Fall Minute To Win It Games
Fast, Fun & Festive Party Ideas for Autumn Parties
Fall is the perfect time to add a little laughter and competition to your parties with Minute to Win It games. Whether you’re planning a fall festival, a classroom party, a youth group event, or just a fun night in with the kids, these quick, silly games will get everyone moving and giggling.
Best of all? Most of these ideas use items you already have around the house or can grab on a grocery run, nothing fancy required!
Here’s a full list of fall-themed Minute to Win It games that are perfect for kids, teens, and even adults. Set the timer and let the fun begin!
How to Play Minute to Win It Games
Before we get into the list, here’s a quick refresher:
- Players or teams compete to complete a task in 60 seconds or less.
- You can play individually, in pairs, or in teams.
- Keep score if you want, or just play for fun.
- Have a stopwatch, phone timer, or even a kitchen timer handy!
Fall-Themed Minute to Win It Games
1. Pumpkin Stack Attack
Supplies: Mini pumpkins (the flatter the better!)
Goal: Stack as many mini pumpkins as you can in one minute without them toppling.
Challenge: It’s harder than it looks, especially if you require a minimum of 3 pumpkins stacked for points!
2. Leaf Blower
Supplies: Artificial leaves, straw or party blower
Goal: Move leaves from one end of the table to the other using only your breath through a straw.
Variation: Create a “leaf race track” with painter’s tape!
3. Candy Corn Scoop
Supplies: Bowl of candy corn, spoon, blindfold
Goal: Scoop as much candy corn as possible into another bowl, blindfolded!
Tip: It’s hilarious to watch and super fun for all ages.
4. Pumpkin Pie Face
Supplies: Paper plates, whipped cream, candy corn
Goal: Find the hidden candy corn using only your face, no hands allowed!
Bonus: Tastes delicious and gets lots of laughs.
5. Acorn Drop
Supplies: Real or plastic acorns, small glass jar
Goal: Drop acorns from chest height into a jar.
Trick: Line up a few players to go one at a time, winner gets the most in!
6. Apple Stack
Supplies: Red or green apples
Goal: Stack three apples without them rolling away.
Reality: This one’s tougher than you think with their curvy bases!
7. Corn Kernel Count
Supplies: Dried corn kernels or candy corn, spoon
Goal: Use a spoon in your mouth to transfer kernels from one bowl to another.
Variation: Go head-to-head in a race for added excitement.
8. Pumpkin Bowling
Supplies: Small pumpkin (with a flat-ish bottom), paper towel rolls or empty soda bottles
Goal: Roll your pumpkin and try to knock down all your “pins.”
Add-On: Give it a spooky twist by drawing faces on the bottles!
9. Harvest Chopstick Race
Supplies: Candy pumpkins or mini marshmallows, chopsticks
Goal: Move as many candies as possible from one bowl to another using only chopsticks.
Modification: Use tongs for younger kids.
10. Scarecrow Dress-Up
Supplies: Oversized shirt, hat, scarf, gloves, straw (optional)
Goal: Race to dress up like a scarecrow as fast as possible.
Twist: Add bonus points for the silliest look!
Fall Games With a Twist
11. Don’t Drop the Apple
Supplies: Apples and plastic tea spoons
Goal: Balance the apple on a tea spoon while walking from one end of the yard or room to the other, without dropping it!
Make it fun: Add obstacles for older kids or adults.
12. Turkey Waddle
Supplies: Balloon
Goal: Place a balloon between your knees and waddle like a turkey from start to finish line.
Warning: Get ready for uncontrollable laughter!
13. Hay Bale Toss
Supplies: Bean bags or small hay bales (wrapped boxes work too!)
Goal: Toss the bales into a basket or target area.
Scoring: Assign different point values for each zone!
14. Pumpkin Pie Puzzle
Supplies: Cut-up images of pie or real photos printed and sliced into pieces
Goal: Race to put the picture back together in under 60 seconds.
Bonus: Use family photos for a sweet, seasonal surprise.
15. Corn on the Spoon Relay
Supplies: Plastic corn or mini gourds, spoons
Goal: Relay style, carry your corn across the room and tag the next player without dropping it.
Teamwork Required: Great for classrooms or large gatherings.
Easy Games for Younger Kids
16. Leaf Match
Supplies: Cutouts or real leaves in pairs
Goal: Match as many leaf pairs as possible in a minute.
Craft Option: Kids can color in their matches when done!
17. Pumpkin Ring Toss
Supplies: Mini pumpkins and rings (or glow stick necklaces)
Goal: Toss rings onto the stems of pumpkins.
Night Fun: Use glow rings for evening parties!
18. Fall Word Scramble
Supplies: Pre-made fall word scramble sheet
Goal: Unscramble as many autumn-themed words as possible in a minute.
Idea: Great for quiet time during a classroom party.
19. Scarecrow Says
Supplies: None!
Goal: Just like “Simon Says” but with a fall twist.
Theme It: “Scarecrow says jump like a squirrel” or “Scarecrow says rake the leaves.”
20. Feather Float
Supplies: A lightweight feather
Goal: Keep the feather in the air using only your breath.
Sounds Easy? It’s trickier than you’d expect!
Game Day Tips for Success
Here are some tried-and-true tips to make your Fall Minute to Win It game day run smoothly:
- Set up stations if you have multiple games happening at once.
- Use a chalkboard or whiteboard to keep score.
- Offer small fall-themed prizes, think pumpkin pencils, mini pies, or leaf stickers.
- Play festive music in the background to keep the energy up.
- Don’t forget to take lots of photos, these are memory-making moments!
Fall Fun Beyond the Games
If your crew is loving the fall vibes, you can build your whole event around the Minute to Win It theme. Here are a few ideas:
- Serve snacks like caramel apples, apple cider, or popcorn balls.
- Decorate with pumpkins, hay bales, and leaves.
- Create a fall-themed photo booth with props.
- Combine your games with a pumpkin decorating contest or a costume parade.
Fall is the perfect time to slow down and connect with friends and family, and what better way to do that than with laughter-filled, fast-paced games that get everyone involved? Whether you’re planning a big fall festival or a simple backyard gathering, these Minute to Win It games are guaranteed to be a hit.
