60 Exciting Christmas Games for Adults & Kids
Oh, the holiday festivities! In my ideal family scenario, we’d probably have a mix of baking sugar cookies and Christmas appetizers, cozy up in festive PJs for a Christmas movie marathon, and indulge in a bit of friendly competition with some Christmas games. There’s something so heartwarming about bringing everyone together for a good-natured game or two. I can imagine the laughter and joy filling the room.
And these 60 Christmas games are a treasure trove of fun! From Christmas Tree Bowling to Guess the Christmas Quote, and Switch and Steal or Unwrap to Christmas Bingo—there’s truly something for everyone. Silly, classic, knowledge-testing, and even singing games—it’s a comprehensive package.
Plus, including Santa-approved drinking games for the adults ensures that the merriment doesn’t stop when the little ones head to bed. It sounds like a recipe for a memorable and joyful Christmas party celebration! Which of these games do you find most intriguing?
Exciting Christmas Games for Adults & Kids
Snowman Darts
This dart board with a snowman theme will give darts a festive Christmas feel. To see who can get the closest to the bullseye, players can alternately toss them at the board.
Christmas Word Scramble Game
A holiday-themed word scramble can be both entertaining and a great way to keep the brain gears turning during the festive season. The friendly competition to unscramble words like “snowman” adds an extra layer of excitement. It’s a simple yet engaging activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. I can already picture the spirited atmosphere as everyone eagerly tries to decipher the holiday jumble.
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Christmas Mad Libs
Bring all of your [nouns] together for a [verb] Mad Libs game. The combination that is the most ridiculous, creative, or simply bizarre wins. It’s also a great way to incorporate some learning into the festivities by working on the kids’ vocabulary.
Hold Sled Races
Sled races are a great way to work off that post-dinner slump. Participants should form a line at the top of a hill (a safe distance apart to prevent crashes) and then let it rip. From the top to the bottom
Marshmallow Relay Race
You may already have an abundance of marshmallows in your pantry from your s’mores and hot cocoa cravings during the winter. You can now put them to use with this entertaining game. Fill as many bowls as you can with marshmallows and place mugs of hot chocolate beside them. Form groups and have everyone try to eat as many marshmallows and drink as much (lukewarm or cold) chocolate milk as possible before time runs out. The team with the most people finishing first, or the team with the most people finishing first, wins!
Guess the Number of Candies
Icebreakers are essential at any holiday gathering. Begin yours with a fun guessing game. Fill a clear jar halfway with peppermints or themed M&Ms (or another candy of your choice), and have everyone who comes to the party guess how many are in the jar. The person who correctly guesses or comes the closest wins. To get into the holiday spirit, you can even decorate the top of the jar with Christmas bows and tinsel.
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Free Printable Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Use this printable scavenger hunt to get your family excited about finding hidden gifts throughout the house this Christmas. Just finish each puzzle and bury things in different rooms so people on their list can find them!
Christmas Guess Who
Make cards with pictures of family members to personalize the classic game of Guess Who. Polaroid photos would add a simple, vintage touch. Use holiday prompts such as “Who makes her signature Christmas dessert?” or “Who’s celebrated the most Christmases in our family?” to get your competitor to guess the correct person. When you’re done playing, incorporate the images into your home decor.
Hallmark Christmas Drinking Game (Adults Only)
If you want to play a Christmas drinking game for adults at your holiday party, this is a fun game in which you take a swig from your holiday drink whenever anything remotely Hallmark-y happens in your movie.
Christmas Bingo
Moon Boat Christmas Bingo Game
Bingo is a classic that never gets old, especially during the holidays! The idea of gathering a large family—up to 40 people!—for a spirited game is just fantastic. And the fact that it’s suitable for all ages makes it an inclusive and wholesome activity. Imagine the laughter, the suspense as each number is called, and the joy of shouting “Bingo!” It’s a recipe for a memorable family gathering.
Christmas Mad Libs
Make some mad libs with a Christmas theme if you’re feeling creative. When they fill them out and read them aloud, they’ll make everyone laugh.
Monopoly Elf
Calling all Monopoly lovers, this is the Christmas game for you. It’s played just like the original game, but it’s Elf-themed, so you’ll get to experience the game with all of your favorite movie characters and places. It’ll feel like you’re in the movie.
Candy Cane Game Hunt
Though candy canes are used instead of eggs, this game is modeled after Easter egg hunts. Play a game where you hide candy canes throughout your home and invite guests to find them. As the timer goes off, have everyone count how many candies they found to see who found the most.
Grinch Grow Your Heart Card Game
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Playing cards is not the best. Grinch-themed playing cards! Players take turns dressing up as the Grinch and tricking other players in this game.
Holiday Never Have I Ever
Hold up five fingers to begin the game. Then, take turns naming something Christmas/holiday-related you’ve never done before, such as taking a picture with Santa. If someone else has done what you mentioned, they will point a finger at you. The last person to raise their finger wins.
Saran Wrap Ball
Saran Wrap Ball Game
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to unravel the Saran Wrap Ball? This simple game is popular among partygoers and can be a lot of fun to play. It is appropriate for all ages and is simple to customize in any way you want.
