Please don't say apple bobbin as people will have face paints on so what other spooky games can we play, this is the first party we have done and have gone to a lot of trouble thanks for any help!
2006-10-23 07:07:43 · 12 answers · asked by bumberclarte 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
I don't know if one is is allowed to post the same answer to 2 different questions but this a large part of my Response to Dietrice F - when she asked what she should wear for Halloween.
As a young child in the 1950's we used to do things - supposedly traditional - that are not done any more.
A friend's birthday fell on Halloween so every year from about the age of 6 to 11 a dozen little girls and a dozen little boys would gather at his house for a party.
There were 2 big bran tubs full of sawdust and straw, we all had to thrust our arms in up to our armpits to retrieve a party hat, and a little present.
So we were all covered in sawdust and bits of straw.
There were apples tied on strings, dangling from a beam and with arms behind backs holding our hands clenched together we had to try and get a bite out of a swinging apple. A boy and a girl could approach the apple from opposite sides and assist each other as they took a bite at the same time . [I can't believe it now, but we all refused to participate with assistance of that proximity from a member of the opposite sex]
But if a bite was successful there was apple juice over ones face and upper body.
For those who managed to get a bite without cheating too much [2 boys keeping the apple still while each getting a bite at the same time - I can't believe that now - I'd much rather do it with the opposite sex] - for those who managed a very sticky toffee apple - so sugary toffee like substances were everywhere.
Finally there were bowls of water with apples floating in them, and this was generally regarded as the highlight. Kneeling down (again with hands clasped together behind one's back. One had to attempt to take a bite out of a bobbing apple. Water everywhere, including all over the competitors.
After the traditional Halloween games, we had a couple of traditional kid's party games that were in vogue in the 1950's - Postmen's Knock, and Pass The Parcel - again I can't believe now, but we (the boys) all used to shun contact with the girls - and it often used to result in running around bumping in to each other and tumbling about (probably shrieking as we went).
Can I go back and be 7 again, I might enjoy it more!
His mother had carved Pumpkins and put candles in them, we inquisitive young minds had to examine them, and play with them, molten candle wax getting everywhere.
So if you intend doing anything that might leave you messy, I advise you to dress in something you do not treasure, or that will wash very easily, or can be thrown away afterwards, or else go naked!
Herb
2006-10-23 11:08:20 · answer #1 · answered by herb.master 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to ruin the face paintings on the children with apple bobbing you could always thread shoe laces through the apples and tie them to the washing line. The first child to take a bite wins a prezzie. It's really hard and so much fun. Have fun at your party!
2006-10-24 10:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by Dancing Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fun game is called the the "story staff". Someone grabs a long branch and starts to tell a story, when the person gets stuck he hands off the stick to any person in the group who continues the story...and so on. To make it interesting, if the person takes a long pause (ummm, errrr), or stumbles on a word that person has to take a shot. You wouldn't believe the crap coming out of peoples mouths by the end of the night.
2006-10-23 15:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by Denny M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a murder mystery theme (a live cluedo type game). Do a bonfire and tell spooky stories..best one wins... Pin the knife on the body! Set up things round the garden and house that go off periodically...hidden dictaphones on a timer with moaning and wailing...hire a medium for the evening.
Can I come!!
2006-10-23 14:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by puffy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hang an apple on string then with their hands behind their backs they have to take a bite. Pin the legs on the spider. a prize for the spookiest story. put things into several boxes with just hand holes made in them they must find it ( better still a bowl of jelly in the box with something in that)
2006-10-23 14:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by linloue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about putting mystery objects in boxes your guests then have to put their hands in them blindfolded and guess that they are - someone suggested a jelly, some mince in a bowl and other grotty things like that.
2006-10-23 14:11:07 · answer #6 · answered by Ally 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Spin the Bottle
2006-10-23 14:12:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Q&A game = questions and answers.
describe a common object with questions
any variations on that would do....
good luck.
2006-10-23 14:16:41 · answer #8 · answered by flowerpet56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats in the box. putting various objects in a box. people putting their hands in without looking and they have to feel and say what it is.
2006-10-24 12:58:03 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Murder in the Dark
2006-10-24 04:33:05 · answer #10 · answered by Caroline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