10 Halloween Computer Pranks That Are Harmless and Easy to Set Up
Halloween is the one night when a spooky screen is fair game. These pranks run in a web browser, take under a minute to set up and leave the device exactly as it was. Pick the scare level that suits your audience.
1. A ghost drifts across the screen 👻
The ghost prank sends a faint ghost floating across the screen every minute or so. By the time they look properly, it's gone. It's ideal on a TV in the background of a party.
2. The scary maze game 👻👻👻
The internet's most famous jumpscare. The scary maze game asks them to steer through a narrow maze, and level 3 has a surprise. Untick the jumpscare to make it safe for younger kids.
3. Knocking from inside the cupboard 👻👻
Open the prank soundboard on a spare phone, choose Knock knock with a 1-minute delay, and hide the phone in a cupboard or under the bed.
4. A hair that won't wipe off 👻
Not exactly spooky, but on Halloween a mysterious hair on the screen feels creepier. Use the hair on screen prank with a black hair on a white background.
5. The haunted hacker screen 👻👻
Set the fake hacker screen to red text and leave it running in a dark room. Code that types itself looks very different at midnight.
6. Static on the TV 👻👻
A classic from horror films. Put the no signal screen on static, turn the TV volume down low, and wait for someone to walk in.
7. The radar that's tracking something 👻
The radar screen with a few blips moving closer makes a great "something is approaching" backdrop for a Halloween game.
8. The laptop that's possessed 👻👻
Open the fake blue screen and change the stop code to something like "SPIRIT_DETECTED_IN_MEMORY". Fullscreen it, and look worried.
9. The mosquito at bedtime 👻
Use the soundboard's Mosquito sound with a random delay and leave the phone in their room. Not a ghost, but it'll haunt them.
10. The fake crack 👻
A quick one for phones: the broken screen. On Halloween, call it "the curse".
Rules for a good Halloween prank
- Know your audience. Jumpscares and young children don't mix, and neither do jumpscares and heart conditions.
- Don't prank someone carrying something hot, climbing stairs or driving.
- Reveal it quickly and laugh together. Every prank here closes with Esc.
FAQ
What's the best Halloween prank for a party?
The ghost prank on a TV. It's subtle, runs by itself and gets noticed by a different guest every few minutes.
Are these pranks safe for my computer?
Yes. They're ordinary web pages. They don't install anything or change any settings; closing the tab ends them.
Which prank is too scary for kids?
The scary maze game with the jumpscare turned on. Everything else here is mild enough for most families.
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