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Do you love all things zombie? You know you might have a zombie obsession when you’re driving down the road and out of nowhere you hear, “Unh… Unh… Unh… I’m going to eat your brains,” from the tiny humans in the backseat. (True story, by the way.) So what do you do when your zombie love has spread to the whole family? Embrace it, of course. This DIY tabletop zombie bowling game is an easy game for the whole family. Pull it out for a fun, zombie themed family game night or whip it out for your Halloween bash. Your tiny brain eaters will love it!

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Tabletop Zombie Bowling Game Materials

Plastic Bowling Game (Similar Set)
Black Acrylic Paint (Grab all of the colors with This Set)
Green Acrylic Paint
Red Acrylic Paint
White Acrylic Paint
Paint Brushes
Plastic Paint Tray
Spray Acrylic Sealant

Step 1

First, remove your bowling set from its packaging.

Step 2

Next, paint each pin black while holding the top between 2 fingers. Set the pins aside to dry.

Note:

The tops will not be covered yet.

Step 3

While the pins dry, paint half of your bowling ball black and set it aside to dry.

Step 4

After the paint has dried, cover the rest of your pins and bowling ball in black paint.

Step 5

Let the black paint dry completely before moving on to step 6.

Step 6

Next, paint your pins green and set aside to dry.

Tip:

Be careful during these steps because your paint can come off before it is sealed with acrylic sealant.

Step 7

While your pins dry, mix a small amount of red and white paint to achieve pink and paint half of your bowling ball pink.

Step 8

After the pink paint has dried, cover the rest of your bowling ball in pink. Set it aside to dry.

Step 9

Next, paint black faces on your pins as pictured above and set aside.

Step 10

While the faces dry, lighten your mixed pink paint by adding more white paint to it.

Step 11

Add squiggly “brain lines” as pictured above to your bowling ball.

Step 12

Next, paint the white face details on your pins.

Tip:

Use a small detail paint brush for this step.

Step 13

Let all of your paint dry completely.

Step 14

Next, lay out your game pieces on a protected surface and spray with acrylic sealant.

Step 15

Allow the sealant to dry, then turn your pieces over and spray the opposite side with acrylic sealant.

Step 16

Lastly, let your sealant dry and enjoy!

How cool is this DIY tabletop zombie bowling game? It is so easy to make and totally inexpensive. Whip out the frugal game all month long for laughs and family bonding. Warning: Side effects may include the tiny humans shuffling around and moaning for hours on end. Personally, that’s a side effect that’s totally worth it in my book. Are you looking to throw an entirely do-it-yourself Halloween party along with this game? Check out these Wickedly Easy DIY Halloween Invitations and find out how to make this Easy Monster Owl Halloween Tree for your treats table.

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Easy Painted Pumpkin Coasters + A Halloween Game Idea
Easy and Creepy DIY Zombie Party Ideas
DIY Green Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe
Halloween Washi Tape Picture Frame – Cookies, Coffee, and Crafts

October is the month for delicious pumpkin treats, scary movies, and awesome costumes. That is what makes this month so great. This year are you looking for a truly terrifying experience? Dent Schoolhouse absolutely delivers. There is a reason that it is one of the top ranked haunted attractions nationally. Last week, I had the privilege of getting a behind-the-scenes tour thanks to Dent Schoolhouse and Dunkin Donuts. Let me tell you, it was awesome! Keep reading to find out how (and why) to rock your October with Dent Schoolhouse and Dunkin Donuts!

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About Dent Schoolhouse

You can get all of the spooky details at the Dent Gazette link on the Dent Schoolhouse website but I want to give you a mini-history in case you aren’t familiar with the haunted house. It started out as a real public school in Dent, Ohio in the late 1800’s. It eventually closed in the 1950’s after several students had gone missing and parents charged the school. (Scary, right?) The building first became a haunted attraction when the Boy Scouts used it to raise money. They featured more traditional Halloween monsters like werewolves. Once Bud and his partners bought the schoolhouse 12 years ago, they wanted a more cinematic haunted attraction which is exactly what they created.

Dent Schoolhouse Behind the Scenes

Horror is definitely their passion at Dent Schoolhouse and it shows. There is so much detail that they put into every room and they are constantly changing and improving the entire experience. What does that mean for you? It means that even if you visit Dent Schoolhouse every year, you will have new horrors and new themes to experience. In our hour and a half tour, I took hundreds of photos and still wanted to take hundreds more. Below are just a few of the awesome creations I say but it all adds up to one heck of a haunted house experience.

All the Important Details

Hours of Operations:

Thursday (October Only) 7:30 pm-10 pm
Friday-Saturday 7:30 pm – 12 am

Tip:

Wait times are longest on Saturday nights. Go on Thursdays or Fridays for a shorter wait.

Where to Get Tickets:

Tickets are available for purchase on-site and online. Only cash is accepted on-site for all purchases.

Tip:

Buy your tickets online to skip the ticket lines at Dent Schoolhouse and jump right in line for the action.

Other Events:

On the last Sunday of October (the 29^th of 2017) Dent Schoolhouse offers a lights-on event to bring your kids to. The actors are not running around scaring you although some will be on-site to hand out candy to your little ones.

Note:

My kids couldn’t handle a regular night at Dent Schoolhouse but I took my 8 year old to the behind-the-scenes tour with me and he had a blast. You can see him in some of the pictures above.

Ghost Tours are offered on Wednesdays in October. These tours take you through the schoolhouse and tell you the history and real-life ghost stories of the school.
A lights out night takes place in November and it is for you horror fans that are braver than me. This is the only night in the season when you can pay for a button/sticker that lets the actors know that they can touch you during the haunted house.

Go behind-the-scenes at one of the top rated haunted houses in the country! Then find out how to rock your October with Dent Schoolhouse and Dunkin Donuts! #ad #ddcincy — Ignore the bad photo of me… That’s what happens when you don’t stop talking lol.

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Add Some Dunkin Donuts

If you have to wait in line for the scary fun you need to have sustenance. While you can purchase Dunkin Donuts pre-packaged iced coffee on-site, my personal fave is the Pumpkin Coffee which you need to pick up at Dunkin Donuts. It is the perfect drink to skip on while you wait and stay energized. This year they also have a new Pumpkin Iced Macchiato that sounds amazing. (I’m dying to try it!) Of course, no coffee is complete without one of their delicious pumpkin donuts or muffins. If you are like me and can’t choose, I vote for getting one of each. Be sure to check out all of Dunkin Donuts’ promotions to see all of the ways you can save money on your favorites, like the Who Dey promotion for all of my Bengals fans out there. (Even if it has been a tough season for us.. cough cough)

Now, are you ready to rock your October with Dent Schoolhouse and Dunkin Donuts? Don’t forget that even if you have been to Dent Schoolhouse before there are new scares to be had each year, including this one. Which area shown above are you looking forward to experiencing the most? Let me know in the comments. Don’t forget to pick up your Pumpkin Coffee and donuts from Dunkin Donuts before heading to lines at Dent Schoolhouse. Now it is time for even more awesomeness. Enter the giveaway below for your chance to score 2 free tickets to this incredible and terrifying haunted house!

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