23 Fun Pumpkin Games to Fall in Love With (For All Ages)
We’re about to dive into the wild world of pumpkin games.
Trust me, after 20 years of turning boring content into laugh-out-loud material, I know a thing or two about keeping both kids and adults entertained.
So, grab your coffee (or something stronger, I won’t judge), and let’s turn these orange orbs into memory-making machines!
21 Fabulous Pumpkin Games to Celebrate the Fall Season
1. Musical Pumpkins
Overview: It’s musical chairs meets a pumpkin patch, with a side of dizzying fun.
Objective: Snag a pumpkin when the music stops, or risk being the only one left without a gourd to call your own.
How to Play:
- Arrange paper pumpkins in a circle, one fewer than the number of players.
- Walk around the pumpkins while music plays.
- When the music stops, grab a pumpkin. Last one standing is out!
Why It’s Fun: It’s like musical chairs, but with less risk of toppling furniture and more chances to hug a pumpkin.
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2. Pumpkin Ring Toss Challenge
Overview: Remember those carnival games where you never won the giant stuffed animal? This is like that, but you’re the carny now.
Objective: Toss rings onto pumpkin stems without pulling a muscle or knocking over Aunt Edna’s prized mums.
How to Play:
- Hollow out some pumpkins (or grab some fake ones if you’re feeling lazy)
- Hand out rings (or glow necklaces if you’re feeling fancy).
- Stand back and watch as coordination flies out the window.
Why It’s Fun:
It’s hilarious to watch people of all ages get increasingly competitive over vegetables. Plus, it’s a great way to work out those “I’ve been scrolling on my phone too long” wrist kinks.
Use glow-in-the-dark necklaces as rings for a spooktacular nighttime version.
If you’ve somehow managed to play all 23 of these pumpkin games and still have energy left (what are you, superhuman?), why not check out my other fall game articles? There’s Needle in a Haystack: The Fall Party Game You Never Knew You Needed for those who enjoy a good poke, and 15 Apple-tastic Party Games That’ll Make You the Fall MVP for the apple enthusiasts. Because let’s face it, variety is the spice of life – or in this case, the pumpkin spice of life.
3. Capture The Pumpkin Showdown
Overview: It’s like capture the flag, but with a gourd-geous twist!
Objective: Steal the other team’s pumpkin and bring it back to your base.
How to Play:
- Split into two teams
- One team guards the pumpkin, the other tries to snatch it
- Get tagged? Off to jail you go!
- Your teammates can rescue you
Why It’s Fun: It’s a perfect blend of strategy, teamwork, and good old-fashioned pumpkin thievery.
4. Pumpkin and Broom Relay Race
Overview: Harry Potter meets Cinderella in a chaotic dash across your backyard. Magical? Maybe. Hilarious? Absolutely.
Objective: Sweep that gourd from A to B faster than you can say “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!”
How to Play
- Divide into teams.
- Grab a broom, line up a pumpkin.
- Sweep that orange orb to the finish line and back.
- Pass the broom like a hot potato.
- First team to finish wins bragging rights and possibly a pulled muscle.
Why It’s Fun It’s the perfect combo of hilarity and humiliation. Plus, it’s a great way to work off that second slice of pumpkin pie.
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Choose a pumpkin that’s not too big (unless you want to give everyone a hernia) and not too small (chasing a tiny pumpkin across the yard is only fun for the spectators).
5. Pumpkin Seed Pickup
Overview It’s like a weird, fall-themed version of bobbing for apples, minus the wet hair and potential waterboarding.
Objective Use a straw to vacuum up more pumpkin seeds than your opponents. It’s harder than it sounds, trust me.
How to Play
- Fill a bowl with dried pumpkin seeds.
- Arm players with straws and empty bowls.
- Set a timer (1 minute, unless you want to see who passes out first).
- Suction and transfer seeds.
- Most seeds wins!
Why It’s Fun It’s surprisingly addictive and hilarious to watch. Plus, great practice for drinking that last drop of pumpkin spice latte.
