Looking to make this Halloween party extra special? Our Halloween Candy Dice Game is not only fun but also a great way for kids to enjoy some delicious Halloween candies! This game is an excellent icebreaker that guarantees lots of laughter, excitement, and, of course, sugar-induced energy.
As a child, I looked forward to Halloween every year because I loved trick-or-treating and seeing all the decorations. We would bring pillowcases as backups for when our baskets got too full of candy, and we would return home with at least a full basket plus at least one pillowcase full of goodies.
Now, as a parent, I just love seeing the excitement on my kids’ faces when they run up to different houses to see what candies they have to offer. They get so happy over king-size candy bars or when they are allowed to take multiple pieces of candy.
One of my all-time favorite things to do with all the Halloween candies is to play a party game with them! There are several versions of the Halloween Candy Dice Game. This one is modeled after the beloved game of bingo, where you cover the Halloween symbols with candies until you form a row. It’s a kid-friendly game that is fun for all ages, so the whole family can participate on family game night.
Fun Halloween Candy Dice Party Game
A childhood favorite game with a twist, this Halloween Candy Dice Game would be a blast in the classroom, at home, or at a Halloween party.
Perfect for kids and adults, it’s a fun icebreaker game that kicks off your spooky celebration to a great start.
This unique Haunted House Candy Dice Game is not just a game of simply taking candy or giving candy. It is a game of chance that requires a few rounds of dice throwing and making connections between Halloween symbols and numbers.
Dice games such as these yield plenty of benefits for preschoolers and elementary schoolers, including:
- Counting skills: Candy dice games are simple counting games that include counting from 1 up to 6. Instead of sitting down to learn counting with worksheets, young kids will love counting the dots on the dice to brush up on their counting skills.
- Turn-Taking: As they need to wait for their turn to throw the dice, kids will learn how to take turns and build patience.
- Learning About Chance: Throwing the dice teaches preschoolers the concepts of chance and probability, as the die is a random number generator. They may try different strategies and see if they can throw the dice in their favor, such as throwing the dice from a higher or lower angle to see what happens.
- Sportsmanship: Playing a candy dice game encourages young kids to be good competitors, from teaching them how to deal with the disappointment of losing a game to maintaining good sportsmanship no matter if they win or lose.
How To Play Fun Halloween Candy Dice Game
To play this Haunted House Candy Dice Game, start by pouring candy into a jar easily accessible by all players. You can use any type of Halloween candy as long as it is roughly the size of a die. I recommend using M&Ms or Skittles.
You will also need a die that players can take turns throwing, or you can give each player their own die.
Here are the instructions on how to play this Halloween Candy Dice Game:
1. In this Halloween Candy Dice Game, six Halloween symbols correspond to the numbers on a die, including a Candle, Ghost, Jack O’ Lantern, Black Hat, Witch’s Hat, and Haunted Mansion.
2. Players will take turns rolling the die. According to the number on the die, players will cover the symbol representing the number with a piece of candy. There are multiple of the same symbols on the game board; the players need to pick one to cover per turn.
If there are no more uncovered symbols available, then the player forfeits the turn and pass the die down to the next player.
3. A row can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, like in a bingo game. The first player to get a row of candy wins!
Additional Halloween Candy Dice Game Ideas
If you would like to make this Halloween Candy Dice Game extra fun, here are some ideas:
- Use a sand timer or set a timer on a mobile phone to create more urgency! This will definitely create more excitement and laughter, as players will scramble to be the first to have a row of candies to win the game.
- Additionally, you can encourage kids and adults to team up or prepare prizes for winners.
- Are you not a fan of candy? You can swap out the candy used in the game with alternatives such as beans and mini blocks.
Download Free Printable Halloween Candy Dice Game For Kids
Click on the image below to get your free printable Halloween Candy Dice Game!
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