3 Games for Halloween Parties

As Fall sweeps in, kids and parents get an opportunity to enjoy some Fall activities. Now, Halloween's around the corner, and that means it's time to pull out the mothball covered costumes from the cupboard! Air them and try them on. Kids have a tendency to shoot up; make sure the costume fits them well. Not too short, not too long, not too loose and not too tight, or you won't hear the end of it!

Halloween by Srdjan Jovanovich

It's good to plan for some Halloween games. You could pull out Halloween games from the Net, or get inventive if you have the time. People enjoy them and it's a good way to get people to gel together. Make sure groups have a good mix of kids and adults. Organize for some Halloween finger food and spooky drinks for kids. You are all set for the party now. To add some fun, here are three games you could try:

1. Halloween Telephone

The good thing about this games is that it requires zero preparation. Everyone sits around in a circle. The first person whispers something Halloween related into the neighbor's ear. Then the whisper is passed on. It's great fun to see what the last person has heard and compare it to what the first person said. If little kids are there, the urgency to pass on the message can morph it into something totally different. 

2. Pumpkin Jigsaw

This requires some preparation. Trace out a large pumpkin on thick card stock. Trace out jigsaw pieces and cut it out carefully. Make sure pieces are distinctly different. Get the teams to assemble the pumpkin and time them to decide who's the fastest.

3. Pull Out Pairs

Using slightly thick card stock, get the kids to trace out shapes related to Halloween like pumpkin, conical hat, a cape etc. They should be smaller than your palm, and need to be in pairs. Now drop them all into a box. Blindfold the guests and ask them to feel around in the box and pull out items in pairs. If you have prepared just one box, then teams take turns to pull out the pairs. Time the teams and the one which finishes fastest is the winner. 

Well get everything ready, and you are all set for a great Halloween party. Have a great time!