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| What’s Up | Objective | Cool Stuff | Not So Cool Stuff | Just a Heads Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musical Pumpkins | Snag a pumpkin when the music stops or risk being the last one standing. | Less risk of toppling furniture and more chances to hug a pumpkin. | Could lead to minor squabbles over pumpkins. | Someone might trip or knock over a pumpkin in the frenzy to grab one. |
| Pumpkin Ring Toss | Toss rings onto pumpkin stems like you’re at a carnival. | It’s hilarious to watch everyone get super competitive over vegetables. | Possible sore losers and bruised egos when those rings don’t make it. | Be ready for rings flying off into the distance, or pumpkins getting knocked over if people get too enthusiastic. |
| Capture The Pumpkin | Steal the other team’s pumpkin and bring it back to your base. | Blends strategy, teamwork, and pumpkin thievery for maximum fun. | Getting tagged and sent to “jail” might cause some grumpy faces. | Make sure the jail area is clear of obstacles so no one trips or gets injured during those dramatic rescues. |
| Pumpkin & Broom Relay | Sweep the pumpkin from point A to B faster than your rivals. | It’s a laugh riot and a great way to work off all that pumpkin pie. | Someone might get overly competitive and take a tumble. | Pick a pumpkin that’s not too small or large to avoid frustration or back injuries from sweeping it. |
| Pumpkin Seed Pickup | Use a straw to suction up and transfer the most pumpkin seeds in a minute. | It’s surprisingly fun and addictive. Plus, it’s a workout for your lungs. | Can lead to lightheadedness from too much suction action. | Watch out for kids (or adults) getting dizzy from all that frantic straw-sucking. |
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6. Pumpkin Spice Jenga
Overview Regular Jenga is so last season. This fall, we’re stacking and toppling with a twist!
Objective Remove and replace Jenga blocks without toppling the tower, all while following pumpkin-themed challenges.
How to Play
- Write (or stick) fall-themed and pumpkin themed challenges on Jenga blocks (e.g., “Name a pumpkin spice product” or “Do your best scarecrow impression”).
- Set up the tower.
- Players take turns removing blocks, completing the challenge, then placing the block on top.
- Whoever topples the tower loses (but wins at making a mess).
Why It’s Fun It combines the tension of Jenga with the hilarity of impromptu fall-themed charades.
7. Pumpkin Candy Toss
Overview: It’s raining candy! Woot! Woot! Who needs trick-or-treating when you can launch sweets across your living room?
Objective: Get that candy into the mini pumpkins faster than your kids can say “sugar rush.”
How to Play
- Scatter mini pumpkins (or cauldrons if you’re feeling fancy) around the room.
- Arm a player with with a stash of candy pumpkin, some kind of wrapped candy, or candy corn
- Start the music and let the tossing begin!
Why It’s Fun: It combines the thrill of playing with your food with the joy of potentially finding surprise candy in your couch cushions for months to come.
8. Pass the Pumpkin
Overview: It’s like hot potato, but with a seasonal twist that’ll have you cracking up.
Objective: Don’t be the one holding the pumpkin when the music stops, unless you enjoy being the center of attention for all the wrong reasons.
How to Play:
- Gather your crew in a circle.
- Start passing that gourd like it’s on fire.
- When the music stops, the person holding the pumpkin is out (or has to do a silly dance – your choice).
Why It’s Fun:
Watching people panic-pass a pumpkin is surprisingly hilarious. Plus, it’s a great way to tire out kids and possibly discover hidden dance talents in unsuspecting family members.
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Use a small, lightweight pumpkin. Unless you want to turn this into an impromptu arm workout – in which case, go for the biggest one you can find.
9. Pumpkin Pulp Scooping Contest
Overview:A messy, timed contest to scoop pumpkin insides.
Objective: Scoop out the most pumpkin guts before time’s up.
How to Play:
- Choose your scoop and pumpkin
- Set timer (1-3 minutes)
- Scoop pumpkin insides into your bowl
- Weigh the guts – heaviest wins!
