25 Fun and Easy Halloween Minute to Win It Games for Kids
If you’re planning a Halloween party and need something that will actually keep the kids entertained, these 25 Halloween Minute to Win It games are easy, silly, and so much fun.
And the best part? You don’t need a bunch of expensive supplies or hours of prep.
Most of these games use simple things you probably already have at home, like plastic cups, toilet paper rolls, paper plates, candy, and plastic spiders. Give each player 60 seconds to complete the challenge, and suddenly a really simple activity becomes ridiculously exciting.
These fun Halloween games are perfect for Halloween parties, classroom parties, youth groups, fall festivals, or even a Halloween night at home with the family.
If you need a quieter activity between all the games, my Halloween color by number printables are an easy one to have ready at the table.
You can play every game on this list or pick a few favorites for your next Halloween party.
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What Are Halloween Minute to Win It Games?
Minute to Win It games are quick challenges that players try to complete in 60 seconds.
Some games are races, some involve stacking or tossing, and others are just plain silly.
You can have everyone compete individually for the fastest time, divide a large group into teams, or simply see who can complete each challenge before the time limit runs out.
For younger children, I wouldn’t worry too much about keeping score. Let them try the challenges and have fun.
With older kids, you can make things more competitive by awarding a point to the winner of each round. The player or team with the most points at the end wins.
Supplies You May Need
You definitely don’t need every item on this supply list. It depends on which games you choose.
Plastic spiders or spider rings
Toilet paper rolls
Plastic cups or orange cups
Candy corn
Gummy worms
Halloween cookies
Pumpkin seeds
Paper plates
Rubber bands
Chopsticks
Witch’s hat
Pumpkin bucket
Small balls
Straws
Spoons
Dollar stores are usually a great place to find Halloween-themed supplies without spending a lot.
25 Halloween Minute to Win It Games
Now for the fun part! These 25 Halloween Minute to Win It games are simple to set up, easy to adjust for different ages, and guaranteed to bring plenty of laughs. Most only need a few inexpensive supplies and 60 seconds to play, so pick your favorites, grab a timer, and get ready for some Halloween fun!
1. Spider Race
This spider race is ridiculously simple, which is exactly why I love it.
Place a plastic spider at the starting line on a table. Each player gets a straw and has to blow through it to move the spider toward the finish line.
No touching the spider!
The first player to get their creepy crawly across the finish line wins.
For younger kids, make the course shorter. For older kids, create a small obstacle course using plastic cups that they have to maneuver their spider around.
2. Mummy Wrap
You really can’t have Halloween Minute to Win It games without a mummy wrap.
Divide everyone into teams of two and give each team a roll of toilet paper.
One person stands still while their teammate wraps them like a mummy.
After 60 seconds, stop the clock.
The team with the best-covered mummy wins.
Just make sure kids aren’t wrapping toilet paper around anyone’s face or neck.
3. Candy Corn Race
Place one bowl of candy corn at one end of the table and an empty bowl at the other.
Players have one minute to move as much candy corn as possible using a spoon.
Want to make your candy corn races harder for older kids? Have them hold the spoon in their mouth instead of their hand.
The player who moves the most candy wins.
4. Pumpkin Stack
Grab several mini pumpkins and see who can build the tallest stack in one minute.
It sounds easy.
It isn’t.
Those little pumpkins never seem to sit exactly where you want them to!
The player who creates the tallest stack that stays standing for at least three seconds wins.
5. Ghost Bowling
Turn white plastic cups into ghosts by drawing simple ghost faces on them with a black marker.
Arrange the cups in a pyramid formation at the end of the table.
Players roll a small ball toward the cups and try to knock down as many ghosts as possible in one minute.
You don’t need an actual bowling ball. A small lightweight ball works much better, especially with younger kids.
Ghost bowling is also one of my favorite options for classroom parties because it’s easy to set up and doesn’t make a huge mess.
6. Witch Hat Ring Toss
Place a witch’s hat on the floor and give each player several spider rings or lightweight rings.
Stand behind a line and try to toss the rings onto the hat.
Give players 60 seconds and count how many successful throws they make.
