Halloween Drinking Games: 20 Ideas for Adult Parties

Adult Halloween parties are all about having fun with friends, but sometimes the same old games get stale. This blog post offers a solution with 20 unique and exciting Halloween drinking games that will breathe life into any adult Halloween party. These games go beyond the ordinary with interactive challenges, spooky trivia, and creative twists on classic games. Get ready to mix up spooky cocktails, solve mysteries, and laugh the night away with these spirited Halloween party ideas!

1. Spine-Chilling Shots: Halloween-Themed Shots Roulette

Get ready for a thrilling twist on the classic drinking game! Introducing Halloween Shots Roulette – a spooky spin guaranteed to liven up the party. Mix up a variety of Halloween-themed shots, including sweet surprises, fiery concoctions, and maybe even a few deliciously weird options. Line up the shot glasses and let everyone take turns facing the unknown. The suspense is real! For non-drinkers, include some fun and festive mocktails in the mix.

2. Monster Mash-Up: DIY “Potion” Mixing Challenge

Channel your inner mad scientist with the Monster Mash-Up potion challenge! Conjure up your most creative and spooky cocktails for this deliciously frightful Halloween competition.

The Alchemist’s Toolkit: Start with a potent base – vodka for a spirited kick or clear rum for a touch of sweetness. Then unleash your creativity with this potion-making starter kit:

• Fruity & Sweet: Classic choices like orange, cranberry, and pineapple juices.
• Tart & Tangy: Lemon, lime, and a hint of grapefruit for a touch of the macabre.
• Some Fizz: Ginger ale, flavored sodas, even a splash of tonic for an eerie glow.
• Spooky Surprises: Black food coloring, grenadine for a blood-red swirl, a pinch of edible glitter for a magical shimmer.

The Challenge: Concoct the most delicious (or most terrifying!) potion. Will it be a hauntingly sweet treat or a monstrous elixir that’ll send shivers down your spine?

Judging Time: Here’s how we’ll score those concoctions:

• Taste Test (1-5 points): Is it a symphony of flavors, or a potion gone wrong?
• Spooky Appearance (1-3 points): Does it look like something a witch would sip?
• Name & Story (1-2 points): Get creative! “Dragon’s Breath” scores higher than “orange juice with vodka”.

Pro Tip: Label those mixers with mysterious names like “Troll Sweat” or “Essence of Midnight!” Serve everything from a bubbling cauldron, and have little “Potion Recipe” cards for everyone to fill out after they invent their masterpiece!

3. Bone-Chilling Bingo: Scary Movie Drinking Game Bingo

Turn classic horror movie tropes into a hilarious and suspenseful drinking game with Bone-Chilling Bingo! Get ready for jump scares, predictable plotlines, and plenty of laughter as you transform your horror movie night into a party.

Bone-Chilling Bingo Basics: Prepare your Bone-Chilling Bingo cards filled with iconic horror movie moments: a menacing scream, a shadowy figure, that age-old “let’s split up” line… the cheesier, the better! Find pre-made cards online or unleash your creativity with a custom set. Each time a cliché pops up on screen, mark your card and take a drink (sip or shot – you decide!).

Want to go hardcore? Add some trivia questions to your bingo cards. Correct answer? No drink. Wrong answer? Extra penalty shot! Yikes!

4. Bewitching Brain Teasers: Halloween Trivia with a Twist

Test your Halloween knowledge and see who reigns supreme as the ultimate spooky trivia champion! But beware, Bewitching Brain Teasers has a terrifying twist – incorrect answers have consequences.

Quizmaster Duties: I’ll guide you through rounds of eerie trivia spanning monster movies, spooky lore, and bizarre Halloween facts. Answer multiple choice questions to play it safe, or risk it all for true or false glory!

The Spooky Twist: Incorrect answers lead to a chilling consequence – a drink! But fear not, a lifeline awaits…phone a costumed friend for help! Use this power wisely – you only get one per round.

Here’s a mix of sample trivia questions for your “Bewitching Brain Teasers” game, covering different difficulty levels:

1. What Transylvanian Count is the most famous vampire?

• A) Count Chocula B) Dracula C) Count Olaf

2. A traditional jack-o’-lantern is carved from what vegetable?

• A) Apple B) Pumpkin C) Watermelon

3. Which classic horror movie features the line “They’re here!”

• A) The Shining B) Poltergeist C) Psycho

4. Which iconic horror film features a terrifying young girl named Regan?

• A) The Exorcist B) Carrie C) Rosemary’s Baby

5. In the “Monster Mash” song, what body part does the graveyard smash do?
6. What is the name of the sleepy town in Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”?
7. What kind of creature is Frankenstein’s creation – a monster or a zombie?

