Apple Bobbing

Halloween · games · water fun · traditions

A floaty challenge. In apple bobbing, players fill a tub with water and float apples on top. Because apples are less dense than water, they naturally bob at the surface and stay there.

Teeth only allowed. Players must catch an apple using only their mouth, no hands permitted. To make sure nobody cheats, players often have their hands tied behind their backs before the game starts.

Halloween tradition. Apple bobbing is a popular game played at Halloween parties and Bonfire Night celebrations, especially in the UK. It's been a fun way to celebrate these holidays for generations.

Wet and wiggly. The apples keep popping away from your face as you try to grab them, which makes the game trickier and much more hilarious for everyone watching.