For a harder witch hat ring toss, move the starting line farther away.
7. Eyeball Spoon Race
Place a plastic eyeball on a spoon and race from the starting line to the finish line without dropping it.
If the eyeball falls, the player has to return to the starting line.
For large groups, turn it into a relay race.
The first team to get all of its players across wins.
8. Pumpkin Cup Stack
Grab 10 orange cups and give each player one minute to build a pyramid and take it back down.
The cups have to end exactly as they started.
This is a Halloween version of a classic Minute to Win It challenge, and it’s surprisingly stressful when someone is counting down from 10!
9. Feed the Monster
Cut a large monster mouth out of a piece of poster board or cardboard.
Players stand behind a line and toss the candy of your choice into the monster’s mouth.
Candy corn, wrapped chocolates, or small Halloween treats all work.
The player who feeds the monster the most candy in 60 seconds wins.
10. Gummy Worm Dig
Fill a bowl with crushed chocolate cookies and hide several gummy worms inside.
Players have one minute to find as many worms as possible.
For a less messy version, let kids use a pair of chopsticks to pull out the worms.
If you have older kids who love messy challenges, you could also make the cookie crumbs look like dirt and serve a silly mouthful of dirt dessert afterward.
11. Spider Web Toss
Create a spider web on the floor using painter’s tape. Note: Always check your floors beforehand to prevent any damages.
Give each player several plastic spiders and have them toss the spiders toward the web.
Award points depending on where each spider lands.
You can even add numbers to different sections of the web to make the game more competitive.
12. Vampire Teeth Pickup
Give each player a pair of plastic vampire teeth and place lightweight Halloween items on the table.
The goal is to pick up and move as many items as possible without using their hands.
This one gets a little bit ridiculous, which makes it perfect for a party.
13. Witch's Brew Transfer
Fill one bowl with plastic spiders, eyeballs, or other creepy crawlies.
Place an empty cauldron or pumpkin bucket several feet away.
Players use a spoon to transfer ingredients into the witch’s brew one at a time.
The person who transfers the most ingredients before the minute ends wins.
14. Pumpkin Seed Pickup
Scatter pumpkin seeds across a table and give each player chopsticks.
Players have one minute to transfer as many seeds as possible into a cup.
This is a surprisingly great game for practicing fine motor skills, especially with younger kids.
For little children who can’t use chopsticks yet, try tweezers instead.
15. Halloween Cookie Face
Place a Halloween cookie on each player’s forehead.
Without using their hands, players have to move the cookie down their face and into their mouth using only their facial muscles.
If the cookie falls, start again.
The first person to get the cookie into their mouth wins.
Expect a lot of laughing during this one.
16. Spider Cup Knockdown
Stack plastic cups into a pyramid.
Players stand several feet away and toss plastic spiders at the cups.
The goal is to knock down the entire pyramid before the minute is over.
You can play this in different ways, too. Give younger children bigger spiders and let older kids stand farther away.
17. Pumpkin Roll
Set a mini pumpkin on the floor and create a short course using cups or cones.
Players have to roll the pumpkin through the course and across the finish line.
The weird shape of the pumpkin makes it much harder than rolling a regular ball.
The player with the fastest time wins.
18. Flying Witch Hats
Make tiny witch hats from paper or use lightweight Halloween party hats.
Players place a hat on the edge of the table and try to launch it into a bucket.
You can flick it with your fingers or use a craft stick as a tiny launcher.
See who can land the most hats in the bucket in one minute.
19. Rubber Band Pumpkin Shoot
Line up orange plastic cups on the table and give players rubber bands.
Players stand behind a designated line and shoot the rubber bands toward the cups.
Each cup they knock over earns a point.
For younger kids, skip the rubber bands and toss soft pom-poms instead.
20. Build a Skeleton
Cut a simple skeleton into several pieces using cardstock or paper plates.
Mix all of the pieces together.
Players have one minute to put the skeleton back together correctly.
If you’re hosting classroom parties, make several sets and have small groups race against each other.
21. Pumpkin Bucket Toss
Place several pumpkin buckets at different distances.
Give each player 10 pieces of wrapped Halloween candy.
