Gorilla Tag Costume
Become the ultimate VR Monke with this blocky gorilla look.
Inspired by the hit VR game, a Gorilla Tag costume lets you bring the blocky, high-energy 'Monke' avatar to life. Popular among kids and gamers, this look centers on a solid-colored gorilla suit customized with iconic in-game accessories. Whether you choose an official inflatable suit or a DIY plush version, it is a fun, instantly recognizable gaming look.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $30–90
Try it on
See yourself as Gorilla Tag
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What you need for a Gorilla Tag costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Gorilla Tag costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Inflatable gorilla suit
A solid brown, grey, or blue inflatable gorilla bodysuit that mimics the bulky, blocky shape of the game characters.
DIY: A solid-colored brown or grey oversized hoodie and matching sweatpants.
Yellow cone party hat
A classic paper or plastic yellow party hat with red polka dots, representing the most iconic in-game cosmetic.
DIY: Roll a sheet of yellow cardstock into a cone shape and draw red dots with a marker.
Foam arm extensions
Lightweight grey or brown foam tubes or pool noodles inserted into the sleeves to recreate the long-armed look.
DIY: Cut a standard pool noodle in half and wrap it in brown or grey felt.
Custom name badge
A simple white sticker or plastic badge worn on the chest displaying a username or color code.
DIY: Write your VR username on a piece of white cardboard and pin it to the chest.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Gorilla Tag costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Step into the base gorilla suit or put on your solid-colored hoodie and sweatpants.
- 2
If using an inflatable suit, secure the battery pack to your waistband, seal the zippers, and turn on the fan to fully inflate.
- 3
Insert the foam tubes or pool noodles into the sleeves of the suit to extend your arm length.
- 4
Secure the yellow party hat to the head of the costume using its elastic strap or safety pins.
- 5
Attach your custom name badge to the center of the chest.
- 6
Practice the signature low-poly 'Monke' bounce by moving your extended arms to walk.
Makeup & hair
Since the costume features a full gorilla mask or hood, makeup and hair are not required. If your face is visible, apply dark brown or black face paint around the eyes to blend in with the hood.
Gorilla Tag for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Two players in contrasting colored suits (like Red vs. Blue) to look like they are in a game of infection tag.
- group
- A full lobby of Monkes in various colors, each wearing different cosmetics like top hats, sunglasses, or party hats.
- kids
- A lightweight, kid-sized inflatable gorilla suit paired with a simple elastic party hat.
- Plus size
- Inflatable suits are naturally roomy and accommodate most sizes comfortably.
- pet
- A small dog hoodie styled to look like a simple brown gorilla.
Tips
- Keep spare AA batteries on hand to ensure the inflatable suit's fan stays powered throughout your event.
- Keep the arm extensions lightweight so you can easily carry a trick-or-treat bucket or wave to friends.
- Ensure the face screen or eye holes of the gorilla mask are clear and unobstructed for safe walking.
Gorilla Tag costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY Gorilla Tag costume?
- Use a solid-colored brown or grey hoodie and sweatpants, add a gorilla mask, and attach a yellow paper party hat to mimic the in-game cosmetic.
- What are the most popular cosmetics to add to the costume?
- The yellow party hat, top hat, sunglasses, and the red target badge are the most iconic in-game items to accessorize your Monke.
- How do you walk like a Gorilla Tag monkey?
- Lean forward and use your arms (extended with foam tubes) to bounce off the ground, mimicking the legless movement from the VR game.
Did you know? In Gorilla Tag, players move entirely using their hands and arms instead of teleportation or joysticks, which inspired the iconic long-armed look of the community's costumes.