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15 Best Halloween Games for Adults to Play at Your Next Party

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Believe it or not, Halloween games can actually be a blast without feeling like you're stuck reliving your grade school days (though I fully support embracing your inner child during spooky season!). If you're hosting a Halloween party this year, mixing in some eerie, on-theme games will take your monster bash to the next level. Sure, the Halloween costumes, spooky decorations, and Halloween-themed cocktails will set the scene, but to really bring those spooky vibes to life, you’ll need this list of the best Halloween games for adults at your disposal.

Now, these aren’t your typical games, these are *clears throat* games for adults. We’re older, and the way we play party games has gotten cooler. Picture it: charades that act out your death, a spooky game of “Would You Rather,” and even a special pumpkin twist on classic party games. I mean, where can I sign up?! Silly, fun, and totally memorable games for your whole guest list to partake in await down below.

6 Halloween Best Costume Skeleton Trophy
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Incentivize your guests to go all out with their costumes. Awarding trophies ups the ante a bit during your costume contest. I mean, who wouldn’t want bragging rights as the night’s coolest costume?

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This murder mystery game lets you and your guests sift through clues, examine suspect profiles, and piece together the story during your spooky night in. An escape-room-in-a-box experience, it will make you feel like you’re working on a real case. It’s designed to be completed in about an hour so you can play without having to be locked in for the rest of the night.

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This card game lets players go undercover as “assassins” as you get your friends to say certain words to eliminate them. The goal? To become the last assassin standing.

Waybla 29" Large Halloween Dartboard
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This large Halloween-themed dartboard is easy to hang up and features spooky graphics that bring a festive vibe to the room. It comes with eight velcro darts and 16 sticky balls to throw. I can see the competitive side of you and all of your guests rising now…

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You know, I’ll just say it: Some of the best games for adults are those that let you feel like a kid again. This spoon relay race will guarantee your whole party has fun. Have your guests team up and race for this activity that brings all the Halloween spirit.

Rule of thumb: Sometimes sticking to the classics is the way to go. This carnival-esque game is a tried-and-true for a reason. Included are cans decorated with Halloween characters—think adorable monsters and pumpkins—along with soft bean bags to knock them down.

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Not only are these cups sick, but those eye "balls" are oh-so festive for the occasion. Chasing the ball after a missed shot will look just slightly creepier.

I like to think of guessing games like this one as the greatest equalizers. Unless one of your friends has got some next-level estimation skills, it's always a toss-up to see whose guess is the closest.

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There are so many ways you can switch up the game of Jenga for a game night that's truly spooky, whether you want the person who loses to down their "witch's brew" or write different Halloween-themed prompts on each pumpkin block to be pulled.

Just saying, ring toss is way harder than it looks, trust me. Nothing like a slightly difficult game to get all the adults having fun.

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this ~haunting~ twist on charades

Death Charades Silly Party Card Game

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Get ready to put those acting skills to work in this twisted game of death charades. And trust, it's not as simple as it sounds. Good luck acting out "ate the silica gel pack."

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spooky edition of Would You Rather

Pick Your Poison Adult Card Game

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You know the rules here—just make it Halloween and make sure everyone has a full glass of punch.

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Here's a card game that's gotta be on your radar. You can play with up to 35 people, and Werewolf is all about deceiving your way to victory. Spooky stuff.

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this twist on a classic card game

Zombie Kittens Card Game by Exploding Kittens

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In this card game, players get to come back after they get “exploded.” Translation? You enter your zombie era. This not-so-typical card game is one that thrives on suspense and gets you in the spooky mode as you fight to be the last one standing.

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Murder Mystery Party - A Taste for Wine & Murder
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Murder! Plot twists! Wine! Sounds like the makings of a great night. When your guests arrive, assign them a character and see who can solve the crime first.

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