Christmas is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration, and one of the best ways to spread festive cheer is through fun games that get everyone involved. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party with family, friends, coworkers, or a mix of all ages, the right games can help break the ice, create lasting memories, and keep the holiday spirit alive. Here are 27 festive Christmas party games that are perfect for everyone, from little ones to adults, and will ensure that your gathering is filled with laughter, fun, and a touch of competition.
1. Christmas Charades
Charades is a classic game that’s always a hit, and adding a holiday twist makes it even better! Write down Christmas-related actions, songs, movies, or characters on slips of paper. Players take turns acting out these prompts while others try to guess. From pretending to be Santa Claus to miming a snowball fight, the possibilities are endless.
2. Pin the Nose on Rudolph
A holiday spin on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” Blindfold the players, spin them around, and then challenge them to pin a red nose on a poster of Rudolph. The person who gets the nose closest to the right spot wins.
3. Christmas Carol Pictionary
Just like regular Pictionary, but with Christmas carols! Players draw iconic holiday songs, and their teammates must guess the song within a time limit. Classic tunes like “Jingle Bells” or “Silent Night” make for fun and sometimes tricky drawings.
4. Christmas Bingo
Prepare Bingo cards with festive images like a snowman, Santa hat, Christmas tree, or candy cane. Use M&Ms or small pieces of paper as markers. The caller announces the items, and players mark them on their cards. The first to complete a row wins a prize!
5. Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Create a scavenger hunt with a Christmas theme. Hide items like ornaments, candy canes, or small toys around the house or yard. Give clues to the players, and whoever finds all the items first wins. You can also add riddles or challenges related to Christmas for an extra layer of fun.
6. Gift Wrap Relay
This fast-paced game involves teams racing to wrap a gift as quickly as possible. Players must wrap the gift with paper, tape, and ribbon before passing it on to the next teammate. The first team to complete the task wins. For added fun, you can make the wrapping process more challenging by blindfolding the participants!
7. Santa’s Beard Relay
Participants must fill a balloon with cotton balls using only a spoon held in their mouths. The goal is to build a “beard” as quickly as possible. This is a hilarious game for both kids and adults, and the visuals alone are sure to cause laughter.
8. Christmas Bingo with a Twist
In this variation of Bingo, you call out not only Christmas symbols but also action-oriented prompts like “Do your best snowman dance” or “Sing a line from your favorite Christmas carol.” Players will have to perform these actions before marking off their card.
9. Snowball Toss
Set up a “snowball” target using white pom-poms or soft cotton balls and plastic cups or bowls. Players take turns tossing the “snowballs” into the cups, trying to land as many as possible in a row. This can be turned into a competition by seeing who can get the most snowballs into cups in a set amount of time.
10. Christmas Tree Cup Stack
In this competitive game, each player has a stack of plastic cups decorated with festive Christmas patterns. The challenge is to create the tallest tree-shaped stack of cups. The player with the most impressive tree wins!
11. Holiday Trivia
Test your guests’ knowledge of Christmas with a trivia game. Prepare questions about Christmas traditions, holiday movies, famous songs, and historical facts about the season. Divide the guests into teams, and keep track of points for each correct answer. The winning team can take home a small prize!
12. Snowman Bowling
Set up white painted cans or bottles in the shape of a snowman. Players roll a ball (or even a snowball) to try and knock over the “snowman.” This game is easy to set up and great for both kids and adults to enjoy.
13. Reindeer Antler Ring Toss
Create a set of reindeer antlers using a headband and pipe cleaners or pool noodles. Then, using rings (made from craft wire or plastic), players take turns attempting to toss them over the antlers. This game tests both aim and patience.
14. Candy Cane Hunt
Hide candy canes throughout the house or yard and challenge players to find as many as possible in a set time. You can make this even more challenging by giving clues or riddles related to the hiding spots.
15. Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
Provide guests with mini Christmas trees or cardboard cutouts of trees. They can decorate their trees using items like glitter, ornaments, ribbons, and mini lights. Set a time limit, and then have everyone vote on the most festive tree!
16. Wrap the Mummy
In this fun game, players are divided into pairs, and one person in each pair must be wrapped up like a Christmas mummy using toilet paper or white streamers. The team with the best (or funniest) mummy wins!
17. Christmas Word Scramble
Prepare a list of Christmas-related words (like “snowflake,” “reindeer,” or “mistletoe”) and scramble the letters. Players must unscramble the words as quickly as possible. The person with the most correct answers wins.
18. Elf on the Shelf Hide-and-Seek
For a fun twist on the classic game of hide-and-seek, place an Elf on the Shelf (or any small Christmas figurine) somewhere in the house. The “seeker” has to find the elf. The game can be played multiple times with different hiding spots and “elves.”
19. Christmas Carol Lip Sync Battle
For this game, participants choose their favorite Christmas carol and perform a lip sync version for the group. Encourage fun and over-the-top performances! The audience can vote for the most entertaining or convincing lip sync.
20. Holiday Memory Game
Create a memory game with Christmas-themed cards. Lay them face down, and players take turns flipping over two cards at a time, trying to match pairs. The person with the most matches at the end wins.
21. Christmas Candy Relay
This is a delicious relay race! Players are given a spoon and a bowl of small Christmas candies (like M&Ms or candy cane pieces). They must move the candy from one bowl to another using only the spoon. The team that transfers the most candy in the shortest amount of time wins.
22. Jingle Bell Toss
Create a festive version of ring toss by using jingle bells and small cups or bowls. Players must toss the jingle bells into the cups. The challenge is to land as many as possible in a set amount of time. You can even add multiple levels of difficulty by using different sized cups.
23. Holiday Freeze Dance
Play some Christmas tunes and have everyone dance around. When the music stops, everyone must freeze! If someone moves, they’re out. The last person standing is the winner.
24. Christmas Word Association
Start with a Christmas-related word (like “snow” or “tree”), and players take turns saying a related word until someone hesitates or repeats a word. The person who hesitates is out, and the last player standing wins.
25. Jolly Santa Sack Race
For a fun outdoor game, have a classic sack race, but make it Christmas-themed! Players can dress up in Santa hats or even use red gift sacks as the sacks for the race. The person who reaches the finish line first wins!
26. Christmas Stocking Guessing Game
Fill a Christmas stocking with random items related to the holiday (such as a candy cane, ornament, or mini Santa figurine). Players take turns feeling the stocking without looking inside and trying to guess what’s in it. The person with the most correct guesses wins.
27. Reindeer Antler Toss
Create or buy a pair of reindeer antlers with a hoop or ring to toss over them. This game is a fun way to get everyone laughing as they try to make the toss. For added fun, try it as a relay or timed event!
With these 27 festive Christmas party games, you’re sure to keep your guests of all ages entertained and laughing throughout the celebration. Whether you’re after something silly, competitive, or just plain fun, these games will add that extra sparkle to your holiday gathering. So, gather your loved ones, put on your holiday hats, and get ready for a memorable Christmas party!
