Spooky Board Games for Halloween Night!
As the leaves turn crisp and the days grow shorter, it’s that time of year again—Halloween is just around the corner! For those who relish the thrills of haunted houses, spooky stories, and eerie nights, there’s no better way to celebrate than by gathering your friends and family for a night filled with spine-chilling board games. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just looking for some fun plans to embrace the Halloween spirit, we have a selection of games that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
This Halloween, Wandering Adventures is excited to offer a variety of hauntingly delightful games that cater to every type of gamer, from casual party-goers to strategic masterminds. Imagine battling iconic monsters, navigating treacherous dreamscapes, or unraveling dark mysteries—all from the comfort of your game table.
Best of all, these games are available to purchase in-store and online, making it easy for you to find the perfect addition to your Halloween festivities.
Mark your calendars for our Halloween party on October 26th, where you can dive into some of these games firsthand and have a chance to win your favorites! Whether you’re teaming up to survive a night of terror or competing to unmask hidden threats, our Halloween board games promise an unforgettable experience.
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Let’s take a closer look at some of the games you won’t want to miss this season!
Dead Man's Cabal
You've conquered death and mastered the dimensions, but now it’s time to throw a party... by resurrecting the dead.
In Dead Man's Cabal, players are necromancers competing to bring back the dead and throw the most lively party possible. The game features a unique action-selection mechanic that requires careful planning, as you balance private actions with group ones. For fans of mid-weight strategy games, the blend of morbid humor and intense decision-making is sure to make this a highlight of your Halloween.
Why play? The fun balance of strategy and humor makes Dead Man’s Cabal a thrilling ride. Who wouldn't want to host a party for the dead on Halloween?
Scare Meter: 🎃🎃 (Mild spookiness, more humor than horror)
Horrified
Face classic monsters and save your town before it’s too late!
Horrified puts you up against iconic Universal monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, and The Mummy. This cooperative game challenges players to work together to defeat these creatures, each requiring unique tactics. With easy-to-learn rules and varying levels of difficulty, it's perfect for both casual and experienced gamers.
Why play? It's a tribute to classic horror with a cooperative twist, making it perfect for teams to unite against the forces of evil!
Scare Meter: 🎃🎃🎃 (Moderate spookiness, classic monster thrills)
Alien: Fate of the Nostromo
Survive the ultimate test of terror aboard the Nostromo.
In Alien: Fate of the Nostromo, you and your team take on the roles of crew members from the iconic Alien film. Together, you’ll gather resources, craft items, and fend off the deadly alien stalking the ship. With different final missions and even the option to face the villainous Science Officer Ash, no two games are the same.
Why play? It’s a tense, atmospheric experience perfect for those who love the Alien franchise and want to immerse themselves in a sci-fi horror classic.
Scare Meter: 🎃🎃🎃🎃 (High spookiness, tense and suspenseful)
Folklore: The Affliction
Defeat the spreading evil or succumb to the curse.
Folklore: The Affliction plunges players into an epic cooperative adventure, where you battle vampires, lycanthropes, and other supernatural horrors. The game is heavy on story, offering customizable characters, strategic combat, and role-playing elements that keep each session fresh and engaging. Even death won’t stop your character—play on as a ghost to help your team!
Why play? The deep, ongoing story and cooperative gameplay make this game feel like an entire epic campaign in one night. For those who love adventure and horror, it's a must.
Scare Meter: 🎃🎃🎃 (Moderate spookiness, with deep, immersive horror themes)
One Night Ultimate Vampire
Who’s the vampire in your village?
In One Night Ultimate Vampire, players take on the roles of villagers and vampires, each with special abilities, as they try to deduce who the vampires are. It’s a fast-paced game with no player elimination, meaning everyone stays engaged throughout. Perfect for a quick, suspenseful round in between longer games.
Why play? With no moderator and simple, quick gameplay, it’s perfect for larger groups or as a palate cleanser between more in-depth games.
Scare Meter: 🎃 (Low spookiness, light-hearted and quick-paced)
Lucidity: Six-Sided Nightmares
Will you escape your nightmares, or become one yourself?
Lucidity is a press-your-luck dice game that immerses players in the realm of dreams, where they must avoid turning into monsters while collecting power. The game can quickly turn on you, forcing tough decisions between resting or risking it all by pressing deeper into your nightmares.
Why play? Quick to learn and full of tension, Lucidity’s eerie theme and dice mechanics are perfect for adding variety to your Halloween game night.
Scare Meter: 🎃🎃🎃 (Moderate spookiness, psychological horror with tense decision-making)
Destinies
Fulfill your fate in a dark medieval world filled with secrets, magic, and mystery.
Destinies is a competitive, app-driven adventure game set in a dark medieval-fantasy universe. Players take on the roles of heroes, each with their own destiny to fulfill, and compete to push the world toward their ultimate goal. The game offers branching quests with multiple paths to victory, and its innovative Scan&Play technology allows for a seamless integration of storytelling and gameplay. With no need for a game master, players are fully immersed in a dynamic world where their choices shape the story.
Why play? The combination of deep storytelling, app-driven gameplay, and a competitive edge makes Destinies a perfect choice for players who love immersive adventure games with branching narratives. The Scan&Play system adds a fresh twist to board gaming, making every game feel like a personalized epic journey.
Scare Meter: 🎃🎃🎃 (Moderate spookiness, dark fantasy with mysterious and eerie elements)