It's only a week until we are overrun with an influx of zombies, pop culture icons and a number of very small police officers for their annual pilgrimage to trick or treat throughout our neighbourhoods.
The aim of the game is to stay safe when terrorising our streets - and you can play along in between mouthfuls of your lolly haul with our Halloween game: Lolly Quest 2022.
In the game, your goal as a responsible zombie kid is to get as many lollies as you can around the neighbourhood. But watch out for strangers, houses that don't welcome visitors, and be extra careful when crossing the road! Visit the local police station, visit the local Dog Squad, and see if you can find the secret Junior Police costume.
For haunted (or not) houses
If you are happy to receive trick-or-treaters at your haunted house, you can either use your mystic telepathy powers to let them know, or you can download, print and display the green welcome poster in a prominent position outside your home.
We know that not everyone wants to have spooky knocks on their doors, so there is also a poster to mystically ward off the creatures of the night.
For trick-or-treaters
While we all love a good scare, the Queensland Police Service wants to remind community members to creep it real and ensure the safety of children is top priority.
To make sure your Halloween doesn't become a nightmare, trick or treaters should:
- Be accompanied by a trusted, responsible adult monster at all times
- Always walk, not run, between houses and stick to the footpath rather than the road
- Wear bright colours to enhance your visibility to passing motorists - ghosts are only cool if you can see them!
- Never enter a stranger's house, even if they have invited you in after knocking on their door
- Consider joining your household on a neighbourhood adventure - there is safety in numbers for little witches and vampires
- Trick or treating late into the night is very scary, especially on a school night. Go home and dig into your cavity starter pack.
Achievement unlocked: Successful Halloween!