Why It’s Fun: It’s gloriously messy and oddly satisfying.
10. Pumpkin Bean Bag Bullseye
Overview It’s like darts, but with less pointy objects and more orange targets. Your walls (and your insurance agent) will thank you.
Objective: Toss those bean bags into the pumpkin’s gaping mouth with the precision of a seasoned Halloween candy-thrower.
How to Play
- Carve a pumpkin-shaped target with various-sized holes.
- Assign point values to each hole (make the nose worth extra – it’s hard to hit!).
- Arm players with bean bags (or small stuffed pumpkins if you’re feeling theme-y).
- Take aim and fire away!
Why It’s Fun You get to throw things at a wall without getting in trouble. Plus, it’s a great way to work out that pent-up frustration from stepping on Legos all day.
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| What’s Up | Objective | Cool Stuff | Not So Cool Stuff | Just a Heads Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Spice Jenga | Remove and replace Jenga blocks without toppling the tower, while following pumpkin-themed challenges. | Combines the tension of Jenga with the fun of fall-themed charades. | Toppling the tower = mess! | Block stickers might fall off, leading to confusion mid-game. |
| Pumpkin Candy Toss | Toss candy into mini pumpkins faster than your opponents can say “sugar rush.” | It’s raining candy – and there’s a bonus: potential couch candy discoveries later. | You’ll be finding candy in random places for weeks. | Over-excited players may accidentally launch candy into hard-to-reach spots. |
| Pass the Pumpkin | Don’t be holding the pumpkin when the music stops, or you’re out (or have to do a silly dance). | Hilarious to watch the frantic passing of a pumpkin. | Kids (and adults) might get overly competitive. | The pumpkin could get tossed too hard, leading to potential pumpkin casualties. |
| Pumpkin Pulp Scooping | Scoop out the most pumpkin guts before time’s up. | It’s messy and satisfying – who knew scooping goo could be so fun? | Pumpkin pulp everywhere! | Be ready for slippery floors and seeds scattered around your space. |
| Pumpkin Bean Bag Bullseye | Toss bean bags into a pumpkin-shaped target with various-sized holes. | You get to throw things at a wall, and it’s totally acceptable! | A little frustration when hitting the smaller holes. | Beware of overzealous throws sending bean bags (or pumpkins) flying into non-target areas. |
11. Pumpkin Face Dice Game
Overview: It’s like Mr. Potato Head met a pumpkin and decided to play craps. Don’t ask, just go with it.
Objective: Roll dice to create the wackiest pumpkin face possible without laughing so hard you pull a muscle.
How to Play:
- Create dice with different facial features on each side.
- Roll and add the corresponding feature to the pumpkin.
- Keep rolling until you’ve got a complete face – however bizarre it may be! Try to keep a straight face as your pumpkin ends up with three noses and one eyebrow.
Why It’s Fun:
It’s impossible not to laugh at the crazy combinations. Plus, it’s a sneaky way to teach kids about probability (but don’t tell them that part).
Use dry-erase markers on mini pumpkins for easy clean-up and endless rounds of hilariousness.
12. Pumpkin Head Relay Race
Overview: It’s like your typical relay race, but orange-er and with a 100% chance of good chuckles.
Objective: Get that gourd from point A to point B faster than the other team without dropping it, squashing it, or using it as an impromptu helmet.
How to Play:
- Divide into teams and set up a course.
- Go from point A to point B and back to point A with a pumpkin on your head.
- Hand it off to the next teammate. Rinse and repeat.
- First team to finish without a pumpkin casualty wins!
Why It’s Fun: Work on your posture and grow teambuilding skills. You’ve gotta love it!
Add some spooky obstacles to the course. Nothing says “challenge” like trying to carry a pumpkin while dodging hanging spiderwebs!
13. Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin
Overview: It’s the classic donkey game, but with 100% less chance of offending any donkeys
Objective: Stick that honker on the pumpkin’s face while blindfolded and possibly spinning in circles.
How to Play:
- Create a large pumpkin face poster (or use a real one if you’re feeling fancy).
