Looking for some fun Halloween party games for kids? These free printable guessing games are easy to set up, fun for a crowd, and perfect for a Halloween party at home or in the classroom. And don't worry, grownups can play, too!
I don't know about the rest of you, but some years Halloween seems to sneak up on me! Between school, homework, activities, and everything else going on, it's easy to run out of time for the fun stuff.
That's one reason I love simple, easy-prep Halloween games.
I previously shared my Halloween Charades/Taboo and Guess the Creepy Pair games. Some of the couples in the guessing game were a little too old-fashioned for my younger kids. (Apparently, not everyone appreciates the classics!)
So I created two more kid-friendly versions: Guess the Halloween Pair and Guess the Halloween Character. Both are easy to print, require very little preparation, and are a fun way to get everyone talking and laughing.
Grab your family, invite the neighbor kids, and let the guessing begin!
Guess the Halloween Pair
Of course, I can't show you the download, or everyone will know the answers to the game! The printable includes the names of 14 couples that would be fun to mimic for Halloween. They might be actual couples (think Frankenstein and the Bride of Frankenstein), or the may be more like a "dynamic duo" (think Batman and Robin).
Preparation:
Cut the printable into strips (with one couple on each strip of paper), and tape one paper to the back of each player.
To play:
Players take turns asking each other yes or no questions to find out what couple is written on their back. Once the couple is guessed, the player can continue helping other players discover their Halloween couple.
Guess the Halloween Character
If your crowd is too young to recognize the Halloween couples, try this game instead. The game is played just like the previous game, except there is only one spooky character name on each strip of paper. (Think "The Headless Horseman," and yes, the names listed are much more kid-friendly than that one!)
If you want to adapt this for even younger kids, print out picture of a spooky characters to tape to their backs instead. (Characters from movies they have seen might work well.)
The download includes 14 characters.
Once you've tried these as a warm up, it's time to get a little crazy with my Halloween Charades from last year. Everyone will have a blast acting out the silly Halloween situations! (And, if you have a physically handicapped player who can't do the actions, the game also works perfectly with Taboo. Describe the situation without using any of the words on the paper.)
So, what are you waiting for? Check out the download, and get busy! (Remember, once you've looked at the download, you'll know all of the answers, so be sure to keep them secret!)
Now for the most important part . . . Have fun!
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Joyce
Fun ideas! I think it's hard to come up with games as clever as these are! I can't use them this year - but I'm saving them for next. Thank you!
Heidi
Thanks, Joyce! You always have great ideas. I'm glad you like mine, too.
Debbie
Our family LOVES games! Thanks for sharing these great ideas! We would also love it if you would share them at our Super Saturday Link Party going on now!
Deb
http://www.madefrompinterest.net/2013/10/super-saturday-link-party-15/
Heidi
Thanks for the invite. I'm all linked up.
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama
I love all of these ideas! :) Thank you so much for linking up at the HalloWonderful Link Party this week!
Heidi
Thanks, Carrie. Thanks for the great party!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
My kids love any kind of charades! Thanks for linking to Less Laundry, More Linking
Heidi Fowler
Thanks, Nancy! I hope your kids love these, too! In fact, I haven't played them with my kids yet this year. I'd better get them out!
julie
Is there a printable for pin the spider on the web - or somewhere this can be bought , and for halloween bingo . brilliant ideas great page thanks
Heidi
Hi, Julie. I don’t have a pin the spider on the web printable. Good idea, though. Now I need to make one!
I do have several Halloween bingo games in my Etsy store. You’ll find them here: (I can’t add a link here, but you can copy and paste:)
etsy.com/shop/OneCreativeMommyShop