Halloween Tic Tac Toe

Supplies:

• Masking tape or chalk (to create the tic tac toe grid on the ground)

• 9 large paper plates per game (mix of orange and green)

• Black markers or crayons

• Optional: stickers, googly eyes, and craft materials for decorating

• Flat play area (indoor hall or outdoor court)

Steps:

1. Set Up the Game Grid

   • Staff use masking tape (or chalk if outdoors) to create a giant 3x3 tic tac toe grid on the floor.

   • Each square should be big enough to fit a paper plate comfortably.

2. Decorate the Plates

   • Give each child one or more plates to design.

   • Orange plates = Pumpkins 🎃

     • Use black markers to draw pumpkin faces or Halloween expressions.

   • Green plates = Zombies 🧟

     • Draw zombie faces with scars, eyes, and spooky details.

   • Let the plates dry if markers are used heavily.

3. Divide into Teams

   • Split the group into two teams: Team Pumpkins and Team Zombies.

   • Each team should have at least 5 plates (to ensure enough for gameplay).

4. How to Play

   • Teams take turns placing one of their plates in an empty square on the grid.

   • The goal is to get three of your team’s plates in a row — across, down, or diagonally.

   • The first team to do so wins the round!

5. Keep the Fun Going

   • After each round, mix up teams or swap roles so everyone gets a turn being a Pumpkin or Zombie.

   • Encourage the kids to cheer for both sides and celebrate the creativity of everyone’s designs.