
How to Play:
Players hop to the finish line inside their sacks. Add a spooky twist by racing under dim lights or with glow sticks.
9. Spider Web Obstacle Course
Requirements:
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White string, rope, or streamers
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Outdoor space to create a web
How to Play:
Tie string between trees or poles to form a web. Players must crawl and climb through without touching the “web.” Fastest through the course wins.
10. Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe
Requirements:
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Chalk or tape to make a tic-tac-toe board on the ground
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5 mini orange pumpkins & 5 mini white pumpkins
How to Play:
Players use pumpkins as X’s and O’s. First to get three in a row wins. You can replay multiple rounds for fun.
put on the Halloween decorations?
Plan the ultimate party that will be the talk of the town for the next couple of years atleast.
And as for games..
Fret not.
We have it for you.
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Do not limit your Halloween to just Trick-or-Treating.
Amp up your games.
Pick one and let us know which one you liked the best.
