8 Halloween Party Games You Can Run With One Spin Wheel
8 Halloween Party Games You Can Play With One Spin Wheel, A spin wheel can transform an ordinary Halloween party into a game night, with almost no setup required. Simply enter the game options, give it a whirl and watch the wheel decide who plays and what they do. The eight games below require only a screen, a few props around the house and 10-30 minutes of play each. Each one below has instructions for who plays, what to do and how to set it up, so you can host a fun Halloween game night tonight.
By [Malik Aiesh Bahadur ]
What do you need to get started
All the games on this page are based on the same underlying principles, so we recommend setting them up once.
A screen for everybody to see. The best option is to connect your laptop to a TV monitor. As an alternative, a phone can be passed around in a small group setting.
One wheel per game. Open the Spin Wheel app, enter your entries, and open each game in a separate browser tab for easy switching. Or, explore the templates to find ready-made wheels.
A host. The host will be in charge of spinning the wheel and announcing the result. The process is more entertaining when the host is not playing.
A rule for disagreements. Agree on what to do if someone claims the result was tampered with. The wheel result must be undisputable, so consider using a coin toss or dice roller for tie-breaking.
For the most part, avoid duplicates on the wheel and do not weigh the entries unless instructed otherwise. If you are wondering why the outcome is not affected by the time of the click, learn how a spin wheel chooses a winner.
1. Costume charades
Players: 4 or more | Time: 15 to 20 minutes | Setup: 5 minutes
Use this game to get guests warmed up before they've arrived, especially if they're feeling shy.
Setup: Write 20-30 costume or character ideas on a wheel. Suggestions include witch, ghost, scarecrow, pirate, vampire, mummy, mad scientist and skeleton. Borrow ideas from our 50 Halloween costume ideas if you need inspiration.
How to play:
Use the Random Order Generator to determine who goes first.
The first player spins the wheel. The icon on the wheel determines their character.
They must act it out without speaking or using any props.
The group has 60 seconds to guess the character. A correct guess scores one point for the guesser and one point for the actor. Spin the wheel for the next player. When everyone has had 2 goes, award the trophy to the player with the most points.
2. Spooky story chain
Players: 3 to 12 | Time: 15 to 25 minutes | Setup: 10 minutes
In this group storytelling game, the wheel provides the surprise twists.
How to set it up: Create three wheels: Characters (a lost vampire, a talking cat, a nervous ghost), Places (an old school, a graveyard, a pumpkin patch), and Surprises (the lights go out, someone hears a knock, a mirror cracks).
How to play:
The players spin all three wheels to create an opening line, such as "A nervous ghost was hiding in a pumpkin patch when the lights went out."
Player one adds two sentences to expand on the opening line.
Each subsequent player spins the Surprises wheel once and adds two sentences incorporating the surprise.
The game ends when all players have had two turns. The group votes on which twist was the best.
3. Mystery dare wheel
Players: 4-10 | Length: 20 to 30 minutes | Prep: 10 minutes
Keep dares light and funny (not scary or embarassing) if there are kids or people who don't know each other well.
Preparation: Come up with 20 dares. Try saying the alphabet backwards, walking like a zombie to the kitchen and back, telling a ghost story, making a monster noise for 10 seconds, whispering until your next turn, or swapping a prop with someone else.
How to Play
Each player spins once per round.
They can accept the dare or use their one skip for the night.
After the dare, everyone scores them from 1 to 3 based on how funny they think it was.
After three rounds of dares, total up the points and the highest score wins.
Host note : Never add a dare that involves touching someone, eating something mysterious, or anything someone could say "no" to and feel like they've lost a social battle. That's why you're giving them an out if they skip
4. Haunted trivia
Players: 4 or more, or 2 teams | Time: 20 minutes | Setup: 15 minutes
The wheel chooses both the topic and the person answering, so nobody can predict who is next.
How to set it up: Make a category wheel with 6 slices: Movies, Monsters, Candy, Halloween History, Costumes, Spooky Science. Write 3 to 5 questions for each category on paper. For teams, use the Random Team Generator.
How to play:
- Spin the category wheel.
- Spin a second wheel with player or team names to choose who answers.
