Virtual hangouts are as popular as they’ve ever been, and it’s not hard to see why. They solve the issue of distance differences and travel costs and provide a way to bring a big group of people together with ease. So when it comes to key events like Halloween, there are plenty of fun ideas to pick to make an online gathering entertaining for everyone. Here are six fun ideas for a Halloween-themed virtual hangout for you to try with your friends far and wide.
Online Gaming Session
Finding a seasonal-themed game you can all play together has an immediate entertainment factor. Collaborative gaming is a popular online pastime and definitely ticks the box for a virtual hangout when it comes to social points and having a good time as a group. Each person can load the game on their device and play along, and it can even be turned into a competition if you fancy adding in a different take.
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Virtual scavenger hunts may sound logistically difficult to pull off, but they are actually fairly accessible if you have the right organizational focussed mindset. One person will have to create the clues and targets, so this person will become the game host. The rest of the people on the hangout will have to rise to the challenge and complete the objectives. A spooky prize and some creepy themes can make it geared toward Halloween!
Halloween Quiz
There are lots of ways to create a Halloween quiz that involves everyone. Each group member could create their own themed round of questions or challenges, just set some simple rules to make it fair for everyone.
- No online searches for the answers
- No cross-communicating with other quiz members
- Agree on categories beforehand so there are no repetitive questions
Keep the questions Halloween focussed and get inspiration from spooky movies, music, and literature. One round might be on horror flicks or classic literary characters that pop up every year like Dracula. There are so many ideas to draw from that this will be one of the easiest things to set up!
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Costume Competition
Just because it’s virtual doesn’t mean you can’t dress up! Encourage everyone to attend the virtual hangout in full fancy dress, and decide who will judge the winner. People will feel less self-conscious dressing up in their own homes and are more likely to get enjoyment from the process.
Video Call Pumpkin Decorating
Send instructions for everyone to get a pumpkin before the call begins, and have a live-stream carving session. It doesn’t have to be competitive, but there should be a show and tell at the end so each person can see all the efforts that have been made. If you are the organizer, you can advance the process by pre-arranging carving craft sets that are sent out to the attendees’ houses beforehand, so everyone has the same equipment.
Eat the Same Food
Despite there being a lot of benefits of virtually hanging out together, one of the drawbacks is that it might not feel as authentic as it does in person. One way around this is by creating a collaborative menu for everyone to follow, so it feels as though everyone is having the same experience.
Come Prepared with a Trick or a Treat
Trick or treating is a staple Halloween tradition, so why not take it online? People can make their own minds up or categories can be assigned, choosing either a trick or a treat. This is a good way to get the party started and diffuse the awkward tension that might be present due to the new format of getting together.
Conclusion
Halloween hangouts on a digital platform can be a lot of fun if you find the right activities to do together!