Scary Games & Activities to Play During a Sleepover

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Horror expert Sydney Bermudez shares her favorite scary slumber party games

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1 Bloody Mary

2 Light As a Feather, Stiff as a Board

3 Ouija Board

4 Charlie, Charlie/The Pencil Game

5 The Triple Mirror Game

6 Sandman

7 Hide-and-Shriek

8 The Paranormal Podcast Challenge

9 Spirit Photographer

10 Cat Scratch

11 The Red Book

12 Monster Tag

13 Scary Stories

14 Tsuji-Ura

15 The Picture Game

16 Concentrate

17 Sara Sarita

18 Dead Man, Dead Man, Take Me to Your Grave

19 Baby Blue

20 Candyman

21 Scary Movies

22 Queen of Spades

23 Binoculars Game

24 The Midnight Man

25 Three Kings

26 The Martha Game

27 Devil Face

28 Pendulum

29 Ma Lon

30 The Bath Game/Daruma-San

31 Manhunt

32 Red Door, Yellow Door

33 Ghost Hunting

34 Sweet Tooth

35 Dry Bones

36 Scary Video Games

37 The Answer Man

38 Witch’s Pantry

39 The Closet Game

40 Don’t Look Behind You

41 Murder in the Dark

42 Haunted Dolls

43 Dark Reflection

44 The Corner Game

45 Purple Hearts

46 Little Devil

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Co-authored by Sydney Bermudez and Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Fact Checked

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What’s the best part about having a sleepover? Scaring the snot out of your friends! Whether you prefer classic sleepover games like Bloody Mary or chilling out and watching scary movies, there are plenty of fun, creepy activities to do. We interviewed urban legend and paranormal experts to compile a list of all the best scary things to do at a sleepover, so keep reading to prepare for a night of fright.

Spooky Sleepover Activities

Horror expert Sydney Bermudez says some fun, ghostly games for sleepovers include Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board, the Ouija board, Bloody Mary, Sandman, and the Midnight Man. If you don’t want to play a game, try telling scary stories or watching your favorite horror movies.

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Bloody Mary

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   Bloody Mary is a classic sleepover game sure to give you nightmares. Paranormal expert Dylan McElliott says to stand in front of a mirror and spin around 3 times with your eyes closed. Chant “Bloody Mary” 3 times as you spin, and when you open your eyes, her face is supposed to appear in the mirror. If you see her, turn the lights back on quickly so she goes away.

   Meet the wikiHow Experts

   Sydney Bermudez is a horror, Mexican folklore, and urban legends expert. She posts content about paranormal cases, internet mysteries, and psychological horror on social media to over 400k followers.

   Dylan McElliott is a YouTuber and paranormal activity expert based in Auburndale, FL. He creates content focused on investigating paranormal activity to over 1.3 million YouTube subscribers.

   Brittney Crabb is a paranormal and horror enthusiast based in Toronto, Ontario. She has over 17 years of experience creating paranormal and horror content. She has over 580k YouTube subscribers.
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Light As a Feather, Stiff as a Board

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1. Bermudez says that Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board is “a group chant-and-lift game where friends try to make someone levitate.” Have one player lie flat on their back with their arms crossed over their chest. All other players place their hands under the person lying down and attempt to lift them with only their fingertips. Chant “light as a feather, stiff as a board” repeatedly until the player starts to float.

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Ouija Board

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   Are you brave enough to summon a real spirit? Then try out the Ouija board. Have everyone sit in a circle around the board and lightly place their fingertips on the planchette. When you ask a question, the spirit you’re supposedly communicating with is supposed to move the planchette on its own, spelling out its answer. Remember to say “goodbye” at the end of the session, or the spirit may linger…

   • If you don’t have an official Ouija board, Bermudez says, “A simple Ouija board can be made using paper or wood with letters, numbers, ‘yes,’ ‘no,’ and ‘goodbye.’”
   • Some believe Ouija boards really allow you to communicate with the dead, while others think they’re nothing but a party trick. Either way, make sure everyone is comfortable playing with one.
   • Do you believe in Ouija boards? Share your thoughts in our “Are Ouija boards real? What are your experiences?” forum.
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Charlie, Charlie/The Pencil Game

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1. The Charlie Charlie ritual went viral in 2014 and has been a fun, spooky sleepover game ever since. To play, grab two pencils and a piece of paper. Draw an X across the paper to divide it into 4 sections. Label two boxes opposite each other “yes” and the other two “no.” Balance the pencils on top of the lines, and say “Charlie, Charlie, are you here?” to start the game. Then, take turns asking the spirit questions. The pencil on top should move to the spirit’s answer.