8. Bram Stoker, who wrote “Dracula,” was from what country?
9. What old-fashioned Halloween practice evolved into modern-day trick-or-treating?
10. Which horror movie villain wears a hockey mask? (Hint: It’s NOT Michael Myers)

11. What sweet treat shares its name with a type of Indian corn? (Hint: It’s NOT popcorn)

5. Pumpkin Pong Halloween Drinking Game

Transform classic beer pong into a frightfully fun Halloween drinking game with Pumpkin Pong! Ditch the usual cups and carve out those spooky pumpkin grins for a festive and challenging party game.

The Setup: Grab some mini pumpkins, carve out those grins, and line ’em up just like regular beer pong. If you haven’t played before, the goal is to toss your ping-pong ball into the opposing team’s pumpkins. Sink a shot? They gotta drink!

Spooky Twist: Take the creep-factor up a notch! Customize ping-pong balls with eerie designs like eyeballs or skulls. Opt for glow-in-the-dark balls for an extra haunting effect. Fill those pumpkin cups with a blood-red punch or another ghoulishly themed drink.

Bonus Challenge: Wanna up the stakes? Award double points for hitting a specific “spooky” pumpkin – maybe one with a witch hat drawn on it. Get creative!

6. The Mummy’s Curse: Hilarious Wrap-Up Challenge

Let’s get silly with this one! It’s time to unleash your inner tomb raider and get wrapping. Teams will compete to mummify one of their own using only toilet paper. Fastest team wins – well, technically their mummy wins, but the losing team takes a swig of defeat!

The Rules of the Wrap: Before the chaos begins, let’s set some rules:

• Can they only use their hands, or are elbows fair game?
• Must the mummy’s head be covered?
• Are props allowed? Think fake spiders, googly eyes taped to the toilet paper…

Mummy Mayhem: Once the wrapping is done, the mummies aren’t off the hook! Choose some ridiculous challenges:

• Blindfolded apple bobbing
• Reciting spooky limericks
• A wobbly “zombie walk” race

How Do We Judge? Decide beforehand: Is it speed, neatness, or the most convincing mummy? Photos help determine the winner!

Spooky Touches:

• Set a timer and blast some spooky tunes while they wrap!
• Losing team drinks an “ancient elixir” – a weird shot combo with a surprise ingredient.
• Write the rules on a scroll of “aged” paper with silly hieroglyph-style drawings.

7. Graveyard Smash: Pumpkin-Carving Contest with a Twist

Alright, carvers, steady those hands – this ain’t your normal pumpkin decorating contest! The longer the night goes on, the crazier this is gonna get…

How it Works: We’ll provide the pumpkins, the tools, and all those creative juices (wink wink). You bring your carving skills, because after each round of drinks, the tools get a little weirder. Maybe you start with fancy carving kits, then it’s down to plastic knives, spoons… who knows where we’ll end up!

Judging Time: We’ll have some folks who’ve bravely kept a clear head be our judges. Prizes go to the scariest pumpkin, the funniest, and the most creative masterpiece – let’s see what you can do under pressure!

Time this game alongside others, so folks can take turns carving while the rest of the party rages on!

8. Fear Pong: Beer Pong with a Frightful Penalty

Beer pong just got a whole lot scarier! Think you can handle the challenge? If you lose a round, you better have a strong stomach, because it’s not just a drink you’ll be facing…

The Setup: We’re playing classic beer pong, but instead of those boring red cups, we’re using spooky-themed ones – think skulls, glowing pumpkins, or mini cauldrons. And be warned: if you sink a shot, your opponent gets to choose your fate…

Fear Factor Challenges: Before the game, I’ll set up some seriously creepy dares. We’re talking blindfolded taste tests of mystery concoctions, reaching into a box of unknown horrors, or maybe even a quick game of spooky charades. Don’t worry, I’ll keep it (mostly) harmless! If you’re too chicken, you can opt out… but the drink penalty will be worse.

Spooky Atmosphere: Dim those lights and crank up the creepy tunes, we’re turning this into a true Halloween challenge!

