There’s nothing like gathering around the table with friends or family for a chillingly fun board game night. Whether you prefer cooperative scares, creepy mysteries, or just a lighthearted Halloween vibe, there’s a game for you. Below are some spooky board games—ranging from terrifying to family-friendly—that are perfect for the season.
1. Betrayal at House on the Hill
- Players: 3–6
- Playtime: 60–90 minutes
- Genre: Horror, Exploration, Betrayal
- Why It’s Spooky: Explore a haunted mansion filled with creepy surprises. Partway through the game, one player betrays the others, setting off one of 50 terrifying scenarios.
Avalon Hill Hasbro Gaming Betrayal at The House on The Hill 3rd Edition Cooperative Board Game,Ages 12 and Up,3-6 Players,50 Chilling Scenarios
Players must work together to survive the nightmare…but beware . The house turns one player against the others in this cooperative strategy game
2. Mysterium
- Players: 2–7
- Playtime: 45–90 minutes
- Genre: Cooperative, Mystery, Ghostly Deduction
- Why It’s Spooky: One player is a ghost giving cryptic visions, while the others act as mediums trying to solve a murder. The eerie artwork makes it feel like a séance at your table.
Asmodee Mysterium Board Game (Base Game) Enigmatic Cooperative Mystery Game with Ghostly Intrigue, Fun for Family Game Night, Ages 10+, 2-7 Players, 42 Minute Playtime
Assume the role of psychics and work together to interpret cryptic clues from a ghostly apparition to solve the perplexing crime in this immersive deduction and storytelling game.
3. Arkham Horror: The Card Game
- Players: 1–4
- Playtime: 60–120 minutes
- Genre: Cooperative, Lovecraftian Horror, Campaign
- Why It’s Spooky: Investigators battle cosmic horrors and unravel mysteries based on H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos. A narrative-driven, edge-of-your-seat experience.
Fantasy Flight Games Arkham Horror The Card Game Revised Core Set | Horror / Mystery / Cooperative Games for Adults and Teens Ages 14+ | 1-4 Players | Avg. Playtime 1-2 Hours | Made
In the sleepy town of Arkham, Massachusetts, a small band of intrepid investigators seeks to uncover the nature of a sinister menace that threatens humanity.
4. One Night Ultimate Werewolf
- Players: 3–10
- Playtime: 10 minutes
- Genre: Social Deduction, Bluffing
- Why It’s Spooky: A quick party game of villagers vs. werewolves. With accusations, bluffs, and sudden reveals, it’s perfect for Halloween gatherings.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf Fun Party Game for Kids & Adults | Engaging Social Deduction | Fast-Paced Gameplay | Hidden Roles & Bluffing, Black
One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a fast paced game where everyone gets to be a different role. In the course of only one night and the following morning, the players will determine who among them is a werewolf hopefully.
5. The Night Cage
- Players: 1–5
- Playtime: 50–60 minutes
- Genre: Cooperative, Survival Horror, Tile Placement
- Why It’s Spooky: You’re trapped in total darkness with only a candle to guide you. As tiles are placed, paths vanish into the void—claustrophobic and chilling.
The Night Cage by Smirk and Dagger, a Spooky Cooperative Strategy Game, 1-5 Players Lost in a Dark Maze with only a Candle, Fun Horror Themed Tile Laying and Perfect for Game Night, Adults, Teens 14+
You awaken in the suffocating darkness, your mind blank and your only companion a flickering candle. In “The Night Cage,” you and up to four others are trapped in an eerie underground maze, forced to work together to escape its shifting paths and relentless Wax Eaters.
6. Zombiecide (2nd Edition)
- Players: 1–6+
- Playtime: 60–120 minutes
- Genre: Cooperative, Survival, Miniatures
- Why It’s Spooky: Fight hordes of zombies with teamwork and strategy. Fast-paced, cinematic, and full of Halloween thrills.
Zombicide Black Plague Board Game (Base) | Strategy Board Game | Cooperative Board Game for Teens and Adults | Zombie Board Game | Ages 14+ | 1-6 Players | Average Playtime 1 Hour | Made by CMON
GO MEDIEVAL ON SOME ZOMBIES During the Middle Ages, a mysterious illness is sweeping across the countryside, turning anyone it touches into mindless, bloodthirsty walkers.
7. Dead of Winter The Long Night
- Players: 2–5
- Playtime: 60–120 minutes
- Genre: Cooperative/Semi-Cooperative, Survival Horror
- Why It’s Spooky: Survive in a frozen, zombie-infested world while dealing with moral dilemmas. Hidden agendas add paranoia—can you trust your group?
Plaid Hat Games Dead of Winter The Long Night Board Game Expansion | Post-Apocalyptic Survival Game | Strategy Game for Adults and Teens | Ages 13+ | 2-5 Players | Avg. Playtime 1-2 Hours | Made
Delve deep into the heart of the Raxxon pharmaceutical facility to uncover potent items, but beware – unleashing more formidable enemies is a risk you must take to survive.
8. Horrified
- Players: 1–5
- Playtime: 60 minutes
- Genre: Cooperative, Family-Friendly Horror
- Why It’s Spooky: Face off against classic Universal Monsters like Dracula, the Mummy, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon. A lighter, accessible Halloween option.
Ravensburger Horrified Games – Universal Monsters – Strategy Board Game – Boost Critical Thinking & Teamwork – Cooperative Gameplay – Unique Monster Challenges – 1 to 5 Players – Adults & Kids…
Defend your town against 7 evil monsters you love to fear, including Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy & more. Test your courage and tactical thinking to survive.
9. Last Night on Earth
- Players: 2–6
- Playtime: 60–90 minutes
- Genre: Survival Horror, Team-Based, Scenario Driven
- Why It’s Spooky: A cinematic zombie survival game where humans and zombies battle it out in a B-movie–style showdown. Campy and fun for Halloween night.
LNoE: 10th Anniversary Ed
A fast-paced game of brain-eating Zombies, small town Heroes, and horror movie action.
10. Cthulhu: Death May Die Fear of The Unknown
- Players: 1–5
- Playtime: 90–120 minutes
- Genre: Cooperative, Adventure, Horror
- Why It’s Spooky: Investigators battle cultists and elder gods in scenarios filled with madness and mayhem.
CMON Cthulu: Death May Die Fear of The Unknown Board Game Expansion – Horror Mystery Cooperative for Kids & Adults, Ages 14+, 1-5 Players, 90-120 Minute Playtime
Once started, the rituals cannot be stopped. An elder god will be summoned into this world. The Investigators, who came upon the plot late, are helpless… or are they?
11. Campy Creatures
- Players: 2–6
- Playtime: 30 minutes
- Genre: Bluffing, Card Game
- Why It’s Spooky: A light strategy game where players control classic movie monsters like vampires, werewolves, and kaiju to capture mortals.
Campy Creatures Vol. 1
Players are mad scientists, capturing townsfolk with fiendish hordes of ghouls.
12. Night of the Ninja
- Players: 4–11
- Playtime: 20–30 minutes
- Genre: Social Deduction, Hidden Teams
- Why It’s Spooky: A fast-paced party game with hidden loyalties and deadly ninjas—it blends spooky artwork with suspenseful gameplay.
Brotherwise Games Night of The Ninja
In Night of the Ninja, your mission is to kill the members of a rival house before they can kill you. The challenge: you don’t know who’s friend or foe!
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re looking for terrifying strategy games, lighthearted party favorites, or family-friendly spooky fun, this list has something for everyone. Add one (or several) of these titles to your Halloween lineup, dim the lights, and get ready for a night of thrills and chills. 🎃👻
