If you’re looking for quick and easy ways to make your Halloween party unforgettable, these Halloween minute to win it games are just what you need. Each game lasts only sixty seconds but guarantees big smiles, teamwork, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re playing with friends, students, or family, these ideas will keep everyone engaged and in the spooky spirit all night long.
15+ Halloween minute to win it games
Get ready to bring laughter and energy to your Halloween party with fun and easy Halloween minute to win it games for kids, teens, and families.
1. Halloween pumpkin toss
This fast and fun tossing challenge tests aim and coordination as players try to land ping pong balls inside pumpkin buckets before the timer runs out. It is easy to set up, great for all ages, and always brings laughter to any Halloween party or classroom.
Materials needed: 3 – 4 pumpkin buckets; Ping pong balls
Instructions:
- Line up the pumpkin buckets in a row leading away from the start line.
- Players stand behind the line and toss ping pong balls into the buckets for 60 seconds.
- The player who lands a ball in every bucket or scores the most shots before time runs out wins.
2. Ghost cup stacking
In this exciting speed game, players must build and unstack ghost-decorated cups before the minute is up. Watching the cups topple adds plenty of suspense and laughter, making it perfect for kids, teens, or even office breaks.
Materials needed:
- 42 white plastic cups
- Black marker to draw ghost faces
Instructions:
- Divide the cups into two sets of 21 and have two players compete at once.
- When the timer starts, players unstack and arrange their cups into a pyramid.
- Once the pyramid is built, they restack them into a single tower.
- Record the finishing times and name the fastest ghost stacker as the winner.
3. Halloween spider races
A spooky yet hilarious race that challenges players to blow plastic spiders across a table using straws. The game is simple, quick to set up, and filled with laughter from start to finish.
Materials needed:
- Plastic spiders or spider rings with loops removed
- Straws
- Painter’s tape for marking start and finish lines
Instructions:
- Mark a start and finish line on the table using painter’s tape.
- Place spiders at the start line and give each player a straw.
- Players blow their spiders toward the finish line for 60 seconds.
- The player who crosses the finish line with the most spiders wins.
4. Witch’s hat toss
Bring some magic to your Halloween night with this simple ring-toss challenge. Players aim to land paper plate rings over witch hats as quickly as they can. It is fun for all ages and ideal for group competitions.
Materials needed:
- Witch hats
- Paper plates
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Cut the center out of paper plates to make rings, five per player.
- Set the witch hats a few feet away and mark a throwing line.
- Players toss their rings onto the hats within 60 seconds.
- The one with the most successful throws wins.
5. Toilet paper mummy wrap
Turn your friends into mummies in this fast and funny teamwork game. It is perfect for school classrooms, family events, or Halloween parties and guarantees endless giggles.
Materials needed: Several rolls of toilet paper
Instructions:
- Divide players into teams of three.
- One person stands still as the “mummy,” and the other two wrap them in toilet paper.
- Teams have 60 seconds to cover their mummy as completely as possible.
- The team with the best-wrapped or most complete mummy wins.
6. Eyeball pong
This spooky twist on a classic party game is always a crowd-pleaser. Players bounce eyeball ping pong balls into cups arranged in a pyramid formation. It is fast, competitive, and perfect for any Halloween celebration.
Materials needed:
- Ping pong balls decorated as eyeballs
- Plastic cups
Instructions:
- Arrange the cups in a pyramid shape on a table.
- Each player gets several ping pong balls and has 60 seconds to bounce them into the cups.
- Each ball that lands in a cup earns one point.
- The player with the highest score when time ends wins.
7. Pumpkin bowling
Give traditional bowling a seasonal twist with mini pumpkins as bowling balls. The unpredictable roll of each pumpkin makes this game exciting, funny, and great for all ages.
Materials needed:
- Mini pumpkins
- Plastic cups or bowling pins
Instructions:
- Arrange the cups or pins in a triangle shape.
- Each player stands behind the line and rolls a pumpkin toward the pins.
- Players have 60 seconds to knock down as many as possible.
- The one who knocks down all pins or has the highest total wins.
8. Pumpkin “Junk in the Trunk”
This is one of the funniest Halloween Minute to Win It challenges of all time. Players wear a tissue box full of orange ping pong balls tied around their waist and must shake them all out before the timer ends.
Materials needed:
- Empty tissue boxes
- 10 orange ping pong balls per player
- Ribbon or belt
Instructions:
- Cut two small slits in each tissue box and thread a ribbon or belt through them.