9. Horror Movie Charades: Drunk Edition

Forget classic charades, we’re turning this into a horror movie marathon gone wrong! The rules are simple: act out those iconic horror characters and scenes. But here’s the twist – the more we drink, the sloppier the acting gets.

Choose Your Victim: No obscure indie films here, we’re sticking with the classics! Think Freddy Krueger, Jason, the creepy twins from The Shining… the more iconic, the better.

Rules of the Nightmare: Each round has a time limit. If your team can’t guess your horror masterpiece, shots all around! The longer the game goes on, the bigger the drink penalties become.

Spooky Bonuses: Best impersonation of the night wins a spooky little prize! Keep that horror movie soundtrack blasting – it adds to the chaotic fun.

10. Wicked Whispers: Telephone Gone Spooky

Remember playing telephone as a kid? Well, it’s time for the Halloween edition – prepare for things to get seriously creepy and absurd!

How the Madness Begins: I’ll start with a spine-chilling phrase. It might be a line from a horror movie, a spooky poem, or a twisted-up tongue twister. The longer and more complex, the better!

Pass it On: Now, it’s your turn to whisper that message to the next person, and they whisper to the next, and so on. The trick? No repeating! Once you’ve whispered it, you’re done.

Spooky Finale: Once the mangled message reaches the end of the line, the last person says it out loud. Prepare to laugh (or scream!) at how wrong it’s become. Anyone who messed up the message takes a drink!

11. Bobbing for Booze: Apple Bobbing with Adult Flair

It’s time to ditch those childhood memories of bobbing for apples – this version has a boozy twist!

The Setup: Fill a big bowl (a cauldron works perfectly!) with your favorite spooky punch. Now, this is where it gets fun – we’re adding a generous splash of your chosen spirit. Vodka keeps it classic, or try a spiced rum for a real autumnal kick.

Rules of the Bob: No hands allowed! And hey, smaller apples make this a little less messy. Set a timer for each round to keep things competitive. Don’t forget those towels – things are about to get drippy!

Spooky Upgrade: Toss in some creepy decorations! Think gummy eyeballs bobbing in the punch, maybe some gummy worms… extra points if you dare to grab one of those with your teeth too!

12. Which Witch is Which?: A Blindfolded Tasting Challenge

Put your senses to the test, because things are about to get weird! Get those blindfolds ready, and let’s see if you can figure out what spooky concoction you’re tasting…

Mystery Brews & Bites: I’ll prepare a spread of Halloween-themed flavors. Some might be delicious – think pumpkin spice latte, caramel apples. Others…not so much. Think mystery shots, slimy textures, and maybe the odd candy corn thrown in for pure chaos.

Guess the Potion: Blindfolded, you’ll get to taste each item. Can you guess what it is? Be specific– is that pumpkin spice or just regular squash? Points for correct guesses, and maybe a penalty drink for those who are hilariously wrong!

Spooky Storytelling: I won’t just say “here’s a drink.” Each item gets a creepy little intro: “Taste the essence of a goblin’s breath” or “a sip from the swamp witch’s cauldron.”

13. Murder Mystery Mayhem: Interactive Whodunnit with a Drinking Twist

Tonight, a murder has been committed… and one of you is the culprit! Get ready for a night of intrigue, accusations, and of course, a few spooky drinks to loosen those lips.

Choosing Your Mystery: We can go with a pre-made murder mystery kit (choose one with a fun Halloween twist!), or get creative and write our own twisted tale.

Setting the Scene: Costumes, creepy decorations, and low lighting turn this into a full-on Halloween experience. I’ll hide clues all around, setting the stage for the mystery to unfold.

Drinks of Deception: Each character will have a signature cocktail. As clues are revealed, certain drinks will be unlocked. But beware – make a false accusation, and you’ll be facing a penalty shot!

14. Pin the Part on the Monster: A Silly Blindfolded Spin-Off

Get ready for some monstrous giggles with a spooky twist on a classic! Forget pinning tails on donkeys – tonight, we’re building a monster!

The Monster Mash-Up: I’ll draw a giant, silly-looking monster. Maybe it’s got mismatched eyes, a goofy grin, or a tail where its nose should be. The weirder, the better! Now, it’s your turn to try and put it all back together…without being able to see!

Making it Monstrous: We’ll cut out wacky monster parts: eyeballs, horns, fangs, you name it! Blindfolded, you’ll try to pin them in the right spot. Whoever’s furthest from the mark takes a drink.

