Some of the best party games come from the Minute to Win It game show.
While it’s fun to watch people try to complete challenges in 60 seconds, it’s even better when there is no time limit and teams compete against each other (known as Head-to-Head or Last Person Standing). That’s what I suggest you do for your Halloween party/event.
Here are easy ways to change up classic Minute to Win It games for Halloween. I have included video instructions/demonstrations on the original games.
Movin’ On Up
Halloween Variation:
Instead of using 39 blue (or red) Solo cups and 1 red (or blue) cup, change it to 39 orange cups and 1 purple cup.
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Face the Cookie
Halloween Variation:
Every year Nabisco comes out with a Halloween version of Oreos that have an orange filling. Use those instead of the traditional Oreo.

Speed Erasure
Halloween Variation:
Use Halloween-themed pencils and cups.
- 48Pcs Halloween pencils bulk with 12 different Halloween designs,enough quantity for your...
- All the Halloween pencils with erasers on the top,4 different colors erasers,easily erase...
On the Hook
Halloween Variation:
Instead of “fishing” for keys, fish for spider rings.
- Quantity: 120 pieces multi color plastic spider rings
- 4 Different colors: black, purple, orange, green each color has 30 packs, 120 pieces in...
This Blows
Halloween Variation:
Use Halloween balloons and cups (or orange Solo cups).
Stack Attack
Halloween Variation:
Use Halloween-themed cups.
A Bit Dicey
Halloween Variation
Use zombie-themed dice or some neat role-playing dice. you could even use glow-in-the-dark dice and have the challenge take place in the dark.
- 10pcs D6 round angle glow in the dark dice。Size: 0.6 inch(16mm)
- Reusable--Put is Under The Sun or Use a Strong Light Source to Shoot The Dices Before...
Flip Your Lid
Halloween Variation:
Get some potion labels and stick them onto bottles. Then use your orange Solo cups for flipping.
Spoon Frog
Halloween Variation:
Using a spoon, flip a small rubber rat into the cup instead of another spoon. Cut off the tail to make it a little easier.
Separation Anxiety
Halloween Variation:
Instead of using candies use Halloween erasers that have different faces.
Back Flip
Halloween Variation:
Use Pixie Sticks or plastic bones instead of pencils.
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Breakfast Scramble
Halloween Variation:
Find cereal boxes of Boo Berry, Franken Berry and Count Chocula for this one.
On Edge and Trick & Treat
While not original Minute to Win It games, here are two games by the guys over at the YouTube channel Outscord that I wanted to share.


I am working on a small Halloween party for my kids and these are some great ideas!