17 Super Fun Christmas Games To Play
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These 17 super fun Christmas games are perfect for all ages and will bring plenty of laughter, excitement, and holiday cheer to your gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a family get-together or a festive party with friends, these games will ensure everyone has a blast!
1. Christmas Charades
A holiday twist on the classic charades game! Write down Christmas-related actions, movies, songs, and activities on pieces of paper (like “decorating the tree,” “building a snowman,” or “singing carols”), and let the fun begin. Everyone will love acting out these festive prompts!
2. Pin the Nose on Rudolph
A holiday version of “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” Blindfolded players try to pin a red nose onto a large poster of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It’s a simple, silly game that’s always a hit with kids, but adults can join in the fun, too!
3. Christmas Bingo
Create bingo cards with Christmas-themed images like presents, Santa, snowflakes, and trees. As you call out the images, players mark them on their cards. The first person to get a line shouts “Bingo!” and wins a holiday treat or prize.
4. Holiday Pictionary
In this festive version of Pictionary, players draw Christmas-themed words or phrases (such as “snowball fight,” “Christmas carols,” or “sleigh ride”) while their teammates try to guess what they’re drawing. A fun and fast-paced game for all ages!
5. Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Create a list of holiday-themed items for players to find around the house or yard. Include items like a candy cane, an ornament, a gingerbread cookie, or a Santa hat. The first team or person to find everything on the list wins a prize!
6. Santa Says (Like Simon Says)
This Christmas twist on the classic “Simon Says” is perfect for kids (but adults can play, too!). Players follow commands like “Santa says, ‘Jump like a reindeer!’” If Santa doesn’t say it, anyone who follows the command is out. The last person remaining wins!
7. Gift Wrap Relay Race
In this fast-paced game, teams race to wrap a gift as quickly as possible. Set up stations with wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and a box, and see which team can wrap their gift the best (and fastest) in a set time.
8. Christmas Carol Lip Sync Battle
Choose a selection of classic Christmas carols and have participants lip-sync their hearts out. Whether it’s “Jingle Bells” or “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” this game will have everyone laughing and singing along. Bonus points for dramatic performances!
9. Christmas Trivia
Test your holiday knowledge with Christmas trivia questions! From movie quotes to Christmas traditions around the world, this game can be as easy or as challenging as you want. Create teams and compete for fun Christmas-themed prizes.
10. Christmas Tree Toss
Set up a mini Christmas tree and give players soft ornaments or rings to toss onto the tree. The player who can get the most ornaments onto the tree (or into a designated target area) wins! It’s a simple and fun game for all ages.
11. Holiday Word Scramble
Create a list of scrambled Christmas-related words, such as “tinsel,” “mistletoe,” or “snowman.” Players race against the clock to unscramble the words. Whoever gets the most correct answers wins!
12. Christmas Movie Bingo
This is a perfect game for movie lovers! Create bingo cards with scenes or quotes from classic Christmas movies (like Home Alone, Elf, or The Grinch). As you watch a Christmas movie, players mark off the squares they recognize. First to fill a line wins!
13. Jingle Bell Toss
Set up a few empty containers, like small buckets or cups, and give players jingle bells. They must toss the bells into the containers from a distance. Adjust the difficulty based on how far away they stand. The player who gets the most bells in wins!
No products found.14. Christmas Cookie Decorating Contest
If you love baking, this game is perfect for you. Set up a station with plain sugar cookies, frosting, sprinkles, and other decorations. Players (or teams) decorate their cookies in the most creative way possible. Have a judge pick the winner or let everyone vote for their favorite cookie.
15. Snowball Fight
Create “snowballs” out of white socks or soft cotton balls, and have a friendly indoor snowball fight! You can play in teams or just go for a free-for-all. This game is great for burning off some energy and getting everyone laughing.
16. Holiday Karaoke
Set up a karaoke machine or use a karaoke app to sing holiday songs. Players take turns performing their favorite Christmas carols. Whether they’re singing solo or in groups, everyone will enjoy this festive activity!
17. Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
Divide guests into teams and give each team a small Christmas tree (real or artificial) and a variety of decorations. Set a time limit, then judge the trees based on creativity, originality, and festive spirit. The team with the best-decorated tree wins a prize!