15. Costume Contest with a Shot: Best Dressed (and Worst!) Take the Prize

Alright everyone, show off those amazing costumes – because tonight, creativity is rewarded with a drink! Or…maybe questionable fashion choices also get a drink? We’ll see…

Categories of Costumes: We’re not just looking for the scariest getup! Prizes go to:

• Most Creative: Think outside the box!
• Best Group Costume: Coordinate with your squad!
• Funniest: Make us laugh, not scream!
• …and let’s not forget “Most Enthusiastic with Least Effort”: That pizza box with eyeholes IS a costume, right?

Judging Time: We can do a crowd vote for a rowdy good time, or I’ll assemble a panel of spooky judges. Either way, get ready for your moment of costumed glory!

Prizes Worth Winning: Winners don’t just get bragging rights – they get a special spooky shot, a themed treat, you name it!

16. Ghost Story Gone Wild: Collaborative Storytelling with a Tipsy Twist

Gather ’round, because tonight we’re weaving a spooky tale unlike any other. The rules are simple: one sentence at a time, and with each sentence, a drink to fuel our imaginations. Ready? Let’s see how twisted this story gets…

Setting the Scene: I’ll start us off: “The old clock in the abandoned mansion struck midnight, and a chilling wind rattled the broken windowpanes…”

Now it’s your turn! Keep it spooky, absurd, or downright hilarious – the weirder, the better!

The Spooky Symphony: Someone get ready to write this down – the final story is guaranteed to be a side-splitting, spooky masterpiece.

17. Creepy Cocktails: Blindfolded Drink Creation

Forget fancy mixology, tonight we’re getting weird! Split into teams – it’s time to create the most monstrous (or maybe surprisingly delicious?) cocktails ever made.

The Mystery Mix: Each team gets a base spirit and a pile of random ingredients. Sweet, sour, maybe a little weird…who knows what you’ll end up with! But remember – no peeking!

Time to Create: You’ve got a few minutes to blindly mix, muddle, and concoct your nightmare…I mean, masterpiece! Before the timer runs out, give your creation a horrifyingly awesome name.

The Taste Test: Judges, prepare yourselves! We’re judging on taste (if you dare) and the most outrageously spooky name. Extra points if you can finish your whole concoction…

18. Don’t Say the Word: A Halloween Vocabulary Challenge

Tonight, speaking gets tricky! Each of you will get a nametag with a spooky word you CANNOT say. The goal? Trick your friends into saying the forbidden word. But if someone traps you… bottoms up!

Choosing the Cursed Words: We’re not making this easy. Think common Halloween words (vampire, skeleton, candy), but also mix in character names (Freddy, Dracula, etc.) for extra chaos.

The Countdown Begins: Let the Halloween drinking games begin! Can you casually work your cursed word into conversation? If you succeed, someone else takes a drink. Last one standing without saying their word wins!

Bonus: Spooky background music makes this even harder – you’ll be giggling and paranoid the whole time!

19. Candy Corn Cup Challenge: Precision Pong

Forget ping pong balls, tonight we’re tossing candy corn! This Halloween drinking game’s all about accuracy and a little bit of luck.

The Setup: Arrange cups in a pyramid, some close, some further away. Each cup gets filled with a different drink – shots, mixers, whatever you dare! Harder cups (further away, smaller openings) are worth more points.

Mystery Cup Mayhem: One random cup will be your “mystery shot.” Land a candy corn in there, and who knows what spooky concoction you’ll have to drink!

Aim for the Win: Take turns tossing those sugary kernels of doom. Most points at the end wins…and probably gets the most interesting mix of drinks too!

20. Dare Pong: Beer Pong Meets Spooky Challenges

Beer pong just got a whole lot more interesting! If you sink a cup, your opponent doesn’t just drink – they also face a spooky dare!

Dare to Drink: I’ll prepare a bunch of silly Halloween-themed dares. Some mildly embarrassing, some just plain funny. Sink a cup, and your opponent picks a dare at random AND takes a drink.

Spooky Dares: Think short, harmless pranks: howl at the moon, do a creepy monster walk, recite a spooky nursery rhyme…nothing too mean, just good fun!

Cauldron of Chaos: Write your dares on little slips of paper shaped like bats, tombstones, you get the idea. Used dares get tossed into a spooky cauldron for extra atmosphere.