- Cut out a bunch of orange triangle “noses.”
- Blindfold players, spin ’em, and watch the nose-pinning hilariousness begin!
Why It’s Fun: There’s something inherently hilarious about watching people stumble around trying to pin body parts on inanimate objects.
Use double-sided tape on the noses for easy sticking.
14. Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe Twist
Overview: It’s the game you used to play in the back of your math notebook, but way more seasonal and less likely to get you detention.
Objective: Get three mini pumpkins in a row before your opponent does, and try not to gloat too much when you win.
How to Play:
- Create a giant tic-tac-toe board on the ground.
- Use mini orange pumpkins for one team and white pumpkins for the other.
- Take turns placing pumpkins until someone wins or you all get distracted by pie.
- May the best gourd-placer win!
Why It’s Fun It’s a classic game with a festive twist, and you get to say “tic-tac-toe” in a spooky voice. What’s not to love?
Paint funny faces on the mini pumpkins to add some personality to your game pieces. Nothing says “I’m taking this square” like a pumpkin with a handlebar mustache!
15. Pumpkin Memory Match
Overview: It’s like the memory game you played as a kid, but with more vitamin A and a 100% chance of gourd puns.
Objective: Find matching pairs of pumpkin cards faster than you can say “My memory isn’t what it used to be.”
How to Play:
- Create pairs of cards with different pumpkin designs.
- Lay them face down in a grid.
- Take turns flipping two cards, trying to find matches.
- The person who find the most matches, wins!
Why It’s Fun: It’s a great way to improve memory skills and an even better way to humble those family members who claim they never forget anything.
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| What’s Up | Objective | Cool Stuff | Not So Cool Stuff | Just a Heads Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Face Dice Game | Roll dice to create the wackiest pumpkin face without busting a gut | Guaranteed laughs and endless hilarious combos | 1. Might pull a muscle from laughing 2. Could get addictive | 1. Runaway dice 2. “My face is funnier” arguments 3. Potential pumpkin mess |
| Pumpkin Head Relay | Get that gourd from A to B faster than the other team without dropping it | Crazy obstacle course fun and Great for team bonding | 1. Potential pumpkin casualties 2. Might get a bit messy | Pumpkin-as-helmet temptation |
| Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin | Stick that honker on the pumpkin’s face while blindfolded | 1. Hilarious stumbling action 2. No offended donkeys 3. Easy DIY setup | 1. Possible dizziness from spinning 2. Damage from misplaced noses | Overzealous pinners might poke themselves Plus, blindfolds and obstacles don’t mix |
| Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe Twist | Get three mini pumpkins in a row before your opponent | 1. Festive twist on a classic 2. Cute mini pumpkin game pieces | Might get distracted by pie and limited replay value | 1. Pumpkins might roll away 2. Intense players could squash the pieces |
| Pumpkin Memory Match | Find matching pairs of pumpkin cards faster than you can say “jack-o’-lantern” | Improves memory skills and easy to customize difficulty | Could lead to competitive family feuds | Cards might get mixed up between games and sore losers might flip the table |
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16. Pumpkin Chunkin’ Contest
Overview: It’s like shot put, but with pumpkins and a 100% higher chance of creating accidental compost.
Objective: Throw that gourd as far as you can without pulling a muscle or accidentally redecorating your neighbor’s yard.
How to Play:
- Mark a throwing line and clear a large area (seriously, clear it).
- Take turns hurling small pumpkins as far as possible.
- Measure the distance and crown the Pumpkin Chunkin Champion!
Why It’s Fun When else do you get permission to chuck produce across your yard? It’s like playing catch, but more orange and way messier.
Have a “splat zone” contest alongside distance throwing. The most dramatic pumpkin explosion wins a prize (and probably cleanup duty).
17. Pop the Pumpkin Balloons
Overview: It’s like a piñata met a jack-o’-lantern and decided to have a party.
Objective: Pop those pumpkin-shaped balloons and grab the goodies inside before anyone else does.
How to Play:
- Fill orange balloons with candy and small prizes.
