What are the best Halloween games on Alexa?

Our favourite spooky picks in Mini Games are Zombie Racing, The Werewolf, Tutankhamun's Lair, Bridge of Doom, Hotel Detective, Potion Class and Pet My Monster. Say "Alexa, open Mini Games" to play any of them.

Are these Halloween games suitable for children?

They're silly-spooky rather than scary, but Mini Games is rated "Guidance Suggested" on Amazon, so we recommend grown-ups play along with younger children.

How do I start a specific game?

Say "Alexa, open Mini Games", then say "play" followed by the game's name, for example "play Bridge of Doom".

Halloween Games on Alexa: 7 Spooky Mini Games

Pumpkins carved? Costumes sorted? Then it's time to get the whole family shouting at the speaker. Mini Games has a whole crypt full of spooky games for Halloween, and all you need to start is "Alexa, open Mini Games".

Here are seven of our favourites for a frightfully fun October, from silly-spooky starters for little ones to proper mysteries for grown-ups.

1. Zombie Racing

Race undead drivers to victory! Pick the zombie you think will win, then cheer (or groan) as they lurch towards the finish line. HUGO.FM calls it "the perfect Alexa skill for Halloween", and it's now part of Mini Games.

Zombie Racing title card with a cartoon zombie and chequered racing flags

2. The Werewolf

There has been a disaster in the village: a werewolf is on the loose! Talk to the Mayor, the Baker, the Butcher and the rest of the villagers, listen to their stories and alibis, and work out who's hiding fur under their collar. It's brilliant with a group, especially if you love The Traitors. Read how to step into the Traitors game yourself.

3. Tutankhamun's Lair

Explore a cursed tomb full of traps. Decode an ancient chant of high and low tones, solve riddles and earn the letters of ANUBIS to wake the jackal-headed god of the dead. Listen carefully: the air is running out! Our full guide: Tutankhamun's Lair: Can You Decode the Chant and Wake a God?

4. Bridge of Doom

Pick the safe tiles to cross the witch's bridge of DOOM! Every step could be your last, so trust your memory, keep your nerve and see how far you can get before you plummet into the abyss.

Bridge of Doom cover showing a witch on a broomstick above a stone bridge

5. Hotel Detective

A scream rips through a wacky hotel full of strange guests, and only you can find the room it came from. Guess a number between 1 and 50, then let Alexa's clues help you narrow it down. A great one for younger detectives.

6. Potion Class

Brew magic potions and catch the sneaky saboteur in your class! Perfect for a witches-and-wizards party: get everyone guessing who's secretly spoiling the spells.

7. Pet My Monster

Not every monster is scary! In Pet My Monster you raise a monster of your very own, then feed it and play together. Ideal for little ones who'd rather cuddle a monster than run from one.

How to Play

Say "Alexa, open Mini Games" on any Alexa device or in the Alexa app.
Pick your team if it's your first time.
Say "play" and the game's name, for example "play Zombie Racing".

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Tips for a Spooky Alexa Games Night

Set the mood. Dim the lights, light a pumpkin and gather everyone round the speaker.
Take turns as host. Let a different player give the answers each round so everyone gets a go.
Play in teams. Split the room into ghouls and goblins and keep score on a piece of paper.
Mix it up. Start with a quick race or bridge crossing, then finish with a mystery like The Werewolf.

Want more ideas? See our guides to Alexa games you can play in under 2 minutes and the best trivia games on Alexa.