Christmas is a magical time of the year when loved ones come together to celebrate and create lasting memories. Whether you’re organizing a festive gathering with family, friends, or colleagues, nothing brings people closer and sparks more joy than engaging in fun party games. Here’s a curated list of 30 Christmas party games for large groups that are sure to spread holiday cheer and create unforgettable moments.
Classic Christmas Games
1. Christmas Bingo
Create bingo cards featuring holiday-themed items such as snowmen, candy canes, and mistletoe. Call out each item randomly. The first player to achieve a bingo wins a special holiday prize! This interactive game is fantastic for involving everyone at your party, from kids to adults.
2. Christmas Charades
Players act out holiday-themed phrases without speaking, while teammates guess what they are acting out. This classic game guarantees laughter and creativity, engaging everyone into the festive spirit.
3. Holiday Pictionary
Divide your guests into teams and take turns drawing Christmas-themed words or phrases for their teammates to guess. Use a timer for a more challenging and exciting experience.
4. Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Hide Christmas-themed items around your home or yard, then divide guests into teams. Each team will have a list of items to find, and the first team to collect all items wins a festive prize.
5. Christmas Trivia
Test your guests’ Christmas knowledge with questions about holiday traditions, songs, and movies. This game can be played in teams or individually. Award points for each correct answer and declare the highest scorer as the holiday trivia winner.
Interactive Group Games
6. Christmas Family Feud
Bring the excitement of the popular TV game show “Family Feud” to your Christmas party. Prepare Christmas-themed survey questions and have teams guess the most popular answers. The team with the most points wins!
7. Pass the Present
Wrap a small gift in multiple layers of wrapping paper. Players pass the present around while music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the gift unwraps one layer. The game continues until the last layer is unwrapped, revealing the prize.
8. Two Truths and a Lie: Christmas Edition
Each player shares two true and one false Christmas experience, and other players must guess which one is the lie. This game helps everyone learn interesting and surprising things about one another’s holiday experiences.
9. Christmas Song Guessing Game
Play short clips of Christmas songs and have guests guess the name of each tune within a time limit. This festive music quiz tests everyone’s knowledge of holiday tunes.
10. Snowball Fight
Have an indoor snowball fight using rolled-up white socks or soft balls. Divide guests into two teams and set up a designated “battlefield.” Players throw the “snowballs” at each other, and the team with the most hits wins.
Card and Board Games
11. Christmas Heads Up!
Players take turns guessing Christmas characters or items based on clues given by others. Each player holds a card with a Christmas-related word or character on their forehead, and they must guess who or what they are.
12. Christmas Taboo
In this festive twist on the classic game, players describe Christmas-themed words while avoiding specific “taboo” words. It’s a fun challenge that promotes quick thinking and creativity in communication.
13. Uno with a Twist: Christmas Edition
Transform the classic Uno game with holiday-themed actions and surprise cards. This adds an extra layer of excitement and festivity to the game.
14. Christmas Monopoly
Enjoy the classic game of Monopoly with a merrier twist. Use festive decorations and holiday-themed currency as players buy, sell, and trade their way to victory.
15. Christmas Rummy
Infuse your card game sessions with joy by playing Christmas Rummy using holiday-themed cards. It adds a delightful touch of festive cheer to your gaming gatherings.
Creative and Crafty Games
16. Christmas Craft Off
Set up a station with crafting materials and challenge attendees to create the most innovative Christmas decoration within a given time frame.
17. DIY Ornament Decorating Contest
Provide plain baubles and decorating supplies. Have players showcase their creative flair by personalizing their ornaments, then vote on the best design.
18. Gingerbread House Contest
Channel your inner architect by creating gingerbread houses. Provide a variety of decorations and let participants build their dream gingerbread houses. The best house wins a festive prize.
19. Christmas Cookie Decoration
Bake Christmas-shaped cookies beforehand. Organize a decorating competition with icing, sprinkles, and toppings.
20. Secret Santa Drawing
Add a personalized touch to gift-giving by organizing a Secret Santa gift exchange where members create personal drawings for one another.
Fun Indoor and Outdoor Games
21. Christmas Freeze Dance
Play festive music and have guests dance. When the music stops, they must freeze in place. Anyone caught moving is out, and the game continues until one person is left standing.
22. Snow Fun Activities
If there’s snow outside, organize activities such as sledding or snowman building contests to keep everyone active and entertained.
23. Christmas Limbo
Use a decorated pole for a festive twist on the classic limbo contest. Participants take turns trying to bend and go under the pole without touching it.
24. Christmas Simon Says
Follow holiday-themed instructions for a fun and interactive version of the classic game “Simon Says.” It’s great for keeping everyone engaged and entertained.
25. Secret Santa Gift Exchange
This traditional holiday game adds an element of surprise and anticipation to your Christmas party.
Fun Trivia and Competitions
26. Guess the Christmas Movie
Show clips or read scenarios from popular Christmas movies and have players guess the movie title for points.
27. Who Am I? Christmas Edition
Write down the names of famous Christmas characters on sticky notes and place one on each player’s forehead. Players then ask yes/no questions to identify their character.
28. Christmas Would You Rather
Pose fun “would you rather” questions related to Christmas preferences and encourage lively discussions among guests.
29. Christmas Jenga
Add holiday-themed questions or challenges to Jenga blocks for an extra layer of fun as players stack and remove blocks without toppling the tower.
30. Holiday Family Feud
Conduct a family feud-style game focused on Christmas-related questions and have teams compete to guess the most popular answers.
Conclusion
Incorporating these Christmas party games into your festive gatherings ensures that everyone will have a blast, creating an atmosphere of joy, laughter, and togetherness. Whether you prefer classic favorites, engaging group activities, or crafty competitions, these games will enhance the holiday spirit and create memories to last a lifetime. Gather your loved ones, select a few games, and get ready to celebrate the season with fun and cheer! Wishing you all a happy holiday!