- Draw jack-o’-lantern faces on the balloons.
- Hang them up or toss them on the ground and let the popping frenzy begin!
Why It’s Fun: It combines the thrill of popping balloons with the joy of candy. Plus, the clean-up is way easier than traditional piñatas.
Use biodegradable balloons and eco-friendly treats to make this game as green as it is orange!
18. Pumpkin Roll Race
Overview: It’s like a relay race had a baby with a pumpkin patch, and that baby grew up to be the class clown. Imagine trying to herd cats, but the cats are round, orange, and inanimate.
Objective: Roll your pumpkin across the finish line faster than your opponents without using your hands. Sounds easy? Just wait until you’re nose-to-stem with an uncooperative gourd!
How to Play:
- Mark a start and finish line on a gently sloping surface.
- Give each player or team a medium-sized pumpkin.
- Players line up at the start, pumpkins at their feet.
- On “GO,” start nudging that pumpkin with any body part except hands.
- First player to roll their pumpkin across the finish line wins and earns the title “Gourd Lord of the Roll.”
Why It’s Fun Watching people try to control a rogue pumpkin with their knees, elbows, or foreheads is comedy gold. Plus, it’s a great way to work off that third slice of pie!
Overview: A fast-pacnes speed, teamwork, and the constant threat of dropping a gourd!
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19. Pumpkin Golf
Overview: Move over, Tiger Woods! We’re about to revolutionize golf with… pumpkins. Yes, you heard that right. It’s like mini-golf, but with more vitamin A.
Objective: Get that ball into the pumpkin’s mouth faster than your kids can say, “This is weird, but I like it.”
How to Play:
- Carve some pumpkins with gaping mouths. Think “hungry hippos” but orange.
- Set up an obstacle course that would make a mini-golf designer weep with envy.
- Hand out clubs (or pool noodles) and golf balls and watch the chaos unfold.
Why It’s Fun:
It combines the frustration of golf with the satisfaction of finally getting that darn ball into a vegetable. Plus, you get to watch Grandpa try to explain proper golf etiquette to a 5-year-old wielding a plastic club.
20. Pumpkin Bowling
Overview: Who needs shiny lanes and rented shoes when you’ve got gourds and ghost pins?
Objective: Knock down those spooky pins faster than you can say “strike-o’-lantern!” It’s as ridiculous as it sounds, and that’s why it’s awesome.
How to Play:
- Set up your ghost pins (decorated paper towel rolls or toilet paper work great).
- Grab a small pumpkin as your bowling ball.
- Roll that gourd and watch the ghosties fall!
Why It’s Fun It’s bowling with a festive twist, and you don’t have to worry about your fingers getting stuck in any holes.
Use mini pumpkins for the kiddos and bigger ones for adults. Nothing says “family bonding” like everyone struggling equally with oddly shaped bowling balls.
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| What’s Up | Objective | Cool Stuff | Not So Cool Stuff | Just a Heads Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Chunkin’ Contest | Chuck that gourd as far as possible without redecorating the neighbor’s yard | Permission to hurl produce, messy orange fun, dramatic pumpkin explosions | Accidental yard redecorating, potential muscle strain, cleanup duty | Stray pumpkins might hit something, overenthusiastic throwers, possible neighbor complaints |
| Pop the Pumpkin Balloons | Pop balloons and snag goodies before others | Combines balloon popping and candy, easy cleanup, eco-friendly option | Sugar rush aftermath, potential balloon phobia triggers | Popped balloons could be a choking hazard, competitive grabbing might get intense |
| Pumpkin Roll Race | Roll your pumpkin across the finish line without hands | Hilarious to watch, great pie workout, earn the “Gourd Lord” title | Uncooperative pumpkins, potential grass stains | Runaway pumpkins, overzealous players might trip |
| Pumpkin Golf | Get the ball into the pumpkin’s mouth | Combines golf frustration with veggie satisfaction, watch Grandpa explain etiquette | Potential pumpkin mess, might ruin your putting technique | Flying golf balls or pool noodles, overexcited swings |
| Pumpkin Bowling | Knock down spooky pins with a gourd | No rented shoes needed, festive twist on bowling, equally challenging for all ages | Irregular “balls” make it unpredictable, potential gourd casualties | Rolling pumpkins might go astray, frustrated bowlers might throw pumpkins |
21. Ping Pong Pumpkin Game
Overview: It’s like beer pong’s wholesome cousin came to Thanksgiving dinner.
