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When it comes to online icebreakers, you really can’t beat a Zoom scavenger hunt. They may seem overdone, but they’re the fastest way to get people moving—and engaged, rather than secretly scrolling other sites mid-call. Plus, it’s low pressure, and you learn a lot about each other in the process. So, if you’re planning an icebreaker or full-blown EVENT in honor of All Hallows Eve, here’s your guide to hosting a Halloween Zoom scavenger hunt.

The Rules:

Enlist one person to serve as the host/judge/emcee. That person has this list and gives everyone 15 to 60 seconds to hunt down each item, depending on how difficult it may be to track down. The judge/host awards 1 point for everyone who submits a correct answer on time, and 3 points to either the first to bring back said item—or the most creative answer. (Hint: Does a “bat” have to be a winged creature?) Whoever has the most points at the end wins.

If you’re doing this as an icebreaker, you can always limit the list to 3 to 5 items total.

31 Halloween Zoom Scavenger Hunt Ideas:

  1. A piece of a previous Halloween costume
  2. Something that could double as a mask
  3. A pumpkin
  4. Something black
  5. A superstition
  6. A cat
  7. Three things that could make for a VERY last-minute costume
  8. Candy
  9. A candle (bonus points if it has a black flame, though maybe don’t light it)
  10. Spiderwebs (real or fake…no judgment)
  11. The item in your fridge/pantry with an expiration date closest to Oct. 31
  12. Something you could fashion into a superhero cape
  13. Something orange
  14. A crystal
  15. Something that spooks you or creeps you out
  16. A bat
  17. A horror story
  18. Something that represents a Halloween tradition you have
  19. Something you’d use to ward off vampires
  20. A broom
  21. Something that reminds you of your mummy
  22. A photo of your most Frankenstein-y haircut you’ve ever gotten
  23. Your favorite Halloween movie (a screenshot or YouTube link works!)
  24. A pillowcase (aka a trick-or-treater’s ultimate candy bag)
  25. A ghost
  26. A witch’s hat
  27. A “booook” that appears older than the Sanderson Sisters
  28. Something that could pass for fake blood
  29. Skeleton…or a bone
  30. What you’ll give to trick-or-treaters when you run out of candy
  31. What you wish someone would’ve given you as a trick-or-treater

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Author: candacebd

Candace Braun Davison is a writer, editor and recipe developer who divides her time between New York and Florida. She's written articles that have appeared in PureWow, Delish, House Beautiful, Cosmo, Elle, Esquire, Elle Decor, Veranda, Good Housekeeping and more. She's also published and contributed to multiple cookbooks, including a tailgate cookbook specifically designed for USF students. A portion of the proceeds benefitted student scholarships at the university.