It’s the Christmas season, and you’re hosting the party. Congrats! Can you imagine it already? You’ve got your decorations up, the drinks are flowing, the food is delicious, and your guests are here to have a good time. There’s a problem, though. What do you do with them? What Christmas party ideas can you come up with to make it worth it?
As the host of the Christmas party this year, it’s your chance and responsibility to make this special day even better with some top-tier entertainment. And the best way to keep your guests engaged at a party is with Christmas games! By the end of the night, everyone will be having so much fun they won’t even remember how much alcohol they’ve had. Win-win for everyone.
You’ll want to make sure you’ve got some great holiday games on hand though, so we’ve put together dozens of Christmas activities that you can fit into your party’s schedule and will make you come out looking like the most fun host ever! You’ll find plenty of fun Christmas games that will keep even the most Grinch family members from getting bored. That’s the power of the best Christmas party games, after all — creating unforgettable moments for everyone between the gift opening and some eggnog drinking. So, without further ado, scroll down and choose the ones that will surely delight your guests!
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#21
Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman — This Christmas version of the popular game Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza requires players to work together to eliminate the cards, and it’s sure to make everyone laugh.
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Inflatable Reindeer Antler Ring Toss Game — Are you too lazy to make your own reindeer ring toss game? Take a look at this inflatable version, which includes two sets of reindeer antlers, 16 colored rings, and an air pump to inflate them all.
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Candy Cane Hunt Game — Set up a candy cane hunt instead of an Easter egg hunt. Hide wrapped candy canes around the house for your guests to find, and the person who finds the most wins a prize.
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#24
Christmas Dance Freeze — Hold a holiday dance-off to make rocking around the Christmas tree a competition. Turn on the music and start groovin’, then abruptly turn it off and yell, “Freeze!” Whoever is the last to stop moving is out. You will, without a doubt, laugh.
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White Elephant — This gift-giving activity goes by several names, but whatever you call it, it’s a lot of fun. Everyone places their wrapped gifts in a pile and then draws numbers to see who gets to pick first. The first player chooses a gift from the pile, and each subsequent player can either “steal” a gift from someone else or choose one that hasn’t been chosen. You can either unwrap gifts as you go or all at once to keep them guessing.
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#26
Holiday Share-A-Story — Collaborative storytelling is a novel way to engage friends and family. Begin a holiday-themed story with a single sentence, then go around the room adding one sentence at a time. Your turn is over when your sentence is finished. Make the most unique and exciting Christmas caper you can.
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Two Truths and a Lie... About Christmas — For the purposes of this game, the more abstract the statements that each player recalls from Christmastime memories or customs, the better. The other players’ goal is to figure out what is a lie and what is the truth.
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Guess How Many — Fill a large jar or vase halfway with Christmas candies, mini ornaments, or other small and festive items, counting as you go. Each player must guess the number of objects by looking at the jar. The person who comes closest to the correct number wins.
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Christmas Saran Wrap Game — Wrap a bunch of prizes and gifts inside a giant Saran Wrap ball and have people take turns unwrapping the ball to play this clever game. Just keep an eye out for the coal cards!
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Christmas Bingo Game — Get everyone in the holiday spirit with a round or two of Christmas bingo, which you can print out in as many sets as you need.
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Christmas Limbo Game — To make this fun party game even more festive, grab a scarf, candy cane prop, or anything else Christmas-related. Tuck Christmas balloons into your shirts for “Santa” bellies if you want to make things a little more difficult.
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#32
Christmas Song Emoji Pictionary Game — Pictionary is entertaining, but Christmas Song Emoji Pictionary? This will become your new favorite holiday game. See who can correctly guess all of the Christmas songs based on the emoji clues.
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Christmas Guess Who Game — Make the classic Guess Who game a personalized holiday game. All you have to do is photograph your family members and include holiday questions about them, such as “Who is known for their dessert?” or “Who loves the holidays the most?”
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#34
Play Christmas “Heads Up” — Make sticky notes with the names of classic Christmas characters and have each player stick one to their forehead without looking at what it says. Then, without saying anything, everyone has to help each other guess whose name is on their heads. It’s sure to make you laugh!
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#35
Oven Mitts Game — It’s much more difficult (and hilarious) to open Christmas gifts while wearing oven mitts. As an added bonus, making unwrapping difficult will cause everyone to slow down and enjoy the moment when tearing into those presents on Christmas morning and will result in some really fun photos.
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Play Christmas Movie Bingo — When you can’t stop attaching your backsides to the couch, turn your Hallmark movie marathon into a more collaborative activity. This movie bingo board will turn it into a fun family activity that will keep everyone away from their devices.
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Guess The Christmas Smell Game — If you’ve ever been to one of those kid-friendly haunted houses, you know how much fun it can be to put your nose to the test. Put a few classic Christmas scents, such as peppermint, nutmeg, and pine needles, in separate jars with tight lids. Ask your guests to guess the smell while wearing blindfolds. No looking!
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#38
DIY Christmas Sorry! Board Game — For this festive spin on the classic board game, this super crafty blogger made her own clay game pieces and cork board. If you don’t have the time or skills to do the same, decorate a regulation board with Christmas Hershey’s Kisses to add a festive touch. The winning team gets to eat their pieces (and maybe the opposing players’ ones too).
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Sort The Ornaments Game — This toddler-friendly sorting game will help your child practice their categorization skills while getting into the holiday spirit. Make a cardboard tree with circular colored cutouts out of sturdy card stock or poster board, and then have your kids put the ornaments through the appropriate spaces.
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“Frozen” Tic-Tac-Toe Game — In this seasonal version of tic-tac-toe, wine corks get the Frozen treatment. Making the game pieces will also help you use any leftover corks from your holiday festivities. It’ll be a hit with your little Elsa and Anna fans.
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