They have one minute to toss the candy into the buckets.
Make the farther buckets worth more points.
This is an especially easy game to adjust for different age groups.
22. Spider Track Race
If your kids have toy cars or a car track, turn it into a Halloween challenge.
Attach a lightweight spider to a toy car or use Halloween-themed cars if you have them.
Players send their car down the track and try to land it inside a designated Halloween target.
If you have a Tech Deck ramp lying around, you can even use that to create jumps and obstacles for older kids.
It’s random, but kids love it.
23. Don't Drop the Spider
Place a plastic spider on a craft stick.
Players have to walk from the starting line to the finish line without dropping their spider.
If it falls, they start over.
Make it harder by having players step over obstacles, walk around cones, or carry multiple spiders.
The last person standing without dropping a spider wins.
24. Halloween Cup Flip
Line up orange or black plastic cups along the edge of a table.
Players have to flip each cup from the edge of the table so that it lands upright.
The goal is to successfully flip as many cups as possible in one minute.
Cup flipping is already a classic game, but Halloween colors instantly turn it into a fun themed Minute to Win It challenge.
25. Candy Corn Chopstick Challenge
Place a pile of candy corn in one bowl and an empty bowl beside it.
Using only a pair of chopsticks, players have one minute to move as many pieces as possible.
No hands allowed!
The person with the most candy corn in their bowl when the timer ends wins.
This is one of the best Halloween minute-to-win-it games when you need something you can set up in about two minutes.
Halloween Minute to Win It Games for Younger Kids
If you’re playing with preschoolers or younger elementary-aged kids, don’t get too hung up on the one-minute rule.
They don’t care.
Let them play.
You can give younger kids two minutes, move the starting line closer, use larger objects, or let them try again if they don’t complete the challenge.
Some of the easiest choices for younger children are:
Ghost Bowling
Mummy Wrap
Pumpkin Bucket Toss
Eyeball Spoon Race
Spider Race
Pumpkin Stack
Feed the Monster
The goal is for everyone to have fun, not to have a five-year-old devastated because they couldn’t move 15 pumpkin seeds with chopsticks in 60 seconds.
For little ones who need a break from the excitement, you can also set out my free pumpkin coloring pages for kids as an easy Halloween activity.
More Ways to Make the Games Fun
There are so many different ways you can use these games.
Instead of doing all 25, choose five or six and create a mini Halloween tournament.
You could also combine these games with Halloween bingo, a costume contest, Halloween crafts, or a Halloween scavenger hunt.
And if you’re looking for even more things to do this season, I put together 150 fun fall bucket list ideas with activities for the whole family.
Another great idea is to give each child a small Halloween bag and award a piece of candy or a sticker after every challenge.
For classroom parties, I’d keep prizes small and make sure everyone gets something.
If you’re still figuring out costumes for everyone, don’t miss these 23 family Halloween costume ideas either. There are some really fun ideas if you’re planning a family costume this year.
Which Halloween Minute to Win It Games Should You Choose?
You definitely don’t need to do all 25.
For a regular Halloween party, I would choose about five to eight games.
Try to mix them up so you’re not doing five throwing games in a row.
For example, you could do:
Spider Race
Mummy Wrap
Pumpkin Stack
Halloween Cookie Face
Ghost Bowling
Witch Hat Ring Toss
Pumpkin Seed Pickup
Pumpkin Bucket Toss
That gives you a nice mix of racing, stacking, throwing, balancing, and completely ridiculous challenges.
And honestly, the ridiculous ones are usually the games the kids remember.
If your kids love simple activities like these, I also have a huge list of 200 screen-free activities for kids for those days when you need something fun to keep everyone busy.
Final Thoughts
Halloween doesn’t have to mean planning some huge complicated party.
Sometimes the simplest fun activities are the ones kids enjoy the most.
These 25 Halloween Minute to Win It games are inexpensive, easy to set up, and flexible enough to work for younger kids, older kids, classroom parties, youth groups, and big family Halloween parties.
Pick a few games, grab a timer, and let the chaos begin.
You might just find a new favorite game to bring back every Halloween.