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The Triple Mirror Game

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   If you’ve ever wanted to catch a glimpse of a ghost, you might get your chance by playing the Triple Mirror Game. Light a candle and place it on the floor of a dark room. Then, line up 3 mirrors in a way that reflects the room’s door into each mirror. Then, sit somewhere you can’t see your reflection in the mirrors. You may see a ghost in one of the mirrors.
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Sandman

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1. Bermudez explains that Sandman is “a story-based game where someone narrates as if filling your body with sand, creating a weird, floating sensation.” Dim the lights and have one player lie flat on their back. The storyteller will then come up with a story about how that person died, including details about them being sliced open, filled with sand, and stitched back together. At the end of the story, the sleeper should feel heavy and have a hard time standing up—like their body’s been filled with sand!

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Hide-and-Shriek

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   This game puts a spooky twist on the classic Hide-and-Seek. Turn off the lights and play some creepy music. Choose one player to be the ghost (seeker) and give them a flashlight, then have everyone else hide in the dark. When the ghost finds someone, they’ll whisper something scary like “I see you.” The dramatic reveal will put everyone on edge.
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The Paranormal Podcast Challenge

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1. Split up into pairs or small groups and challenge everyone to create a mini podcast episode pretending to be ghost hunters recounting a recent paranormal encounter. Give everyone 15-20 minutes to write a script, assign roles, and record their episodes on their phones or another recording device. Then, come together to listen to each other’s spooky podcasts.

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Spirit Photographer

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   Choose one player to be the spirit photographer, while everyone else is a ghost. Play some spooky music and have the ghosts slowly float and swirl around the room, like they’re haunting a Victorian mansion. When the music stops, the photographer will yell “Freeze!” and take a photo of the ghosts in their creepiest mid-haunt poses. After a few rounds, vote on the scariest photos.
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Cat Scratch

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1. Paranormal and horror enthusiast Brittney Crabb says to play Cat Scratch, have someone lie on their back and put their head in another player’s lap. That player will then read a scary story about a cat out loud, while rubbing the other player’s temples. When the story ends, the person lying down will stand up and see if they have cat scratches on their back.

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The Red Book

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   The Red Book is a game that supposedly summons a spirit to answer questions and divine the future. To play, you’ll need a red hardcover book and a red candle. Place your palm on the cover of the book, close your eyes, and ask “Red Book, can I enter your game?” Keeping your eyes closed, flip to a random page and point to a sentence. That will be the answer to your question, though you may have to interpret it. If the answer is positive, continue the game by taking turns asking questions in the same manner.

   • If the answer is negative when you ask if you can start the game, contact with the spirit was not established. Try again until you get a positive answer.
   • When you’re done playing, ask, “Red Book, can I leave your game?” and flip to a random page. You cannot end the game until all players have permission to leave.
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Monster Tag

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1. Monster Tag puts a creepy spin on the classic game of tag. The person who’s “it” will put on a scary mask and wear a blindfold so they can’t see. To catch the other players, the monster will moan or growl. All other players must moan or growl back. If the monster catches you, you’re the monster for the next round.

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Scary Stories

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   If you’re ready to settle down and give your friends nightmares, take turns telling scary stories. Come up with one yourself, or share one that’s been passed down in your family. Bonus points if it’s something scary or paranormal that you actually experienced yourself.

   • If you’re struggling to come up with your own scary story, read one written by someone else. The Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series by Alvin Schwartz has some great options, or read a scary creepypasta. If you’re looking for some short options, check out our “Creepy Short Ghost Stories” article.
   • Bermudez says some of her favorite creepypastas include “The Russian Sleep Experiment,” “Candle Cove,” and “Ted the Carver.”
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Tsuji-Ura

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1. Tsuji-Ura must be played outside at night, so make sure you have your parents’ permission before playing. Stand at the center of a crossroads after dark, and run your fingers across the teeth of a comb while chanting, “Tsuji-Ura, Tsuji-Ura, grant me a true response.” Cover your face with something (like a blanket or a towel) and wait. If a stranger approaches, ask them to tell your fortune.

