Fall Minute to Win It Games
Fall is one of the coziest, most festive times of year, crunchy leaves, pumpkin patches, and crisp air set the stage for all kinds of fun. If you’re planning a fall festival, classroom party, family gathering, or just want to liven up your weekend, Minute to Win It games are the perfect way to bring people together and get everyone laughing.
These high-energy, fast-paced games use simple supplies (most of which you probably already have at home), and they’re perfect for all ages. Plus, the “one-minute” time limit keeps things quick, competitive, and so much fun.
Let’s jump into a giant pile of fun, here are 25 Fall-Themed Minute to Win It Games that will have your guests smiling, cheering, and asking for a rematch!
1. Pumpkin Stack
What you need: Mini pumpkins (the small plastic or real kind)
How to play:
Players have one minute to stack as many mini pumpkins as possible into a tower. If the tower falls, they have to start over! The tallest stable tower wins.
Tip: Use pumpkins with flatter bottoms to make this a little easier for younger kids.
2. Apple Tower
What you need: Apples
How to play:
Just like the pumpkin stack, players must build the tallest apple tower possible in 60 seconds. Apples are trickier than pumpkins, so this one is surprisingly challenging!
3. Leaf Blower
What you need:
- A straw
- Paper or fake leaves
- A long table
How to play:
Using only the straw, players must blow a paper leaf from one end of the table to the other, without letting it fall off! Fastest time or most leaves in a minute wins.
4. Acorn Spoon Relay
What you need:
- Real or plastic acorns
- Spoons
- Small buckets
How to play:
Players carry acorns on a spoon from one end of the room to the other, dropping them into a bucket. Most acorns in the bucket after one minute wins, but drop one, and you have to start that trip over!
5. Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest (No Hands!)
What you need:
- Mini pumpkin pies
- Plates
How to play:
Hands behind your back, who can eat the most pumpkin pie in one minute? Messy, hilarious, and a crowd favorite.
6. Spider Web Toss
What you need:
- White painter’s tape (for creating a “web” on the floor)
- Plastic spiders or pom-poms
- A small bucket or bowl
How to play:
Stand behind a line and toss the “spiders” onto the web. Each section of the web can be worth different points. See how many you can land in 60 seconds!
7. Candy Corn Pickup
What you need:
- A pile of candy corn
- Chopsticks
- A bowl
How to play:
Using only chopsticks, players must transfer candy corn from the pile into the bowl, one piece at a time. Most in a minute wins!
8. Ring the Pumpkin
What you need:
- Small pumpkins with stems
- Plastic rings or glow necklaces
How to play:
Set up pumpkins in a row and try to toss the rings around the stems. Each “ring” is a point. See how many you can land in 60 seconds.
9. Whipped Cream Pumpkin Face
What you need:
- Paper plates
- Whipped cream
- Candy pumpkins
How to play:
Spray whipped cream on a plate and bury a candy pumpkin inside. Players must find and remove the candy using only their face, hands behind the back!
10. Leaf Catcher
What you need:
- Fall-colored tissue paper leaves
- Fan or someone to toss them in the air
- Basket or bucket
How to play:
Someone tosses tissue leaves into the air while the player tries to catch them in their bucket, no hands! You can also use a fan to blow them around.
11. Marshmallow Harvest Scoop
What you need:
- Mini marshmallows
- Plastic pumpkin shaped bowls
- Spoon
How to play:
Blindfold the player. They must scoop as many marshmallows as they can into the pumpkin using only the spoon. This one is harder than it looks!
12. Gourd Bowling
What you need:
- Butternut squash or mini pumpkins (as bowling balls)
- Empty water bottles
How to play:
Roll your pumpkin down the “lane” and knock over as many bottles as possible in one minute!
13. Bobbing for Apples (No Water Version)
What you need:
- Hanging apples from string
How to play:
Hang apples from a string and have players try to take bites without using their hands. Whoever gets the most bites in a minute wins.
14. Ghost Stack
What you need:
- White cups decorated like ghosts
- Timer
How to play:
Stack and unstack the ghost cups as many times as possible in one minute. Great for speed and coordination!
15. Rake Race
What you need:
- A broom (as a “rake”)
- Paper leaves
How to play:
Using only the broom, players must sweep a pile of paper leaves into a basket. No hands allowed!
16. Candy Corn Pyramid
What you need:
- Candy corn
- Flat surface
How to play:
Stack 3 pieces of candy corn on top of each other, most candy piles in 60 seconds wins.
17. Feather Float
What you need:
- A fake feather or leaf
How to play:
Blow the feather in the air for a full minute without letting it touch the ground. Super silly and fun!
18. Corn Kernel Transfer
What you need:
- Dried corn kernels
- Two bowls
- A spoon
How to play:
Transfer as many kernels as possible from one bowl to the other using a spoon (or chopsticks!), but only one at a time.
19. Spider Crawl
What you need:
- Fake plastic spiders
- Tape lines on the floor
- Timer
How to play:
Using only their noses, players must push the plastic spiders across the floor and into a designated zone!
20. Scarecrow Dress-Up Relay
What you need:
- Old flannel shirts, hats, straw, boots
How to play:
Players race to dress up like a scarecrow, full outfit in under a minute! Fastest fully-dressed scarecrow wins.
21. Donut-on-a-String Challenge
What you need:
- Donuts
- String
- Hanging pole
How to play:
Hang donuts and have players try to eat them with no hands. First one to finish or most eaten in a minute wins.
🍎 22. Popcorn Catch
What you need:
- Popped popcorn
- Plastic cups
- A partner
How to play:
Players pair up and stand a few feet apart. One player tosses pieces of popcorn, and the other tries to catch them in a plastic cup. After every 20 seconds, take a step farther apart. Most popcorn caught in one minute wins!
23. Sticky Spider Web
What you need:
- Painter’s tape in a doorway
- Newspaper balls or pom-poms
How to play:
Players toss newspaper “bugs” at a sticky tape web. Most bugs stuck in one minute wins.
24. Halloween Candy Sort
What you need:
- Mixed bag of Halloween candy
- Bowls
- Timer
How to play:
Sort as many candies by type as possible in 60 seconds, no eating until the game is over!
25. Cornhole Speed Round
What you need:
- A cornhole board
- Bean bags
How to play:
Traditional cornhole, but speed is everything. How many bags can you get into the hole in one minute?
Tips for Hosting a Fall Minute to Win It Party
- Create Teams: Divide players into small teams to encourage teamwork and keep the pace moving.
- Use a Timer: A visible countdown (like a phone or kitchen timer) adds excitement.
- Keep Score: Use a chalkboard, poster, or whiteboard to track team points.
- Offer Prizes: Think small fall-themed prizes like pumpkin stickers, hot chocolate mix, or cute socks.
- Have Backup Supplies: Always have extras in case of spills, breaks, or runaway mini pumpkins!
Minute to Win It games are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, especially when you bring in all the magic of Fall, pumpkins, leaves, apples, and a healthy dose of silliness. Whether you’re planning a Fall festival party, a classroom celebration, or a cozy family game night, these games are sure to bring out the laughter and competitive spirit in everyone.
