Holiday Planning & Ideas Halloween Halloween Projects & Crafts Halloween Games: Pop Goes the Pumpkin Looking to kick off Halloween with a bang, not a boo? This version of a classic carnival game also makes a festive wall decoration, and bursting the confetti-and-candy-filled balloons in this Halloween party game will make everyone explode with laughter. By Alexandra Churchill Alexandra Churchill Alexandra is a former digital editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 29, 2019 Note: Best for kids 6 and older. Pins make it easier for little kids to pop balloons, but darts will work well for slightly older players. What You'll Need Materials 4-by-5 1/2-foot piece of foam board 2 yards of burlap or other fabric Duct tape Removable hooks (such as Command hooks) Thirty-five 12-inch orange balloons Confetti Candy (small, thin types work best) Pump, for balloons (optional) T pins Green paper Ribbon Pushpins (or darts for bigger kids) Balloon Template Instructions Cover foam board with burlap; secure in back with duct tape. Adhere it to wall with hooks. Fill balloons with confetti (using a funnel) and candy. Leave a few treat-free to add to the suspense. Inflate the balloons (a pump makes it faster); tie off with a knot. Attach balloons to board with T pins, in a pumpkin shape. Cut a stem shape (download the template) from green paper, and secure with T pins. Cut ribbon; tie onto pushpin handles to make them easier to hold on to (and find, if dropped). Originally appeared: MARTHA STEWART LIVING, OCTOBER 2010