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Poke-a-Pumpkin Halloween Game

A Halloween party game with endless possibilities, this Poke-a-Pumpkin activity is perfect to play with guests of all ages. The game is simple: Poke a pumpkin, get a treat — or maybe it’s a trick! Fill your cups with Hershey Halloween candy, small Halloween prizes or mystery gifts.

You'll Need & Directions

MAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark.

You'll Need

  • Rectangular box (this one is 22" x 16" x 8" and holds 12 16 oz cups. Choose your box based on how many cups you want to fill.)
  • Packing tape
  • Pencil
  • Plastic cups
  • Utility knife or craft knife
  • Black and green acrylic paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Orange tissue paper
  • Scissors
  • Pumpkin face stencil
  • Black marker
  • Rubber bands
  • Assorted non-candy Halloween prizes

Step-By-Step Directions

Poke a Pumpkin Step 1
Poke a Pumpkin Step 2
Poke a Pumpkin Step 3
Poke a Pumpkin Step 4
Poke a Pumpkin Step 5
Poke a Pumpkin Step 6

There are endless options for what you put inside your pumpkins.

  • Toss in a few prizes like spider rings, witch’s fingers or vampire fangs.
  • Put the “trick” in trick-or-treat with some gag gifts like a whoopee cushion or a pair of Halloween socks!
  • Get your guests to go for a grand prize by including a pumpkin filled to the top with candy or a special token to trade in for a bigger prize.