Apr 14, 2025
Halloween is almost here, and it’s no longer just for kids! Actually, it’s an excellent time to inject some thrills into the office. Team-building activities will improve communication, boost creativity, and establish a good culture, which keeps working employees engaged, according to Indeed. So if you want to turn an ordinary work day into something special this October, these Halloween games for workplace activity are what you need to add some connection and fun to your team. Just like the guys from "The Office", or maybe not.
Halloween Trivia: Test Your Knowledge
Halloween trivia has a universal appeal and is top of the picks for teams of any size. It’s quick to set up, simple to personalize, and brings a fun vibe to the office setting. Here are some sample questions for you to browse from
Halloween Candy Trivia
What candy was originally known as “Chicken Feed”? (Answer: Candy Corn)
What candy has the slogan “Taste the Rainbow”? (Answer: Skittles)
Name one type of chocolate bar that has a crispy wafer inside. (Answer: Kit Kat)
Which candy consists of a peanut butter center encased in chocolate? (Answer: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups)
Halloween Horror Movie Trivia
Which movie stars the masked figure Michael Myers? (Answer: Halloween)
What 1996 film revitalized the slasher genre with a self-aware tone? (Answer: Scream)
Which movie featured a young girl possessed by a demonic entity? (Answer: The Exorcist)
Which film features characters that battle a frightening, dream-invading villain named Freddy Krueger? (Answer: A Nightmare on Elm Street)
General Halloween Movie & Film Trivia
What is the name of the pumpkin king in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”? (Answer: Jack Skellington)
What animated film focuses on a young witch named Kiki? (Answer: Kiki's Kiki’s Delivery Service)
What 1984 comedy features a group of scientists who catch ghosts in New York City? (Answer: Ghostbusters)
For an added layer of intrigue, you can share fascinating facts between rounds. Discover the spooky origins of the holiday by visiting the history of Halloween.
Keep Remote Teams Engaged with Virtual Halloween Games for Work
Remote setups shouldn’t kill the buzz. Virtual Halloween games for office celebrations can be just as fun as any in-person event — you just need to get a little creative. Plus, they’re a fun way to include remote employees in the celebration and make them feel included.
Deckle Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Difficulty: Easy
Time to complete: 15 minutes
Material Needed: Phone or Laptop
How to play: The team-building App. Deckle, allow players to engage in office activities anywhere and anytime, whether with colleagues or by themselves. The Halloween Office Scavenger Hunt asks players to find items on the task prompt and upload photos and videos to showcase. Simply open the challenge on your device, follow the guided prompts, and tackle a mix of puzzles, tasks, and Halloween-themed trivia.
You can try the virtual Halloween Scavenger Hunt right now on your devices. Click to try
Virtual Halloween Escape Room
Difficulty: Medium to Hard
Time to complete: 45-60 minutes
How to play: Choose a Halloween virtual escape room from a credible site. Break your group into smaller breakout teams of four to six individuals. In a private video room, each team collaborates to crack puzzles, discover clues, and race against the clock to “escape” the creepy scenario. These span approximately 45–60 minutes and involve agile problem-solving and collaboration — Ideal for virtual Halloween team-building activities.
Virtual Halloween Trivia
Difficulty: Easy
Time to complete: 20-30 minutes
How to play: Use the trivia questions from earlier but animate them online. Create an interactive quiz in Google Forms or on a game site like Deckle. This simple option works well too: Share your screen and read through the questions while your participants submit their answers live. You can do it solo or in teams, and the instant feedback maintains high energy the whole way through. For more remote-friendly fun activity ideas, see this list of free virtual team-building activities.
Start the Fun with Halloween Ice Breakers
Icebreakers are the best warmup activities to get your team into the holiday spirit. Halloween icebreakers help warm up the group, get conversation flowing, and break down social barriers before diving into bigger activities.
Halloween Icebreaker Questions
If you could only watch one Halloween movie this year, what would it be?
What is the scariest thing that ever happened to you?