   • Remember, this is just a game, and talking to strangers can be dangerous! Have an adult monitor the game to make sure you stay safe.

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The Picture Game

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   According to Bermudez, “The Paranormal Picture Game is a classic seance-style party ritual where players try to capture ghostly images. To play, you gather in a dark room with a group of friends, place a camera in the center, and take turns passing it around while focusing your energy on summoning a spirit. The belief is that when you develop or review the photos, mysterious shapes, shadows, or even ghostly figures might appear.”
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Concentrate

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1. Concentrate is a game that supposedly predicts how players will die. Have one player sit in front of another with their eyes closed. The other player will lightly hit the first player’s back while reciting the Concentrate poem. The person with their eyes closed should see a color at some point during the game, and that color supposedly reveals how they will die. Here’s what the colors mean:

   • Red: stabbed
   • Blue: drowned
   • Yellow: poisoned
   • Orange: burned
   • Green: falling from a great height
   • Purple: suffocation
   • Brown: buried alive
   • Gray: disease
   • Black: of old age and goes to hell
   • White: of old age and goes to heaven

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Sara Sarita

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   Sara Sarita is a game in which you and a friend take turns asking yes or no questions to the spirits of two murdered girls. Sit on the floor across from each other and say, “Sara Sarita, may we join your game?” You’ll then both flip a coin. If both coins land on heads, the answer is “yes,” and you may continue. If they both land on tails, the answer is “no,” and Sara Sarita does not want to play. If you get a yes, take turns asking yes or no questions and flipping the coins to get your answer.

   • If one coin lands on heads and the other on tails, it’s a “maybe.” Flip them again until you get a definitive answer.
   • To end the game, ask “Sara Sarita, may we end your game?” and flip the coins until you get a “yes.”
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Dead Man, Dead Man, Take Me to Your Grave

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1. Dead Man, Dead Man, Take Me to Your Grave is a spooky ritual that makes your arms rise on their own. Have one person stand with their eyes closed and remain silent throughout the game. Another player will instruct them to count to 10 in their head, then nod. The speaker will then swing the other player’s arms back and forth 10 times. Then they’ll repeat the process 5 times, 7 times, and 3 times, respectively. Then, the speaker will click their fingers 3 times by the other person’s ears and chant, “Dead man, dead man, take me to your grave,” and the person’s arms should rise on their own.

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Baby Blue

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   Baby Blue is a game in which you attempt to summon a ghostly baby. Take turns going into a dark bathroom. Close the door and stand in front of the mirror. Cradle your arms like you’re holding a baby and chant “Baby blue, blue baby” 13 times. As you chant, you should start to feel the weight of a baby in your arms. As the baby gets heavier, flush it down the toilet before it becomes too heavy.
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Candyman

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1. Candyman is a mirror ritual similar to Bloody Mary. Go into a dark room and stand in front of a mirror. Chant “Candyman” 5 times to summon the spirit. Supposedly, he will appear behind you and murder you with his hook hand. Turn the lights on as quickly as possible so the Candyman doesn’t get you.

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Scary Movies

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   Tired of playing games? Take a break and put on your favorite scary movie. Pop some popcorn or make some spooky-themed snacks and settle in with some cozy blankets and pillows. See which of your friends screams at the most jump scares. Some movies you could watch include:

   • Friday the 13th
   • The Ring
   • The Grudge
   • Child’s Play
   • The Blair Witch Project
   • Us
   • Coraline
   • The Witches
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Queen of Spades

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1. Queen of Spades (also known as Lady Spades) is another ritual similar to Bloody Mary and Candyman, but for this game, you’ll need a Queen of Spades card, some red lipstick, and a candle. Go into a dark bathroom and place the card against the mirror. Then, draw a set of stairs on the mirror with the lipstick. Light the candle, then chant “Queen of Spades, come” 3 times. When you open your eyes, you may see a ghostly figure in the mirror.

   • Whether you see the spirit or not, be sure to tell her to leave when you’re done playing so she doesn’t come around when you’re least expecting it.

