Halloween Pictionary

Halloween Pictionary – A Spooky Drawing Game for Kids

Halloween Pictionary is a festive twist on the classic drawing game, perfect for Halloween parties with kids. In this version, players draw creepy, kooky, or magical Halloween-themed words while their teammates race to guess them before time runs out. Easy to adapt to all age groups, this game guarantees fun, laughter, and creativity.

Whether you’re hosting a classroom party, a birthday bash, or just a Halloween family night, Halloween Pictionary is the perfect icebreaker.

Game sheet

• Number of players: From 4 children
• Ages: 5 years and up
• Materials: Paper, pencils or markers, timer, bowl, and a list of Halloween words
• Setting: Indoors
• Play time: Around 30 minutes

How to Play Halloween Pictionary

To begin, divide players into two teams. Each team selects a drawer who comes to the front, pulls a word from the Halloween word bowl, and starts sketching it—no words, gestures, or sound effects allowed!

Their team has a set amount of time (usually 1 minute) to guess the word. If they get it right, they earn a point. Then the other team takes their turn. The game continues until each player has drawn at least once or until all words have been used. The team with the most correct guesses wins.

This simple game doesn’t require artistic skills—stick figures and wild guesses are part of the fun!

Add extra laughs to your party with a hanging donut challenge, where kids race to finish their treat—hands-free, of course!

Suggested Halloween Words

Here’s a list of themed ideas you can use to fill your word bowl. Feel free to add more based on your group’s age and imagination!

• Witch
• Vampire
• Frankenstein
• Ghost
• Spider
• Pumpkin
• Mummy
• Zombie
• Werewolf
• Haunted house
• Black cat
• Jack-o’-lantern
• Broomstick
• Cauldron
• Bat
• Skeleton
• Scarecrow
• Monster
• Candy
• Eyeball
• Gravestone
• Potion
• Trick or treat
• Witch’s hat
• Full moon
• Web
• Devil
• Ghoul
• Wizard
• Coffin
• Cauldron

Make sure to print your word list ahead of time and cut each word into strips for easy drawing.

Keep the energy high with a spooky knockdown challenge, where kids aim to topple Halloween-themed cans for points and prizes!

Variations to Spice Things Up

• Timed Challenge: Use a stopwatch to increase the pressure!
• Theme Round: Only draw monsters, or only Halloween items from nature (e.g., bat, owl, spider).
• Reverse Drawing: Let one child describe the word to a teammate who draws it!
• Kids vs Adults: Make it even more exciting by pitting kids against grown-ups.

Educational Advantages of Halloween Pictionary

Playing this drawing game goes beyond fun—it’s also educational!

• Encourages vocabulary development and spelling
• Promotes creativity and self-expression
• Boosts focus and concentration
• Enhances hand-eye coordination
• Teaches teamwork and turn-taking
• Develops critical thinking and visual recognition
• Reinforces rule-following in a group setting

Optional Prizes

Small Halloween-themed prizes like stickers, glow-in-the-dark toys, or candy add even more excitement and reward the effort—not just the win.

Explore our collection of printable Halloween games to turn your celebration into a memory-filled adventure. Whether you’re planning a classroom activity, a birthday bash, or a spooky family evening, our downloadable kits make it easy!