Halloween Party Games

Monster Mash Dance-Off Party Game

Thirty seconds on the floor. The group votes for the wildest monster.

Vintage Halloween postcard with jack-o'-lanterns
Players
6–20
Time
15–25 min
What you need
A speaker and three Halloween songs

Why it works as a party game

Costumes want a runway. A dance-off is the Halloween party game that uses them.

How to play

  1. Queue three songs. Each player or pair gets 30 seconds.
  2. No props that can hit anyone.
  3. After the last song, vote by clap or slip for funniest and best moves.
  4. Winners pick the next game.

Hosting tips

  • Start with a group chorus so shy players are not first.
  • Keep the volume at talking-over if neighbors share a wall.
  • A seated air-guitar round counts.

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