14 best game for 12 year olds

Games for 12-year-olds related to Halloween can be a fun and spooky way to celebrate the holiday with children in the pre-teen age group. Here are some game ideas and activities that can be enjoyed by 12-year-olds during Halloween:

1. Costume Contests: Organize a costume contest where the kids can dress up in their Halloween costumes. Categories like "Scariest Costume," "Most Creative Costume," and "Funniest Costume" can add some excitement. Prizes can be small Halloween-themed treats or trinkets.

2. Pumpkin Decorating: Provide pumpkins and a variety of decorating supplies like paint, stickers, and markers. Kids can get creative and decorate their own pumpkins. This activity can be both artistic and Halloween-themed.

3. Ghostly Treasure Hunt: Create a treasure hunt with clues and riddles that lead the kids to hidden Halloween-themed treats or toys. You can set up the treasure hunt indoors or in your yard, with a spooky twist.

4. Halloween Bingo: Create bingo cards with Halloween-themed pictures or words.Play bingo with small prizes for the winners, like Halloween candy or spooky-themed stickers.

5. Spooky Storytelling: Gather the kids around and take turns telling spooky stories. You can even set up a "haunted" storytelling area with dim lights and eerie sound effects to enhance the atmosphere.

6. Halloween Trivia: Test the kids' knowledge of Halloween with a trivia game. Ask questions related to Halloween history, popular Halloween movies, and traditions. Provide small rewards for correct answers.

7. Monster Mash Dance Party: Set up a dance area with Halloween-themed music and encourage the kids to dance and have a "Monster Mash." You can include classic Halloween songs like "Thriller" by Michael Jackson.

8. Bobbing for Apples: A classic Halloween game, bobbing for apples can be a fun and messy activity. Fill a large tub with water and float apples in it. The kids have to try to grab apples using only their mouths, without using their hands.

9. Mummy Wrap: Divide the kids into pairs. One child in each pair gets wrapped in toilet paper by their partner to look like a mummy. The team that wraps their mummy the fastest wins.

10. Halloween Charades: Create a list of Halloween-themed words or phrases for charades. The kids can take turns acting out the words while the others guess.

11. Halloween Craft Station: Set up a crafting area with supplies for making Halloween-themed crafts like paper ghosts, paper plate masks, or beaded spider decorations.

12. Halloween Audiobooks: Consider playing Halloween-themed children's audiobooks or spooky sound effects in the background to add to the atmosphere during these activities. Audiobooks can be a fun way to engage their imaginations.

These Halloween games and activities can provide 12-year-olds with an enjoyable and memorable Halloween experience, combining the excitement of the holiday with age-appropriate fun and creativity.