When it comes to spending time with friends, there are countless activities to choose from, but if you're looking for something spooky and exciting, why not try some ghost games? Here are 30 ghost games to play with friends at home that are sure to give you chills and thrills.
1. The Ouija Board Game
The Ouija board game is one of the most popular ghost games of all time. It's a game that's played with a board and a planchette, which is a small, triangular-shaped piece of wood or plastic that's used to spell out messages from spirits. To play the game, players place their fingers on the planchette and ask questions, and the planchette moves to spell out answers.
2. Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary is a game that's been around for centuries, and it's still popular today. To play the game, you need a dark room and a mirror. Players stand in front of the mirror and chant "Bloody Mary" three times. Legend has it that the spirit of a woman named Mary will appear in the mirror, and players will see her face and hear her voice.
3. The Elevator Game
The Elevator game is a game that's said to take you to another dimension. To play the game, you need to be in a building with at least ten floors. Players get in the elevator and press the buttons in a specific order. If done correctly, the elevator will take you to a different dimension.
4. Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board is a game that's played with a group of people. One person lays down on the floor, and the other players place two fingers under them. The players then chant "Light as a feather, stiff as a board" while lifting the person off the ground. Legend has it that the game can summon spirits.
5. The Midnight Game
The Midnight Game is a game that's played at midnight. To play the game, you need a candle, a piece of paper, and a pen. Players write their name on the paper and prick their finger to draw blood. They then light the candle and place the paper in front of it. Players must keep the candle lit until 3:33 am, or they risk being haunted by the Midnight Man.
6. The Three Kings
The Three Kings is a game that's played in a dark room with two mirrors and two chairs. To play the game, players sit in the chairs and look into the mirrors. They then light two candles and wait for the spirits of the Three Kings to appear. The game is said to be dangerous and should be played with caution.
7. The Red Door, Yellow Door Game
The Red Door, Yellow Door Game is a game that's played with a group of people. One person lies down with their head in the lap of another player. The other players then use their fingers to simulate the opening and closing of doors while chanting "Red door, yellow door." The game is said to take you to a different dimension.
8. The Closet Game
The Closet Game is a game that's played in a dark room with a closet. To play the game, players stand in front of the closet and chant "Hitori Kakurenbo" three times. They then put a doll or stuffed animal in the closet and close the door. Players must then find the toy, but they risk being haunted by the spirit of the toy.
9. The Crossroads Game
The Crossroads Game is a game that's played at a crossroads at midnight. To play the game, players need a coin, a candle, and a piece of paper. They write their name and a question on the paper and light the candle. Players then toss the coin into the road and wait for a spirit to answer their question.
10. The Black Phone Game
The Black Phone Game is a game that's played with a black phone. To play the game, players need to turn off all the lights and wait for the phone to ring. When the phone rings, players must answer it and say "hello." If done correctly, players will hear the voice of a spirit on the other end of the line.
11. The Dead Man's Hand
The Dead Man's Hand is a game that's played with a deck of cards. To play the game, players shuffle the cards and deal them out. The player with the lowest card is the "dead man." The other players must then take turns pointing at the dead man and saying "dead man's hand." If the dead man flinches, they lose the game.
12. The Dark Reflection Ritual
The Dark Reflection Ritual is a game that's played in a dark room with a mirror. To play the game, players need to light a candle and place it in front of the mirror. They then stare into the mirror and wait for their reflection to change. The game is said to summon spirits and should be played with caution.
13. The White Kimono Game
The White Kimono Game is a game that's played with a white kimono. To play the game, players need to put on the kimono and stand in front of a mirror. They then light a candle and wait for the spirit of a woman in a white kimono to appear. The game is said to be dangerous and should be played with caution.
14. The Hooded Man Ritual
The Hooded Man Ritual is a game that's played in a dark room with a mirror. To play the game, players need to light a candle and place it in front of the mirror. They then chant "Hooded man, Hooded man, take me away" while staring into the mirror. The game is said to summon a spirit that will take you to another dimension.
15. The Candles Game
The Candles Game is a game that's played in a dark room with three candles. To play the game, players light the candles and turn off all the lights. They then stare into the flames and wait for the spirits to appear. The game is said to summon spirits and should be played with caution.
16. The Hanged Man Ritual
The Hanged Man Ritual is a game that's played in a dark room with a mirror. To play the game, players need to light a candle and place it in front of the mirror. They then chant "Hanged man, Hanged man, take me away" while staring into the mirror. The game is said to summon a spirit that will take you to another dimension.
17. The Salt and Pepper Game
The Salt and Pepper Game is a game that's played in a dark room with salt and pepper. To play the game, players sprinkle salt and pepper on a table and place their fingers on the table. They then chant "Salt and pepper, salt and pepper, come alive" while waiting for the spirits to appear. The game is said to summon spirits and should be played with caution.
18. The Doors of Your Mind
The Doors of Your Mind is a game that's played in a dark room with a mirror. To play the game, players need to sit in front of the mirror and close their eyes. They then imagine walking through a series of doors and wait for the spirits to appear. The game is said to summon spirits and should be played with caution.
19. The Tealight Game
The Tealight Game is a game that's played with tealights. To play the game, players need to light three tealights and turn off all the lights. They then stare into the flames and wait for the spirits to appear. The game is said to summon spirits and should be played with caution.
20. The Bells Game
The Bells Game is a game that's played with bells. To play the game, players need to hang three bells from a string and turn off all the lights. They then ring the bells and wait for the spirits to appear. The game is said to summon spirits and should be played with caution.
21. The Black Magic Game
The Black Magic Game is a game that's played with black magic. To play the game, players need to perform a black magic ritual and wait for the spirits to appear. The game is said to be dangerous and should not be played by inexperienced players.
22. The Mirror Game
The Mirror Game is a game that's played with a mirror. To play the game, players need to stare into the mirror and wait for their reflection to change. The game is said to summon spirits and should be played with caution.
23. The Spirit of the Coin
The Spirit of the Coin is a game that's played with a coin. To play the game, players need to place the coin on a piece of paper and draw a circle around it. They then ask a question and wait for the coin to move to spell out an answer. The game is said to summon spirits and should be played with caution.
24. The Blue Baby Game
The Blue Baby Game is a game that's played with a blue baby doll. To play the game, players need to put the doll in a bowl of water and chant "Blue baby, blue baby, come and play." The doll is said to move on its own and should be played with caution.
25. The Charlie Charlie Challenge
The Charlie Charlie Challenge is a game that's played with two pencils and a piece of paper. Players draw a grid on the paper and write "yes" and "no" in each square. They then balance the pencils on top of