DIY Christmas Board Game
Christmas is a time for family, friends, and fun! Why not add to the fun this year by designing your own Christmas-themed board game? It’s simple to do and can be a great way to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Christmas Family Feud Game
Look no further for a fun party activity to liven up your next family gathering! Here are some free holiday Family Feud questions and answers to get everyone laughing and competing for first place.
Christmas Bingo Printable
Looking for a fun and inexpensive way to keep your children and family members entertained this holiday season? Get these free holiday bingo printables to spice up your holiday party!
Christmas Songs Pictionary
Play charades or Christmas Pictionary with these printable cards. These are ideal for a holiday party or a family game night! It is ideal for all age groups and is sure to provide hours of entertainment for all.
Christmas Charades
Consider trying something new this year and using these free printables to play Christmas Charades instead. Everyone will be laughing and engaged in no time at all. It’s enjoyable for people of all ages and simple to set up.
Would You Rather Game for Families
Use these free printable Christmas Would You Rather questions to liven up your family’s holiday gathering. Everyone will be laughing and having fun with them, for sure!
Decipher The Canticles
Decipher The Canticles of the Yuletide Season is a traditional Christmas party game that includes clues to help you figure out which song is being described. It is a good brainteaser that is ideal for groups.
Would You Rather Adults-Only Game
Why not give these festive Would You Rather questions a try if you’re searching for a fresh approach to spice up your Christmas festivities? These are hilarious and slightly inappropriate questions, so they’re ideal for adults.
Christmas Games for Kids
Reindeer Toss Minute to Win It Game
In this simple game, you designate one player as the “reindeer,” and the other players’ goal is to toss rings around the antlers in less than a minute.
Naughty or Nice Game
Play this game to determine your level of niceness or mischief with Santa. Remove the contents from a cup by punching through the tissue paper. Ask everyone to peruse their “Naughty or Nice” Say aloud without thinking. It’s ideal for big gatherings.
Poke Tree Game
Kids can have a lot of fun playing this game at daycare centers, schools, and other places. Everyone will be captivated by this lively, entertaining game.
Reindeer KIDS Games
A great combination of interactive games for both kids and adults can be found in these Christmas Eve Reindeer Games!
Pin The Heart on the Grinch
There’s a free printable available for this Grinch activity, which is ideal for use in the classroom or at a family-themed Grinch Christmas party.
Cootie Catcher Game
You can keep your kids occupied while you enjoy your Christmas dinner with these printable Cootie Catchers!
Christmas Mad Libs
Kids of all ages will love this entertaining free Christmas Mad Libs printable. This activity is guaranteed to get everyone in the holiday spirit, whether it is used in the classroom, at a holiday party, or in a playgroup.
Holiday School Party Games
You can easily arrange these preschool to sixth grade game ideas for your holiday school party in between your holiday shopping and decorating.
Snowball Toss
An additional enjoyable minute-to-win holiday game! The objective is to toss each marshmallow through the wreath one at a time and, in the sixty seconds that remain, land at least ten in the bucket.
Elf on the Shelf Hide and Seek Activity
With very little preparation needed, this printable hide-and-seek game is an entertaining and engaging way to celebrate the Elf on the Shelf. It will also keep your elf antics entertaining.
Unpopular fun Christmas games
Christmas Carol Charades
Combine the classic game of charades with a holiday twist. Instead of acting out generic clues, participants act out scenes from famous Christmas carols. It’s a hilarious way to test everyone’s knowledge of holiday tunes.
Snowman Slam
Create a set of snowman-shaped targets and use a small, soft ball as a “snowball.” Set up a tossing area, and players take turns trying to knock down the snowmen. It’s a fun and active game suitable for all ages.
Christmas Movie Bingo
Design bingo cards featuring common clichés or scenes from popular Christmas movies. As you watch holiday films, mark off the corresponding squares. The first to get a line shouts “Christmas Bingo!”
Elf Bowling Tournament
Transform your hallway into a bowling alley using soft, plush elves as pins and a lightweight ball as the bowling ball. Keep score and compete for the title of Elf Bowling Champion.
Santa’s Reindeer Ring Toss
Craft or buy reindeer antler headbands and rings. Players take turns trying to toss the rings onto the antlers. It’s a festive and challenging game that requires precision and a good sense of humor.
Ugly Sweater Fashion Show
Have a fashion show featuring the ugliest Christmas sweaters. Participants can strut their stuff down a makeshift runway while a panel of judges rates each sweater based on creativity and hideousness.
Gift Wrap Relay Race:
Set up a gift-wrapping station with boxes, wrapping paper, and tape. Divide the family into teams and have a relay race where each member wraps part of a gift. The catch: they have to wear oven mitts, making the task more challenging and entertaining.
Candy Cane Hunt
Hide mini candy canes around the house or yard. Give each participant a set amount of time to find as many candy canes as possible. It’s like an Easter egg hunt, but with a sweet holiday twist.
Christmas Pictionary Telephone
Combine Pictionary and the classic game of telephone. Each person starts by drawing a Christmas-related scene or word. Then, they pass their drawing to the next person, who writes down what they think the drawing represents. The game continues, alternating between drawing and writing, resulting in hilarious and often absurd outcomes.
Gingerbread House Jenga
Instead of using regular Jenga blocks, use gingerbread pieces to build a tower. Players take turns removing a piece and adding it to the top. The twist: if the tower collapses, everyone has to work together to rebuild it before continuing the game.
