Halloween is one of the best times to bring your family together for a spooky, laugh-filled game night. From creepy card games to haunted mansion adventures, these Halloween board games are perfect for October nights. Below you’ll find gameplay details, age ratings, number of players, and game times for each title.
Zombie Chicken
Game Time: 35 minutes
Age Rating: 9+
Players: 1-4
About as zany as this title sounds, this is a zany card game. During the day you are building defenses to defend against these possessed chickens that come out at night. The game is played with a day and a night phase.
During the morning and afternoon each player
- Can choose to discard one card
- Place two cards
- Draw two cards to finish their turn
During the night phase:
- Players are dealt cards from the night deck, where they need to defend themselves against the zombie chickens and the random events.
The intensity builds as each new night phase more night cards are dealth, leaving you with an onslaught of zoombie chickens. The game ends when all players are our of life cards and the last farmer standing is the winner.
Frequently asked question
Q. “How can we keep track of which night we’re on or follow our progress during Zombie Chicken?”
A. Sweet Bros Game created a simple Day/Night Tracker printout to help families easily follow along. You can download it anytime from the Zombie Chickens page on our website.
Q.Is there a limit to how many stacks a player can keep on their farm?”
A. There’s no limit at all—it’s your farm! You’re free to build as few or as many stacks as you’d like.
It’s a brilliant game with “family-friendly” zombie chicken artwork. This intensity-building game has three ways to play—competitively, as a cooperative game, and as a solo player game—keeping everyone on their toes, making it ideal for a family Halloween board game night.
Must Watch Halloween Board Game Video
Go and watch this short but hilarious video—”An egg-citing game of survival” by Sweet Bros Game and then watch this one on How to Play Zombie Chicken.
Couch Skeletons: Halloween Board Game
Game Time: 5-10 minutes
Age Rating: 9+
Players: 2 Player Game
How to Play Couch Skeletons
- Draw Cards
At the start of your turn, you can draw up to three cards from the top of your deck so your hand is back to three cards. You can skip drawing if you already have three cards or if you’d rather keep the ones you have.
- Play Skeletons
Your main aim is to place skeleton cards onto the couch cushions from your hand. You can play a skeleton card if it follows one of these two rules:
- On Top Rule: Place a skeleton card on top of another on the same cushion if its number is one higher than the card beneath. Example: put a skeleton “7” on top of a skeleton “6.”
- Beside Rule: Place a skeleton card next to another card on the cushion if it’s one higher or one lower than the card beside it. Example: a skeleton “8” next to a skeleton “7” or “6.”
You can place up to three skeleton cards per turn on the couch cushions, as long as they follow the rules.
- Discard Pile
To finish your turn, discard one card. If your hand is empty, just end your turn without discarding.
Halloween Fun Charades
Game Time: Flexible, about 30 minutes per round
Age Rating: 6+
Players: 2-6
This game takes the classic party favorite and adds a Halloween twist. Inside the box are hundreds of spooky prompts—from “haunted house” to “mummy dance”—and everyone takes turns acting them out without speaking. Team members must guess the prompt before the timer runs out.
This is a great family game for Halloween, as it is inclusive for everyone, as there is no reading required. The cards feature images that are easily identified and can be acted out without needing to read.
I do recommend that parents offer to help younger kids with acting ideas and hints so everyone can enjoy the Halloween board games together.
This Halloween board game is below $10 so could be used as a goodie bag treat.
I love Charades in that it’s a great game to help bring you out of your shell. It’s good to be able to laugh at yourself and a great confidence booster for children learning to be in front of people.
Goosebumps The Board Game
Funko Disney - The Haunted Mansion - Call of the Spirits
Funko describes this game as _ Disney’s beloved The Haunted Mansion comes to life—err, death—in this hauntingly fun family board game! Explore all the classic rooms of the ghost-infested manor, from the festivities-filled Ballroom to the Attic and out to the Graveyard and beyond in search of spirits. Beware, though, of the Hitchhiking Ghosts, who are notorious for “following you home” as that may spell your doom in the end!”
Game Time: 30 minutes
Age Rating: 8+
Players: 2–6
You can watch a video on how to play The Haunted Mansion here.
Wrapping Up the Fun 🎃
Halloween board games are a fantastic way to bring the whole family together for laughter, learning, and spooky fun. From quick party games to engaging adventures, there’s something for every age and interest.
If you loved this list, don’t forget to explore the other pages on our site — from Board Games by Age to Board Games by Type — to discover even more ideas for year-round family fun.
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Happy haunting and happy gaming! 👻