Objective: Toss ping pong balls into pumpkin and ghost decorated cups like your autumn street cred depends on it.
How to Play:
- Draw pumpkin faces on a bunch of white cups.
- Line ’em up at varying distance on a table.
- Put battery-operated tea lights in a few of the cups
- Give each player 3 ping pong balls and they take turns tossing balls – trying to get one to land in a lit cup.
- Argue about whether that last shot totally went in or not.
Why It’s Fun: Watching your usually coordinated friend whiff shot after shot? Priceless.
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22. Pumpkin Stacking
Overview: Jenga meets produce section in this precarious balancing act of autumnal proportions.
Objective: Stack mini pumpkins as high as possible without creating a gourd avalanche.
How to Play
- Provide an assortment of mini pumpkins and gourds WITH the stems removed.
- Players take turns adding one pumpkin to the stack.
- If the stack falls on your turn, you’re out.
- Last player to successfully place a pumpkin wins.
Why It’s Fun It’s surprisingly tense, mildly frustrating, and hilariously catastrophic when it all comes tumbling down.
Play on a soft surface. The sound of pumpkins hitting hardwood is surprisingly similar to your hopes and dreams shattering.
23. Pumpkin Bocce
Overview: It’s like regular bocce, but replace those boring balls with mini pumpkins. Suddenly, “getting your gourd on” takes on a whole new meaning!
Objective: Roll your pumpkins closest to the target gourd. Sounds easy? Just wait until you try to roll something with a stem!
How to Play
- Designate a “jack” pumpkin as the target.
- Divide into teams, each with their own set of mini pumpkins.
- Take turns rolling pumpkins towards the jack.
- Closest pumpkins score points.
- First team to reach 11 points wins and gets to brag about their “gourd-throwing arm.”
Why It’s Fun Watching pumpkins roll in completely random directions never gets old. Plus, you get to yell “NICE GOURD!” unironically.
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| What’s Up | Objective | Cool Stuff | Not So Cool Stuff | Just a Heads Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ping Pong Pumpkin Game | Toss ping pong balls into pumpkin-faced cups | Wholesome beer pong vibes, fun with tea lights, autumn street cred | Potential for heated arguments over close calls | Ping pong balls might go rogue, possible spilled drinks |
| Pumpkin Stacking | Stack mini pumpkins as high as possible | Tense and frustrating in a fun way, hilarious pumpkin avalanches | Potential gourd casualties, mild disappointment | Falling pumpkins might bruise toes, competitive stacking injuries |
| Pumpkin Bocce | Roll pumpkins closest to the target gourd | Random rolling directions, yelling “NICE GOURD!”, new twist on a classic | Stems make rolling unpredictable, grass stains | Runaway pumpkins, overenthusiastic throws, potential pumpkin squashing |
Keep Safe and Have Fun: Playing Pumpkin Games
When playing pumpkin games, safety comes first. Pick your pumpkins carefully. Choose smaller, lighter pumpkins that are easy to lift.
Remember, you want to have fun, not to see who can lift the biggest pumpkin.
Make sure your play area is safe for pumpkin games. Move anything you might trip over. Put away sharp things.
You’ll want happy memories, not trips to the doctor. If you’re playing inside, put old sheets on the floor to catch the mess.
Here are some important safety items:
- First-aid kit (for small cuts and bumps)
- Rugs that don’t slip
- Good lighting
- Grown-ups watching
Your Turn (Let’s Get a Little Social)
If you had to challenge your boss to one of these pumpkin games to get a raise, which one would you choose and why? Let me know in the comments below.