For a fast and easy costume as Halloween approaches consider game Halloween costumes. These are easy to put together and though they've been done many times there are always more old classics and new trends to use. In fact, you can use a new game each year. If ease of construction and inexpensive projects are your goals, this is the costume for you.

How does one create a game Halloween costumes? One way to do it is to simply wear the game! This is the most simple and accurate way to approach your costume design. Choose a childhood favorite. Everyone remembers twister or Battleship or Ouija.

Small parts and pieces from board games such as Monopoly can be attached directly to your clothing. Punch holes on the top corners of two of the game boards and tie them together as a placard to hang from your shoulders. Add Monopoly money to a hat or carry it in a gaudy money clip to spread around to your friends.

The board for Twister is pliable and easy to use. Cut a hole in the center and pull it over your head and belt it as a tunic over brightly colored tights or cut small holes and drape it over your head to become the ghost of Twisters past. Sewing it into a shirt or dress is possible but might be more trouble than it's worth as the vinyl is easily torn.

All of the game Halloween costumes require destruction of the game itself so you might want to browse yard sales and thrift shops for cheap used games. After all, you don't care if there is a piece or two missing - you aren't going to play the game, you're going to wear it! Ebay and Craig's List are other good sources for cheap used games but remember to check shipping charges to make sure the total cost is low.

Another popular Halloween game costume is the video game outfit. With gaming popularity increasing you can create a costume for your favorite game character. You might be the Monkey from Money Ball, or a popular video game warrior or the Master Chief of Halo. Add a head piece with talking bubbles or icons from the game and see how many people can guess who you are. When you choose the video game route the options to use are endless and can be as obvious or as obfuscated as you choose.

Your parents and their friends may not recognize your character if your choice is a game Halloween costume based on video games. If you will be wearing your costume at a party with a young crowd you'll easily be identified.

Game Halloween costumes can be fun for all ages. The options are endless, whether you are going for classic games everyone remembers or more modern video game characters. Save money by reusing or buying used games to build your costume, rather than ruining brand new ones. Enjoy the smiles you will get from gamers and enthusiasts as you hit the streets dressed as Twister, Monopoly, Super Mario or whatever Game Halloween costumes you come up with! Edited by Hetsil Protage