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Binoculars Game

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   The binoculars game supposedly summons a spirit to your house. At sunset, lock all the doors and windows in your house, and place a lit flashlight on each windowsill. Tie a rope to a chair and place it near a door, then tie the other end of the rope around one of the players, who must remain silent. At 10:30 PM, slip a note under the door that reads “We welcome you. You shall not be harmed.” Remove the flashlights from the windowsills and walk around the house with them. If you hear knocking, the ritual has worked. Continue the game as follows:

   • Once you hear knocking, grab a pair of binoculars and look out all the windows. If you see a figure in the distance, it is the spirit.
   • When you see the spirit, shout, “Forgive me, for I am mistaken.” Close your eyes and reopen them immediately. If the figure is gone, you found the spirit in time and the game is over. Untie your friend, unlock the doors and windows, and destroy the note you wrote earlier.
   • If you still see the figure, do not untie your friend or unlock the doors. Wait until the figure leaves.
   • If you don’t hear knocking or see a figure, restart the game and try again.
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The Midnight Man

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1. Bermudez says the Midnight Man (also known as the Midnight Game) is a ritual in which players try to avoid “the Midnight Man” until 3:33 AM. Have everyone write their full name on a piece of paper and place it in front of a wooden door. Just before midnight, light a candle on top of the paper and knock on the door 22 times, timing it so that the final knock aligns with the stroke of midnight. Blow out the candle and open the door to release the Midnight Man.

   • Light another candle after you blow the first one out. If this candle goes out on its own, it means the Midnight Man is near.
   • Roam around your house until 3:33 AM, avoiding any strange sounds or anything you suspect might be the Midnight Man.

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Three Kings

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   Three Kings supposedly summons two spirits who will answer your questions. At 3:30 AM, place 2 mirrors in chairs facing each other in a dark room. Sit in a third chair (the King’s Throne) between them. Hold a lit candle and ask questions into the darkness. You should hear an answer from one of the mirrors—just make sure you don’t look directly at it.

   • The two mirrors represent the other two kings.
   • Take any answers you get with a grain of salt, as the spirits could play a trick on you.
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The Martha Game

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1. The Martha Game is similar to Charlie, Charlie, as you use pencils to communicate with the spirit. Grab a friend and have each of you hold 3 pencils in your hands so they form a U-shape. At the same time, chant “Martha, do you want to play with me?” Then, watch both sets of pencils for your answer. If the sides of both U’s move together to form a triangle, it’s a yes. If they don’t move, it’s a no. If only one set of pencils moves, proceed with caution. Continue to ask yes or no questions in the same way.

   • To end the game, ask “Martha, may we leave?” The answers work the same way. Both you and your friend need a “yes” to end the game.

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Devil Face

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   Devil Face is another creepy mirror game. Stand in front of a mirror in a dark bathroom, just before midnight. Close your eyes and open them when the clock strikes 12. You should see a devil’s face staring back at you from the mirror.

   • Some say that this game only works if you play on the night of December 24th, as the clock changes to the 25th at midnight.
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Pendulum

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1. Pendulums are divination tools that are believed to help you communicate with spirits or predict your future. Hold the pendulum by the chain so the weight hangs down. Decide which way the pendulum will swing to indicate a “yes” and which way it will swing to indicate a “no,” then ask yes or no questions to get your answers.

   • If you don’t have a real pendulum, make your own by tying a paper clip or a ring to a string or chain.

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Ma Lon

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   Ma Lon is a Vietnamese ritual that supposedly summons a spirit to chase you. Stand in a clear area outside and light some incense. Place the incense near an empty can and observe the smoke. If it moves like someone is taking a drag of a cigarette, you’ve summoned the spirit. Run away in a straight line to escape.

   • If you don’t run in a straight line, the spirit will return to wherever it came from.
   • You may feel the spirit try to grab your ankle.
   • This game is best played in a deserted area at night, so make sure you have parental supervision if you leave your house.
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The Bath Game/Daruma-San

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1. Daruma-san is based on a Japanese children’s game. In a dark bathroom, fill the bathtub with water. Sit on the edge, close your eyes, and wash your hair while chanting, “Daruma-san fell down, Daruma-san fell down.” As you chant, you should begin to see a ghostly figure falling and dying in the bathtub. Don’t make eye contact, or she may drag you down with her!

