Pumpkin Chuckin’ DIY Halloween Party Game for Kids

This mama loves a good creative challenge. So when I was given the challenge to create a kids’ Halloween party game using toilet paper, I was like, “Game On!”

Of course, we all know toilet paper is perfect for Halloween Mummy costumes and games, but I was inspired by the shape of the roll itself. Check out the kids-friendly pumpkin-themed party game I came up with…

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How to Make a Kids Pumpkin Chuckin’ Party Game

Halloween party games can be tricky; you don’t want anything too scary at a kid’s Halloween party since every child’s scare tolerance is different. But pumpkins are always a safe bet. And using toilet paper to make the pumpkins for the game adds a silly spin the kids will love, too.

With just some felt and a hot glue gun, you can transform everyday rolls of toilet paper into whimsical “pumpkins” perfect for kids to toss for some “pumpkin chuckin'” fun.

Transform Toilet Paper Rolls into Pumpkins!

The toilet paper pumpkins take just a little time to make, but they’re so adorable. Plus, you can save them to play the pumpkin-themed game at future Halloween parties and fall festivals. Or you could even use them for fall decor.

Aside from making the toilet paper roll pumpkins, you just need a basket to “chuck” (toss) the pumpkins into. I used a harvest-themed bushel basket but you could use any large basket or even a laundry basket.

Play the “Pumpkin Chuckin'” Game

Playing the game is simple: position the basket on the ground and then have the child stand back an appropriate distance and “chuck” a pumpkin into it.

Sawyer and Priscilla had a blast playing this cute DIY Pumpkin Chuckin’ Halloween game. And I felt safe having them toss soft, cushy toilet paper roll pumpkins, too.

Now, Make Your Own Kids Pumpkin Halloween Game:

Kids Pumpkin Chuckin' Party Game

This mama loves a good creative challenge; so when I was given the unusual challenge to create a kids' Halloween party game using toilet paper, I was like, "Game On!" Check out this fun way to turn everyday rolls of toilet paper into a kid-friendly, fall-themed "Pumpkin Chuckin'" Game that's perfect for any Harvest Festival or Halloween Party.

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Prep Time45 minutes

Activity Time15 minutes

Total Time1 hour

Tools

• scissors
• single hole punch
• hot glue gun and glue sticks

Materials

• 3 roll of toilet paper
• 8 8x12" sheet 9x12" felt (6 orange and 2 green)
• 1 bushel basket (or any large basket/bin)
• 1 sheets 9x12" construction paper (orange)
• 1" satin ribbon (or size/material of choice) (in seasonal color/pattern)
• 1 permanent marker

Steps

Prepare the "Pumpkins".

• Overlap (around 1-inch) and glue two sheets of felt together to make one long rectangular sheet.
  
• Wrap felt rectangle around the outside of a roll of toilet paper and glue overlapping felt to secure.
• Fold, tuck, and glue overhanging felt at each end into the cardboard tube of the roll.
• Make a stem by cutting a small square of green felt (around 3x3"), rolling it, and gluing where it overlaps.
  
• Cut a leaf shape out of green felt (around 2" in length).
• Tuck and glue the end of the felt stem and leaf into the tube at one end of the felt-covered toilet paper roll.
• Repeat steps 1 through 6 to make two more pumpkins (or as many as desired).

Prepare the Basket.

• Cut a simple pumpkin shape out of orange construction paper.
• Use a marker to write "Pumpkin Chuckin'" on the paper pumpkin.
  
• Punch a hole in the top of the paper pumpkin.
• Use ribbon to tie this paper "Pumpkin Chuckin'" sign onto the basket.
  

Play the "Pumpkin Chuckin'" Game!

• Position the basket on the ground.
• Have the child stand about 10 feet from the basket (or closer/further according to age/ability).
• Have the child try to "chuck" (i.e., toss) a toilet paper "pumpkin" into the basket.

Notes

Game Variations and Adaptations:

This "Pumpkin Chuckin'" game is easy to adjust for kids of any age and/or ability. Try some of these ideas...

• Adjust distance between the child and basket (i.e., closer = easier).
• Adjust size of basket (i.e., smaller = more challenging).
• After getting a pumpkin in the basket, have child take a step back before “chuckin'” the next pumpkin.
• Awards points to practice math skills.
• Use multiple baskets placed in a row (i.e., farther away = more points).

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Project Type: DIY · Play

Category: Holiday · Kid-Friendly · Party-Time · Seasonal

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