- Tie the box around the player’s waist with the opening at the back.
- Fill each box with ping pong balls.
- Players jump and shake to get the balls out within 60 seconds.
- The first to empty their box or release the most balls wins.
9. Keep the balloon ghost up
This energetic and laughter-filled game keeps everyone moving. Players must keep all their ghost balloons floating in the air for 60 seconds without letting them fall.
Materials needed:
- White balloons
- Black marker to draw ghost faces (optional)
Instructions:
- Give each player three white balloons.
- Start the timer and let them toss their balloons into the air.
- Players must keep all balloons up without holding or catching them.
- The player who lasts the longest or keeps all balloons up wins.
10. Suck it up
This candy transfer challenge is both funny and fast-paced. Players use a straw to move small candies from one plate to another using only suction power.
Materials needed:
- Straws
- Two paper plates per player
- Small round candies such as M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces
Instructions:
- Place 20 candies on one plate and leave the other empty.
- Each player uses their straw to pick up candies and move them to the empty plate.
- Players have one minute to transfer as many candies as possible.
- The player who moves the most candies wins.
11. Monster face cookie challenge
This silly and sweet challenge will have everyone laughing. Players must move a cookie from their forehead to their mouth using only facial movements while keeping their hands behind their backs. It looks simple but will have everyone giggling as cookies fall and faces twist in concentration.
Materials needed: Halloween cookies such as Oreos, sugar cookies, or any round cookie
Instructions:
- Give each player one cookie and ask them to place it on their forehead.
- When the timer starts, players use only their facial movements to slide the cookie into their mouth.
- Hands must stay behind their back the whole time.
- The first player to eat the cookie without dropping it wins.
12. Chopstick pick up
A Halloween spin on a traditional coordination game. Players use chopsticks to move candy corn, marshmallows, or pom poms from one plate to another as quickly as possible.
Materials needed:
- A pair of chopsticks per player
- Two paper plates per player
- Candy corn, marshmallows, or orange pom poms
Instructions:
- Place 20 small items on one plate and leave the other empty.
- Players use chopsticks to transfer as many items as possible in 60 seconds.
- Younger kids can use soft items like marshmallows for an easier version.
- The player who moves the most items wins.
13. Eyeball relay race
This spooky team relay mixes balance and teamwork. Players carry an eyeball on a spoon, racing to complete a relay course without dropping it.
Materials needed:
- Large wooden spoons
- Plastic eyeballs or ping pong balls with eyes drawn on
- Painter’s tape or cones for marking the path
Instructions:
- Divide players into teams of two or more.
- Mark a start line and place a cone or chair at the turning point.
- Players take turns carrying the eyeball on a spoon around the cone.
- If the eyeball falls, they must restart.
- The first team to finish wins.
14. Spider web maze race
This fun obstacle challenge turns a hallway into a tangle of spider webs. Players must crawl through without breaking any webs, making it a thrilling mix of agility and laughter.
Materials needed:
- Painter’s tape
- White streamers or crepe paper
Instructions:
- Use tape to hang streamers in different directions across a hallway to create a web.
- Players crawl and twist their way through the maze without tearing the webs.
- Track completion times and add penalties for broken webs.
- The fastest player through the maze wins.
15. Pop the balloon ghost
This high-energy Halloween classic gets everyone jumping, laughing, and stomping. Players must pop as many ghost balloons as they can in 60 seconds.
Materials needed: White balloons (or balloons with drawn monster faces)
Instructions:
- Inflate multiple balloons and spread them across the room.
- When the timer starts, players pop as many as possible by sitting or stepping on them.
- Count how many balloons each player pops.
- The player with the highest number of popped balloons wins.
16. Draw a monster face
End your Halloween minute to win it games with a creative twist. Players have 60 seconds to draw their own monster face using their non-dominant hand. The funny and surprising results make it a memorable way to finish the night.
Materials needed:
- Paper sheets
- Pencils, crayons, or markers
Instructions:
- Give each player a blank sheet and a drawing tool.
- Players use their non-dominant hand to draw a monster, ghost, or witch in one minute.
- When time is up, everyone compares drawings and votes for the funniest or most detailed one.
- The artist with the best monster face wins.
Final thoughts
Halloween minute to win it games are a simple yet exciting way to make any party more memorable. Each activity sparks laughter, teamwork, and friendly competition while keeping the spooky spirit alive. Whether you’re celebrating at home, in the classroom, or with friends, these quick challenges will turn your Halloween into a fun-filled event everyone will remember.
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