   • In some versions of the game, Daruma-san will stalk you the next day. She’ll try to get closer and closer to you as the day goes by. If she gets too close, yell “Tomare!” (“Stop!”) and run away. To end the game, catch her in your line of sight and shout “Kitta!” (“I cut you loose!”) as you move your arm in a chopping motion.

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Manhunt

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   If you want to get your adrenaline pumping without summoning ghosts, play a game of Manhunt. Send a small group to hide while everyone else tries to find them. Playing in the dark creates an eerie vibe, which you can heighten by playing creepy music.
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Red Door, Yellow Door

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1. Red Door, Yellow Door is a spooky ritual game that puts a player in a trance. Choose one person to be the subject and one to be the guide. The subject will lie down with their head in the guide’s lap with their arms in the air. As the subject closes their eyes, the guide will rub their temples and chant “Red door, yellow door, any other color door” until the subject starts visualizing hallways and doors. When the subject sees doors in their mind, they will lower their arms, and the guide will ask them what they see.

   • As the subject describes different doors, rooms, and hallways, the guide will instruct them to go through certain doors, continuing to describe what they see.
   • What makes this game creepy is that the subject might see people or clocks in the room. The people may be evil or try to trick them, while the clocks are said to trap players in the room so they can’t leave.

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Ghost Hunting

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   Think your house is haunted? Set up a ghost hunt! This works best if you have real ghost hunting equipment, like a spirit box or an EMF detector, but there are plenty of ghost hunting apps you can download on your phone. Gather your friends in a dark room to set the tone, then start asking the ghost questions to see if you can get an answer.
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Sweet Tooth

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1. Sweet Tooth is a Russian game in which you attempt to summon a gnome. The game must be played after midnight and before dawn. Place a mirror on the floor, directly underneath the light on the ceiling. Tie a long string around a bar of chocolate and suspend it from the light so it hangs just above the mirror. Have everyone sit in a circle around the mirror. One person will then hold out a pair of scissors, and another person will turn off the light and quickly rejoin the group. The person with the scissors will then cut the string and everyone will chant, “Sweet Tooth, Sweet Tooth, please come” 3 times.

   • After the chant, everyone must remain silent. You will soon hear a rustling noise as the gnome unwraps the chocolate bar. When the rustling stops, slowly count to 10.
   • After counting to 10, have one person turn the lights back on. You may see that the gnome has eaten the chocolate, that the chocolate has bite marks on it, or that the gnome has left you more chocolate.

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Dry Bones

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   The Dry Bones ritual supposedly summons a demon. Just after midnight, go into a dark bathroom and light a match or candle. Close your eyes and make a wish. If you hear moaning, you’ve summoned Dry Bones. Immediately leave the bathroom and find a hiding spot. Your goal is to avoid Dry ones until 3:00 AM. If you’re successful, your dream will come true. If you’re not, rumor has it he’ll take your soul.
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Scary Video Games

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1. If you and your friends enjoy playing video games, download some scary ones for a night full of frightful fun. Take turns seeing who can make it the farthest without getting jump scared. Here are some fun, creepy games to try:

   • Resident Evil
   • Silent Hill
   • Amnesia
   • Dead Space
   • Outlast
   • The Evil Within
   • Until Dawn
   • The Last of Us

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The Answer Man

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   Have you ever wanted to talk to a ghost on the phone? Then try this eerie game. To play, gather 10 players with cell phones. Stand in a circle and have everyone call the person to their left at the exact same time. Most players will get a busy signal, but if the call goes through, you’re connected to the Answer Man. Ask him any question you want, and he’ll give you the answer. However, be careful, because then he’ll ask you a question in return. If you answer incorrectly, he’ll reach through the phone and grab you!
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Witch’s Pantry

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1. This game requires players to feel gross items blindfolded and try to guess what they really are. Blindfold everyone and fill containers with everyday food items. The catch is, you must give each food a gross or creepy name. For example, cold, cooked spaghetti noodles could be intestines and peeled grapes could be eyeballs. Pass each container around and have everyone feel the foods. See if they can figure out what the items truly are.

