Marshmallow Ghosts on a String {Halloween Game to Play}

Try this easy and fun Halloween Game this year. It’s a great party game for kids and takes very little time to set up. Marshmallow Ghosts on a String is a hilarious Halloween Game to Play. Come on in and I’ll show you how to make this Halloween Party Game…

Marshmallow Ghosts on a String Game

This is such a fun Halloween Game to play with any age. It’s such an easy game to put together. You only need a few minutes of time, and you’ll be ready to roll. At our house that is important. We have a busy household and I know that you probably do too. I have so many fun Halloween Games on the site to save you some time looking around that are easy to make and so much fun for all ages like my Pumpkin Ring Toss Game or this fun Candy Corn Ring Toss Game to play, and you’ll really love this fun Pumpkin Bowling Game with Ghosts made out of water bottles to resemble bowling pins

What I love about this fun Halloween Game

• It’s so easy to set up
• It reminds me of that fun old-fashioned apples on a string game

Supplies You’ll need for This fun Halloween Game to Play

• Jumbo marshmallows
• *My photo shows regular-sized marshmallows, but I think Jumbo marshmallows would be the most fun and challenging
• Black food marker
• String
• Broom – a fun wooden broom that resembles a witch broom would be great for a Halloween Game
• *Alternative to a broom is a rope. It will sway more and make this game a little bit harder for older kids

Instructions for Setting up Marshmallow Ghosts on a String

A printable with full instructions can be found below

Make ghost faces on marshmallows

Step One

Step Two

Tie a long string around ghost marshmallows and tie a knot at the top of the marshmallow

Step Three

Tie strings around a broom, leaving space for each child

Securing the pole

You’ll either have to…Have 2 adults hold the broom up (this allows the adults the option of swaying the broomstick or pole making the ghosts swing back and forth to make it more challenging) , or prop it up on 2 ladders spaced far apart with the broom ends secured with duct tape and/or rope to the steps

*vary heights to allow for the different heights of the kids – you may need to adjust the height as you see the kids standing under the pole

Line up the players  so they are about mouth level with the ghost marshmallows 

Note: *you may need to adjust the heights of the marshmallows by untying the string and lowering or raising it 

Instructions for Playing Marshmallow Ghosts on a String 

• Players should put their hands behind their back
• Making it more challenging *It’s up to you if you want to sway the broom a little or fling the strings to make it harder for players to grasp them – OR – Before the kids start, the adults can swing the ropes so they are in motion as you start
• When you are ready, yell go!
• Players should try to eat their entire Ghost Marshmallow without dropping any on the floor
• *If it drops – they are out

Variations

Have kids sit in chairs to play the game. This way they are all about the same height

Blindfold the kids! I know this is mean, but it would make it more challenging and fun to watch

FAQs

Are Marshmallows Safe for Kids with Allergies?

It’s not worth the risk, so most foods are banned from school parties. Maybe there is still a chance, with specific food items – in any school. I know that on occasion, our school’s room moms have cleared some food-related games with the nurse (who usually has the master list of the kid’s allergies in her care) and have been given the green light for some games involving food. With the proper protocol taken, marshmallows might be one of those foods that have a chance of being allowed at school parties. 

As a matter of fact, the Campfire brand marshmallows states that it is gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, wheat-free, egg-free, etc… Here’s a link to their statement about allergies: https://www.campfiremarshmallows.com/allergen-statement/

Kraft marshmallow brand also has an allergy-free check for most allergens. Here’s their link: https://allergeninside.com/foods/ingredients/600699661027/Kraft-JetPuffed-Marshmallows

*Note- Although, marshmallows, like Campfire brand marshmallows are approved by snack-safe sites, not 100% of allergens are listed, so please be diligent with your group of kiddos. If you do get the green light, I’d still inform parents ahead of time and maybe even have them sign off on it.

Another alternative would be to host your own Halloween party and play this game at home

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Printable Instructions for this Fun Game for Kids

That’s it! 

~Happy Halloween