15 Apple-tastic Party Games That’ll Make You the Fall MVP

Let’s dive into some apple-tastic fun that’ll make your fall gatherings the talk of the town.

As someone who’s been throwing parties since before smartphones were a thing (yeah, I’m that old), trust me when I say these games are guaranteed to be a hit. Let’s get this apple party started!

1. Apple Kitchen Spoon Race

Overview
Picture this: your friends wobbling across the yard, desperately trying to balance an apple on a spoon. Hilarious, right? That’s the Apple Kitchen Spoon Race in a nutshell.

Objective
Get that apple from point A to point B using only a kitchen spoon. Sounds easy? Ha! You’re in for a treat.

How to Play

1. Split into teams and line up relay-style.
2. Give each player a spoon and an apple.
3. Race to the finish line, passing the apple to the next teammate.
4. Drop the apple? Back to the start, you clumsy oaf!

Why It’s Fun
Nothing beats watching your usually coordinated friend turn into a fumbling mess. Plus, it’s a great way to work up an appetite for that apple pie you’ve been eyeing.

2. Mr. Apple Head

Overview
Move over, Mr. Potato Head! There’s a new spud in town, and he’s a lot healthier.

Objective
Create the most outrageous apple face using various toppings. Bonus points if you can make it look like your grumpy neighbor.

How to Play

1. Provide apples, toppings (candies, nuts, raisins), and melted caramel as “glue.”
2. Let your imagination run wild as you decorate your apple.
3. Vote on the most creative, funny, or downright terrifying apple face.

Why It’s Fun
It’s like playing with your food, but your mom can’t yell at you for it. Plus, you get to eat your creation afterward. Win-win!

3. Guess the Apple

Overview
Think you know your Granny Smiths from your Honeycrisps? Time to put your money where your mouth is, apple aficionado!

Objective
Correctly identify different apple varieties. It’s like a wine tasting, but with less pretentiousness and more fiber.

How to Play

1. Display numbered apples of different varieties.
2. Give players a list of apple types.
3. Match the numbers to the correct apple names.
4. The player with the most correct guesses wins.

Why It’s Fun
It’s educational and delicious. Plus, you’ll never look at the produce section the same way again. “Oh, hello there, Pink Lady. Fancy meeting you here!”

4. Apple Teeth Relay

Overview
Ever wanted to look like a vampire with an apple fetish? Well, now’s your chance!

Objective
Transport apples using only your teeth. It’s like a doggy obstacle course, but for humans.

How to Play

1. Divide into teams and set up a relay course.
2. Players must carry an apple with their teeth to the finish line.
3. Pass the apple to the next teammate without using hands.
4. First team to finish wins.

Why It’s Fun
You haven’t lived until you’ve seen your friends waddling around with apples in their mouths. It’s comedy gold, I tell ya!

5. Apple on a String

Overview
It’s like bobbing for apples, but vertical. And potentially more embarrassing.

Objective
Catch an apple with your mouth while it’s swinging from a string. No hands allowed, you cheater!

How to Play

1. Tie apples to strings and hang them at various heights.
2. Players attempt to bite the apple without using their hands.
3. First to successfully bite their apple wins.

Why It’s Fun
Watching people flail around trying to catch a swinging apple? Pure entertainment. Just don’t laugh so hard you choke on your own apple.

6. Towel and Apple Toss

Overview
It’s like a water balloon toss, but with apples. And hopefully less mess. Maybe.

Objective
Toss apples back and forth using towels without dropping them. Teamwork makes the dream work, folks!

How to Play

1. Form pairs and give each team a towel.
2. Place an apple in one team’s towel.
3. Toss the apple back and forth, catching it in the towels.
4. Increase distance with each successful toss.

Why It’s Fun
It’s all fun and games until someone gets hit in the face with an apple. Actually, that’s still pretty funny.

7. Apple Distance Toss

Overview
Ever wondered how far you could chuck an apple? No? Well, you’re about to find out anyway!

Objective
Toss that apple as far as you can. It’s like shot put, but with fruit.

How to Play

1. Mark a starting line.
2. Each player gets three attempts to throw an apple.
3. Measure the distance of the furthest throw.
4. Longest throw wins.

Why It’s Fun
It’s a great way to get out some aggression. Plus, you might discover a hidden talent for fruit-based Olympic events.

8. Apple Toss Activity

Overview
It’s like juggling, but easier. Maybe. Probably not.

Objective
Toss and catch apples without dropping them. Sounds simple, right? Just wait.

How to Play

1. Start with one apple, tossing it up and catching it.
2. Gradually increase the number of apples.
3. See how many you can juggle before they all come crashing down.

Why It’s Fun
It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Just kidding! But seriously, watch out for flying fruit.

9. Bobbing for Apples

Overview
The classic fall game that makes you question your life choices and hygiene standards.

Objective
Retrieve apples from a tub of water using only your mouth. It’s like a doggy drinking game, but for humans.

How to Play

1. Fill a large tub with water and add apples.
2. Players take turns dunking their heads to grab an apple with their teeth.
3. First to successfully retrieve an apple wins.

Why It’s Fun
It’s hilarious to watch, slightly gross to participate in, and a great way to cool off on a warm fall day.

10. Catch the Apple

Overview
It’s like fishing, but with apples. And no fish. Okay, it’s nothing like fishing.

Objective
Catch floating apples using a small pail attached to a string. It’s harder than it sounds, trust me.

