Bobbing for Apples

Bobbing for apples is a Roman tradition that was practiced during the festival honoring the goddess Pomona of fruits and trees. It is still with us today as one of the most Halloween oriented games. To play it, a large basin is filled with water, and several apples are placed in it. Each player must try to pull an apple from the water. However, they are not allowed to use their hands or any other part of their body except their mouth.

Pass the Pumpkin

This game works like hot potato and musical chairs. Each person sits in a circle and a small pumpkin (or ball) is passed around the circle while music is playing. Every so often, at a random time, the music is stopped, and who ever is holding the pumpkin is out. That person leaves the circle and the game continues. When only one person remains that person is the winner.

Snap Apple

Snap Apple is a very old, and sometimes dangerous, game. An apple is hung from a string and a coin is pushed into it. Two players must try to bite at the apple without the use of the hands. Who ever bites out the coin wins. For a more interesting game, play with one player and stick a burning candle into the apple as well and then spin the string so the apple spins as well. People with facial hair may want to stay away from this one.