Would you explore a haunted house by yourself?
What was your favorite Halloween costume from childhood?
If you could be a Halloween creature for one day, what would you be and why?
What’s your Halloween candy of choice in the end, the one you always wished you could get?
Have you ever had an experience that you could not explain?
Halloween-Themed Icebreaker Game: "Monster Match"
Difficulty: Easy
Time to complete: 10-15 minutes
How to play: Jot down some names of famous Halloween creatures: vampires, witches, mummies, or ghosts, and stick them to the backs of your participants without telling them who they’ve drawn. Players mingle and ask each other yes-or-no questions to determine which monster they are. It is an easy and playful way to get people talking, laughing, and circulating around the room early in the event.
Transform Your Space with Halloween Office Decorating Ideas
There’s nothing that makes more of an impact on a workspace than a burst of festive decor. Halloween office decorating sparks imaginations and serves as visual eye candy for your event. It’s also a good way to get the whole team involved in setting the mood.
Desk Decorating Contest
Difficulty: Easy
Time to complete: Flexible (1-2 hours, self-paced)
How to play: Pick a fun theme, such as “Haunted Home Office” or “Classic Halloween,” and entice employees to decorate their desks to match. Once the decorating is complete, take a virtual or in-person tour of all the entries. Have everyone vote on the “Most Creative,” “Scariest” or “Funniest” categories to select your winners.
Office-Wide Decorating Competition
Difficulty: Medium
Time to complete: Half day
How to play: Split your office up into teams and give each a different zone to decorate. Set them up with a decorating kit, or let their creativity shine with their own supplies. When the decorating period is near the end, do a voting session and give out prizes for categories such as “Best Use of Theme” or “Most Surprising Design.”
DIY Halloween Decor Workshop
Difficulty: Easy
Time to complete: 30-45 minutes
How to play: Organize a crafting session during lunch where teams can make Halloween-themed decorations such as paper bats, ghost garlands, or mini pumpkin centerpieces. It's a budget-friendly and interactive way to foster teamwork while making your office look delightfully spooky.
For more low-cost office Team build inspiration, browse our guide to fun, cheap group activity ideas.
More Halloween Office Activity Ideas
If you’re hungry for even more Halloween office ideas, we’ve got you covered with a few additional crowd-pleasers to keep the energy high.
Costume Contest
Difficulty: Easy
Time to complete: 30-45 minutes
How to play: Choose a fun theme, such as “Movie Villains” or “Classic Monsters,” and have employees display their costumes at designated times. Whether in person or on Zoom, hold a raucous parade or runway show and vote for “Scariest,” “Most Creative” or “Funniest” costume. Throw prizes or simple bragging rights into the mix for extra fun! Don't have a clue about costume? Don't stress and have a read on the guide!
Office Trick-or-Treat
Difficulty: Easy
Time to complete: 20-30 minutes
How to play: Position treat stations on different desks or places across the office. Employees get to walk around and gather treats, plus it’s a nice way to promote socializing. At each station, you might include themed clues or mini-challenges to make the whole experience more interactive.
Halloween Movie Marathon
Difficulty: Easy
Time to complete: Flexible (run throughout the day)
How to play: Create a cozy screening area in the break room or shared space. Play a mix of light-hearted spooky films and classic Halloween movies throughout the day. Add popcorn, candy, and festive snacks to complete the experience.
If you’re looking for complementary activities, check out our 50 creative scavenger hunt ideas or explore how to brighten your next festival with our Holi celebration ideas.
Ready to Play? Try Our Halloween Office Challenge!
Now that you’re brimming with ideas, why not take your office celebration to the next level? The Deckle Ready-to-Play Halloween Office Challenge is an interactive game packed with themed puzzles, trivia, and team tasks that will energize any workplace. Best of all, it’s ready to launch instantly, takes care of all the logistics of running the event, can be played anywhere or anytime, and its leadership board allows tell you the top finishers!
Start your spooky adventure here: Play this Deckle Ready-to-Play Halloween Office Challenge
