Halloween Party Games
Ghost in the Graveyard Party Game
Find the ghost. Yell. Race back to base before the ghost tags you.
- Players
- 6–20
- Time
- 15–30 min
- What you need
- A yard or a large indoor floor plan with safe hiding spots
Why it works as a party game
It is hide-and-seek with a Halloween name. Night air makes it a party game instead of a recess leftover.
How to play
- Pick a base. One player hides as the ghost while everyone counts.
- Seekers hunt. The first to spot the ghost yells “ghost in the graveyard.”
- Everyone races to base. The ghost tags as many as they can.
- Tagged players join the ghost for the next round.
Hosting tips
- Set bounds. No street, no neighbors' yards.
- Glow sticks on seekers if it is truly dark.
- Indoor version uses lights-off rooms you have already checked for clutter.
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