- Read the question. A correct answer scores 1 point. A pass lets the next team try for half a point.
- Play until the questions run out.
5. Pumpkin design lottery
Players: 2 to 8 | Time: 30 to 45 minutes | Setup: 5 minutes
To avoid disputes over designs, have the wheel pick the themes.
How to set it up: Draw pumpkin designs on a wheel: classic jack-o'-lantern, silly face, cat, spider web, haunted house, ghost, monster with one eye, a surprise (carve whatever you like).
How to play:
Each carver picks a theme on his turn using the wheel.
Set a timer for 30 minutes.
After time is up, have your guests vote on the best carving. Hand out humorous awards such as Scariest, Silliest and Most Creative.
Use a pumpkin carving kit with safe tools for children, and leave the knives to adults.
6. Mummy wrap race
Players: 6 or more (teams of 3) | Time: 15 minutes | Setup: 5 minutes
Setup: Provide each team with 2 rolls of toilet paper. Use the Random Team Generator to form teams, and write the team names on a wheel.
Instructions:
Spin the wheel to decide which team goes first.
On each team, designate one player as the mummy. Use a second wheel to randomly select which player is the mummy.
The teams will take turns wrapping. The game ends when the toilet paper runs out or 3 minutes have passed.
The team with the most intact mummy wins. The only rule is that the mummy's face must remain visible to allow for breathing.
7. Candy prize wheel
Players: any | Time: open-ended | Setup: 10 minutes
This game is perfect for a door or table. Each guest spins the wheel once for a chance to win a prize.
Set-Up:
Make a wheel with the following prizes: 1 piece of chocolate, 2 pieces of candy, switch with a friend, choose a sticker, double prize, steal one from a friend, try again. In addition to candy make sure to have some non-food prizes such as stickers or pencils and ask guests if they have any allergies.
How to Play:
Each guest should spin once when they arrive or after completing a game. The guest then receives the corresponding prize. For a more exciting game, play as an elimination style game where each prize can only be won once and once the prizes are gone, the wheel is empty.
8. Last ghost standing
Players: 6 to 20 | Time: 15 to 20 minutes | Setup: 5 minutes
This is an elimination game, where the wheel picks players to eliminate every round.
How to Set It Up
Place every player's name on the wheel and turn on the option to remove each winner from the game after a spin.
How to Play
Spin. The player whose name lands on the wheel becomes a ghost. They must stand in the middle of the playing field and cannot talk.
Each ghost gets a silent task, such as making ghost noises at specific times.
Continue spinning until there are two players left.
The last two players must answer a final question or use the Yes or No Wheel to determine the winner.
Tips for running the games well
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Match the game to the age level. Games 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 are appropriate for all ages. Games 3 and 8 are best for teenagers and adults.
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Vary active and quiet games. After a loud game, move to a quiet game so that guests can rest and relax.
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Keep games short. End while the guests are still wanting more. A ten-minute game is better than a twenty-minute game.
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Display the wheel on a large screen. The suspense is exciting and makes the game results seem legitimate.
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Be prepared to substitute. If a game does not work out, be ready to move on to the next game. There is no need to play all eight games.
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Provide for safety. Ask about allergies before passing out any food. Make sure there are no objects on the floor that could be tripped over. Keep small objects and pointy objects away from young children.
Frequently asked questions
What are some easy Halloween party games that can be played in a group? Costume charades, spooky story chain and haunted trivia require little or no equipment and can be enjoyed by all.
What are some Halloween party games that can be played by children and adults? The candy prize wheel, pumpkin design lottery and story chain can be enjoyed by all ages. Keep dares playful and let people opt out of challenges.
How many games should I prepare? Plan on 4-5 games for a two-hour party and have a few more up your sleeve.
How can I decide who goes first? Use the Random Order Generator to decide the order of play and avoid arguments.
Do I need to buy any equipment? Not necessary. A screen, a wheel and everyday items like toilet paper, paper and pens will suffice.
Start your party wheel
Open the Spin Wheel, paste in the list for your first game, and play. If you are still choosing what to wear, spin through our Halloween costume ideas first, then explore more ready-made wheels in the templates.
