Ghost Prank

A faint ghost floats across the screen, then it's gone. By the time they look again there's nothing there. It happens again a little later. Set it up on a laptop, a tablet or the TV and wait.

Tip: press Ghost now once to see what they'll see, then Fullscreen and walk away. Esc exits.

How to pull off the ghost prank

  1. Pick the background that matches the device: white document for a laptop that looks mid-work, desktop blue for a computer, black for a TV.
  2. Choose how often the ghost appears. 30 to 90 seconds is the sweet spot: long enough that they relax, short enough that it happens again.
  3. Press Fullscreen and leave the room, or keep an eye on them from across it.
  4. Reveal it when they start asking questions. The whoosh sound is optional; it works best in a quiet room.

Building a full Halloween set-up? See Halloween computer pranks, try the scary maze game, or play spooky sounds from the prank soundboard.

Ghost prank FAQ

Is the ghost prank scary?

It's mild. The ghost is faint and silent unless you switch the sound on, which makes it suitable for most ages. For a proper jump scare, use the scary maze game instead.

Does it work on a phone or TV?

Yes. It works in any modern browser, including phones, tablets and smart TVs with a browser. On a TV, the black background looks most natural.

Is this the same as the TikTok ghost prank filter?

No. The filter adds a ghost to a camera video. This page puts the ghost on a screen in front of your friend, with no camera involved.

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