Scary Party Games to Play

Light Spooky Fun (All Ages)

• Ghost in the Graveyard: Hide-and-seek tag in the dark.
• Murder Mystery: Assign roles; solve a scripted whodunit over snacks.
• Spooky Truth or Dare: Dares like "tell a ghost story in a whisper" or "eat a jelly bean blindfolded."

Classic Parlor Scares (Teens/Adults)

• Ouija Board: Parker Brothers/Hasbro version; set ground rules (no scary questions).
• Bloody Mary: Mirror ritual — more atmosphere than result.
• Candlelight Séance: Dim lights, candles, tell urban legends.

Video Game Options (Group Play)

• Until Dawn / The Quarry (pass-the-controller choices).
• Phasmophobia (PC, voice chat, co-op ghost hunt).
• Dead by Daylight (asymmetrical horror).
• Five Nights at Freddy's (take turns surviving nights).

Safety & Consent

• Establish "opt-out" word (e.g., "pumpkin") — anyone can leave anytime.
• Avoid physical hazards (candles, stairs, blindfolds).
• Know your guests' trauma triggers.

Atmosphere (lighting, sound, pacing) matters more than the game itself.