Halloween Minute To Win It Games
Get ready for a frightfully fun time with these quick, easy and hilarious Halloween minute to win it games—perfect for Halloween parties, classroom gatherings, or even a spooky family game night!
These 60-second games are packed with laughter, a little chaos and just the right amount of Halloween magic.
Whether you’re hosting a classroom party, planning fun Halloween games for youth groups, or organizing the next Halloween party, these activities are sure to delight!
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Halloween Minute To Win It Games
1. Mummy Wrap
Supplies:
- Roll of toilet paper (one per team)
Instructions:
- One team member is the “mummy,” and the other is the wrapper.
- Using only toilet paper rolls, wrap your teammate like a mummy in one minute.
- The team with the best-wrapped mummy wins!
Pro Tip: Make sure the “mummy” strikes their best spooky pose at the finish line!
2. Pumpkin Stack Attack
Supplies:
- 5-7 plastic pumpkins or mini pumpkins
Instructions:
- Players must stack mini pumpkins or buckets into a tower.
- The tower must stay standing for at least 5 seconds.
- The player with the tallest, most stable tower at the end of one minute wins!
Pro Tip: Those round pumpkins are trickier to stack than you’d think!
3. Spider Web Toss
Supplies:
- Fake spider webbing
- Plastic spider rings
- Small buckets or bowls
Instructions:
- Stretch fake spider webbing over a bowl or bucket.
- Players must toss plastic spiders onto the web.
- The player who lands the most spiders on the web without them falling through wins!
Pro Tip: For extra spookiness, dim the lights and use glow-in-the-dark spiders.
4. Witch Hat Ring Toss
Supplies:
- Conical witch hats
- Glow stick rings or hoop rings
Instructions:
- Place witch hats on the floor or table.
- Players must toss the glow sticks ring onto the tips of the witch’s hat.
- The player who lands the most rings wins!
Pro Tip: Add a fun challenge with a point system for different distances or hat placements.
5. Eyeball Spoon Relay
Supplies:
- Ping pong balls (draw eyeballs on them with markers)
- Spoons
Instructions:
- Place an “eyeball” on a spoon.
- Players must walk across the room without dropping it.
- If the eyeball falls, they must return to the starting line.
- The player who makes the most successful trips in one minute wins!
Pro Tip: Wobbling eyeballs = instant Halloween chaos!
6. Candy Corn Chopstick Challenge
Supplies:
- Candy corn
- Pair of chopsticks
- Small bowls or paper plates
Instructions:
- Each player gets a pile of candy corn and a set of chopsticks.
- Using only the chopsticks, players must transfer candy corn to a bowl.
- The player with the most candy corn in their bowl after one minute wins!
Pro Tip: No hands allowed—just pure fine motor skills and chopstick talent!
7. Ghost Blowdown
Supplies:
- White plastic cups (draw ghost faces on them)
- Straw
- Table
Instructions:
- Line up ghost cups on the table.
- Using a straw, players must blow air to knock the cups over.
- The player who knocks down the most ghosts in one minute wins!
Pro Tip: Make it a spooky fun minute with a haunted breath contest! Mix it up and use rubber bands to topple the cups instead of straws.
8. Skeleton Puzzle Race
Supplies:
- Pre-cut paper skeleton pieces using the included printable.
- Flat surface
- Tape
Instructions:
- Scatter the skeleton pieces across a table.
- Players must assemble the skeleton as quickly as possible.
- The first player to complete their skeleton (or the furthest along in one minute) wins!
Pro Tip: Bonus points for creative skeleton poses!
9. Zombie Brain Dig
Supplies:
- Cooked spaghetti noodles
- Plastic toy brains or eyeballs
- Large bowl
Instructions:
- Fill a bowl with cooked spaghetti “brains” and hide plastic brains or eyeballs inside.
- Players must dig through the “brains” (using only one hand) to find the hidden items.
- The player who retrieves the most items in one minute wins!
Pro Tip: Blindfold the players for extra creep factor! You could also add gummy bugs or vampire teeth to the mix.
10. Monster Cup Stack
Supplies:
- 10 Solo cups (decorate them with monster faces)
- Flat surface
Instructions:
- Stack and unstack the cups into a pyramid and back into a single stack as quickly as possible.
- The first player to complete the challenge (or the most stacks completed in one minute) wins!
Pro Tip: These are simple games that bring much fun and laughter!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Halloween Minute to Win It games suitable for younger children?
Yes! These games are perfect for younger children with adult supervision. Just adjust the difficulty level as needed.
How many people do you need to play these games?
Most of these games can be played with 2 players, but they’re even more fun with small teams!
Can I play these games at a classroom party?
Absolutely! These party games are a hit at classroom parties and are easy to set up with minimal supplies.
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These Halloween-themed activities are perfect for older kids, teens, and adults. Which one do you think will be the biggest scream at your party? Happy haunting!
