Halloween Family Feud turns any Halloween party into an instant hit — costume contest crowd, classroom party, or family game night. We've put together 50+ Halloween-themed survey questions, costume-round ideas, and a free template you can host in five minutes.
Want to skip the build? Open our Halloween template and customize from there.
Why Halloween Is Made for Family Feud
Halloween parties have a built-in problem: people show up in costume, eat candy, and then… stand around. Family Feud is the activity that fills that void. It works for kids' parties, teen sleepovers, classroom celebrations, and adult costume parties alike.
- Themed engagement — questions tie into the holiday
- Costume reveals — players literally show off their costumes between rounds
- Mixed ages — works for kids 8+ through adults
- Quick setup — under 10 minutes from idea to live game
50+ Halloween Family Feud Questions
Classic Halloween
1. Name a Halloween costume. Witch, Ghost, Vampire, Pirate, Zombie, Princess
2. Name a candy kids hope to get trick-or-treating. Reese's, Snickers, Kit Kat, Twix, M&Ms, Skittles
3. Name candy kids do NOT want to get. Raisins, Apples, Toothbrush, Pennies, Candy corn, Almond Joy
4. Name something you'd find in a haunted house. Ghost, Spider, Skeleton, Cobwebs, Coffin, Dracula
5. Name a scary movie. Halloween, The Conjuring, Friday the 13th, IT, The Exorcist, Scream
Costumes
6. Name a couples Halloween costume. Bonnie & Clyde, Mario & Luigi, Cop & robber, Doctor & nurse, Beauty & Beast, Salt & pepper
7. Name a last-minute Halloween costume. Sheet ghost, Cat, Vampire, Pirate, Zombie, Cowboy
8. Name a kids' costume that's always popular. Superhero, Princess, Witch, Pirate, Vampire, Ninja
9. Name an "adult" costume. Vampire, Witch, Cop, Nurse, Pirate, Cleopatra
10. Name a costume that's easy to make at home. Ghost, Mummy, Cat, Zombie, Hippie, Cowboy
Trick-or-Treating
11. Name something you bring trick-or-treating. Bag, Costume, Flashlight, Candy holder, Phone, Map
12. Name a place to trick-or-treat besides houses. Mall, Trunk-or-treat, Downtown, School, Church, Office
13. Name a Halloween decoration. Pumpkin, Spider web, Skeleton, Ghost, Tombstone, Witch
14. Name something parents do on Halloween. Decorate, Pass out candy, Take kids trick-or-treating, Carve pumpkins, Steal candy, Take photos
15. Name something scary for adults. Spiders, Snakes, Heights, Public speaking, Bills, Clowns
Spooky Stuff
16. Name a scary creature. Ghost, Vampire, Werewolf, Zombie, Witch, Mummy
17. Name a place that's haunted. Old house, Cemetery, Hospital, Hotel, School, Castle
18. Name a Halloween sound. Scream, Howl, Cackle, Creak, Chains, Wind
19. Name something orange about Halloween. Pumpkin, Candy corn, Leaves, Decorations, Costumes, Orange juice
20. Name a Halloween game. Bobbing for apples, Pin the tail, Mummy wrap, Pumpkin carving, Costume contest, Family Feud
Halloween Food
21. Name a Halloween-themed snack. Candy corn, Caramel apples, Pumpkin pie, Mummy dogs, Witch fingers, Spooky cupcakes
22. Name something pumpkin-flavored. Pie, Latte, Bread, Soup, Beer, Ice cream
23. Name a Halloween party drink. Punch, Witch's brew, Soda, Apple cider, Beer, Cocktails
24. Name something at a Halloween party. Costumes, Candy, Decorations, Music, Drinks, Games
25. Name a candy that always ends up uneaten. Candy corn, Black licorice, Almond Joy, Mary Janes, Necco wafers, Bit-O-Honey
(For 25 more — pumpkin carving fails, scary myths, Halloween movie quotes, and more — open the Halloween template.)
Halloween Family Feud Hosting Tips
For Kids' Parties
- Keep costumes on for the first round, then let kids change
- Use the kids' question pack for younger players
- Run shorter rounds (3 questions instead of 5)
- Give candy as round prizes
For Adult Parties
- Add 1–2 spicy questions ("Name a horror movie that traumatized you")
- Use a costume contest as the Fast Money tiebreaker
- Project the board on a wall for theme effect
For Classroom Parties
- Use classroom-friendly questions
- Split into teams by costume color/type
- Tie questions to the curriculum (Halloween + history, science, etc.)
Setup in 5 Minutes
- Open the game maker
- Choose the Halloween template
- Edit any questions to match your group
- Add a Fast Money round
- Cast to a TV or projector
- Share the QR code — players join via phone
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this game appropriate for younger kids?
A: Yes — most questions are family-friendly. For very young players, swap in questions from the kids' pack.
Q: How long is a typical Halloween Family Feud game?
A: 25–30 minutes for 5 rounds + Fast Money. Adjust by adding/removing rounds.
Q: Can I project this for a classroom?
A: Yes — host runs from a laptop, projects to the board, players use Chromebooks or phones to buzz in.
Q: Do players need an app?
A: No — they scan a QR code and play in their browser.
Q: Can I add my own custom Halloween questions?
A: Yes — fully customizable. Write your own or remix our template.