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The Closet Game

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   For maximum scariness, the Closet Game should be played one at a time. Turn out the lights in your bedroom and go into the closet. Sit quietly for two minutes, then hold an unlit match in front of you. Say, “Show me the light or leave me in darkness.” If you hear whispers, light the match immediately, If you hear nothing, don’t light the match. Either way, leave the closet, closing the door behind you. Don’t look inside the closet again. You don’t know what might be waiting for you…
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Don’t Look Behind You

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1. Don’t Look Behind You allows you to summon demons… if you’re brave enough. Turn off all the lights in a room and light a candle. Set the candle behind 3 chairs where you and two friends will sit. Then, invite the demons to join you, but promise you won’t look at them. No matter what you see, feel, or hear, don’t look behind you or the demons might get you!

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Murder in the Dark

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   For this game, you need at least 5 people. Grab some slips of paper and write “Murderer” on one, “Detective” on another, and “Victim” on the rest. Have everyone select a paper at random to decide their role. The detective must then leave the room and turn the lights off. The murderer will select a player to kill by tapping them on the shoulder 3 times. That person must then scream and lie down on the floor to show that they’ve been killed. The detective will then return and ask questions to try to figure out who the murderer is.
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Haunted Dolls

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1. For this game, you’ll need a creepy looking doll for each player, so hit up a thrift or antique store if you don’t have any on hand. Have everyone sit in a circle holding their doll. Dim the lights and turn on some eerie background music. The players will then take turns telling a scary story about their haunted doll, including its origins, any horror incidents, or superstitions associated with it. They’re allowed to use sound effects and jump scares to try to scare the other players. If someone drops their doll, they must reveal a secret to the other players.

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Dark Reflection

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   This game is all about surviving negative energy. At sunset, grab a mirror and take turns looking at your reflection and breathing on the mirror so it fogs up. This will transfer your negative energy into it. Once everyone has had a turn, light a candle and hold it to the mirror to agitate the negative energy. Then, break the mirror and run away to get as far away from the negative energy as possible. The energy will follow you for the rest of the night, getting more and more intense. If you make it to dawn, though, you’ll be rewarded with good energy.
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The Corner Game

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1. The Corner Game originated in Japan and supposedly summons a supernatural entity. To play, gather a total of 4 people in a dark, empty room. Everyone must shout their name 3 times as they enter. Then, each of you will stand in a corner, facing the wall. One person will tell everyone to move, and you’ll all switch corners, moving in a clockwise direction. According to legend, players may disappear throughout the game, or a fifth supernatural player may join.

   • Check out our “Japanese Urban Legends” article for more creepy Japanese myths.

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Purple Hearts

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   Purple Hearts is similar to Red Door, Yellow Door. Choose one player to be the sleeper and one to be the guide. Dim the lights and have the sleeper lie down with their head in the guide’s lap. The guide will slowly rub the sleeper’s temples, and the sleeper will begin counting backwards from 100. As they count, the guide will chant “Purple hearts” until the sleeper falls asleep. If the ritual was a success, the sleeper will answer the guide’s questions from a trance-like state.

   • The guide will proceed to ask the sleeper about their dreams, including what they see, hear, smell, taste, and feel.
   • If the sleeper starts to describe seeing purple hearts, wake them up by instructing them to grab the purple heart.
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Little Devil

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1. Little Devil is a Russian game in which you attempt to summon a demon and ask it questions. On a piece of paper, draw a perfect circle with a dot in the middle. Around the dot, draw a devil, complete with horns, cloven hooves, and a tail. The dot should be at the devil’s heart. Write “yes” above the devil and “no” below it. Then write the letters of the alphabet around the outside of the circle and the numbers 1-9 around the inside of the circle. Once you’ve finished setting up, here’s how to play:

   • Place the paper on a flat surface and light a candle.
   • Tie a needle to a piece of thread.
   • Join hands and chant, “Forces of darkness, I urge you to help.”
   • Heat the tip of the needle in the candle’s flame, then dangle the needle over the sheet of paper so the tip is touching the dot.
   • Chant “Chertik, Chertik, come! Chertik, Chertik, come!” Then after a few moments, ask “Chertik, Chertik, are you here?” If the needle points to “yes,” you may ask the little devil questions.
   • To end the game, join hands and say, “Chertik, Chertik, go away!” Then burn the thread.

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