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The scariest games to include at a Halloween party are ones your guests have no idea they are playing. This Halloween, engage in one of the oldest forms of entertainment and give your Halloween party guests a trick to talk about well after the stroke of midnight. Engage their imaginations with some scary storytelling! Don't just recite a stale familiar Halloween ghost story while holding a flashlight under your chin though. Instead, invite your guests into the haunting tale by making it seem so real they can't help but shiver. Consider these two exciting and effective ways to tap into people's fascinations with ghosts and otherworldly things as part of your Halloween party game plans.

1) Tell a Truly Scary Story

Years ago, millions would hang on every word spoken during chilling radio programs, so emulate that spellbinding effect by telling a scary story your guests will scream for. Research ghost stories and scary tales online or at the library for great scary story ideas. Select lesser-known stories so others won't recognize your ruse, and remember to pick a tale appropriate for your listeners' ages. To suspend disbelief, choose a story that can be altered to be more personal and realistic, preferably related to you or someone you know. Closing the gap between the story and your life in this way will help to enthrall your listeners. Make sure to have a believable reason you have never mentioned this tale before too. Did you recently acquire a ghostly gift from a dead aunt you barely knew? Do you need to warn your friends about something before it's too late? If your listeners have a vested interest in your tale from your first unnerving words, they will be helplessly captivated.

Once you have chosen your frightful tale, plan how to develop your story for maximum effects. At Halloween parties, people expect to hear scary tales, so avoid contrived story time situations. Before your party, decide when and where you should tell your truly scary story, and what should trigger the right moment for the tale to unfold. Should the electricity mysteriously go out before your friends turn on a movie? If you are hosting a backyard campout, could you get "locked out" at night? Darkness, basements, creaking sounds, dripping water, and outdoor noises like owls and rustling animals can all create an anxious mood that enhances the scare factor. Using a recording of footsteps or a scream could add the perfect touch too, if timed properly. Also, if you have a chance, lay out

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