How to Play

1. Fill a large tub with water and add apples.
2. Give each player a small pail tied to a string.
3. Players attempt to scoop up apples without using their hands.
4. Most apples caught in a set time wins.

Why It’s Fun
Watching people frantically trying to scoop apples while getting increasingly frustrated? Comedy gold.

11. Bobbing for Apples Relay

Overview
It’s like regular apple bobbing, but with the added pressure of letting your team down. Fun!

Objective
Be the fastest team to retrieve all your apples from the water. No pressure, right?

How to Play

1. Divide into teams and line up relay-style.
2. First player bobs for an apple, then tags the next player.
3. Continue until all apples are retrieved.
4. First team to finish wins.

Why It’s Fun
Nothing brings people together like the shared trauma of nearly drowning in a tub of apples.

12. Apple Peel Challenge

Overview
Channel your inner grandma and show off those peeling skills!

Objective
Create the longest continuous apple peel. It’s like winning a really weird ribbon at the county fair.

How to Play

1. Give each player an apple and a peeler.
2. Set a time limit (e.g., 2 minutes).
3. Players attempt to create the longest unbroken peel.
4. Measure the peels and crown a winner.

Why It’s Fun
It’s oddly satisfying, and you get to eat the evidence afterward. Plus, you’ll gain a useless skill to brag about at parties!

13. Apple Stack Race

Overview
It’s like Jenga, but with apples. And a lot more wobbly.

Objective
Build the tallest apple tower in a set time. It’s architecture meets fruit salad.

How to Play

1. Give each player or team a set number of apples.
2. Set a time limit (e.g., 2 minutes).
3. Players stack their apples as high as possible.
4. Tallest stable tower at the end of the time wins.

Why It’s Fun
Watching people’s faces as their towers come crashing down? Priceless. Just try not to laugh too hard, karma’s always watching.

14. Apple Bowling

Overview
It’s bowling, but with apples. Because why not?

Objective
Knock down as many pins as possible using apples as bowling balls. It’s fruit meets sport!

How to Play

1. Set up empty plastic bottles as pins.
2. Players take turns rolling apples to knock down pins.
3. Keep score as in regular bowling.
4. Highest score after 10 frames wins.

Why It’s Fun
Ever seen an apple curve like a pro bowling ball? No? Well, you’re in for a treat. Or a frustration. Probably both.

15. Apple Scavenger Hunt

Overview
Hide and seek meets fruit foraging. Indiana Jones would be proud.

Objective
Find all the hidden apple-related items before the other teams. It’s like an Easter egg hunt, but with more fiber.

How to Play

1. Hide apple-themed items or actual apples around the area.
2. Divide into teams and give each a list of items to find.
3. Set a time limit.
4. Team with the most items found wins.

Why It’s Fun
Watching adults frantically search for plastic apples? Hilarious. Plus, you might find that apple you lost last fall!

The Apple Party Planner’s Survival Guide: Do’s and Don’ts

Before you dive headfirst into apple-themed madness, let’s talk about what separates the party pros from the amateurs.

I’ve seen my fair share of shindig successes and disasters, and I’m here to spill the tea (or should I say, apple cider?).

Do:

1. Plan ahead: Make a checklist and timeline to keep yourself organized
2. Consider your guests: Make sure activities are suitable for all ages and abilities
3. Have a backup plan: Weather can be unpredictable, so have indoor options ready

Don’t:

1. Overcommit: It’s better to do a few things well than many things poorly
2. Forget about dietary restrictions: Have options for guests with allergies or special diets
3. Neglect cleanup: Plan for post-party tidying to avoid a midnight apple core crisis

Here’s a handy table to keep your apple party planning on track:

Timeline	Task
2 weeks before	Send invitations, plan menu
1 week before	Shop for non-perishables, prepare decorations
3 days before	Confirm RSVPs, finalize game plans
1 day before	Buy fresh apples, set up decorations
Day of party	Prepare food, set up games, enjoy!

Remember, the key to a great apple party is to stay cool as a cucumber (or should I say, crisp as an apple?).

If something goes wrong, just laugh it off.

Avoiding the Rotten Apple: Common Party Pitfalls

Time for some real talk about the potential party poopers that can turn your apple extravaganza into applesauce.

Don’t worry, other people have made these mistakes, so you don’t have to:

1. Overestimating appetites: Sure, apples are delicious, but 50 pounds for 10 people? That’s a recipe for a fruit fly invasion. Stick to about 1-2 apples per person for eating, plus extras for games.
   
2. Ignoring the cleanup crew: You don’t want to face a mountain of sticky apple residue alone at midnight. Enlist help or hire a cleanup service – your future self will thank you.
   
3. Forgetting the camera: In the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to forget to capture the memories. Designate a photo-taker or set up a fun photo booth area.
   
4. Neglecting non-apple options: While we’re all about that apple life, remember that variety is the spice of life. Include some non-apple snacks and drinks for balance.
   
5. Overlooking safety: Excited kids + sharp apple-cutting tools = potential disaster. Keep things age-appropriate and supervised.

Here’s a quick checklist to avoid these common pitfalls:

• Calculate realistic food amounts
• Plan for cleanup
• Arrange for photos/videos
• Include non-apple options
• Safety-proof activities

Your Turn

If you had to create a new apple-themed game, what would it be called and how would you play it? (The wackier, the better!)