29 Fun Christmas Party Games
Christmas is a season that brings everyone together with festive cheer, twinkling lights, and—of course—unforgettable parties!
When hosting a gathering with friends, having the right games can take the fun to a new level.
This list of 29 fun Christmas party games has something for everyone.
Get ready to bring joy and laughter to your Christmas party like never before!
Fun Christmas Party Games
1. Christmas Song Guessing
Encourage guests to test their holiday music knowledge with this interactive game!
Hang a sign reading “Name That Christmas Song” on a tree or a designated wall space.
Equip your party with a microphone and a speaker to play short snippets of Christmas songs.
Challenge guests to guess the title within a few seconds.
This game brings laughter to the room, making it a perfect icebreaker for any Christmas party.
2. Snowman Naming Fun
Engage guests by letting them name the snowman!
Set up a charming snowman figure and scatter white “snowballs” around it for added effect.
Provide guests with small slips of paper or a chalkboard where they can write their most creative snowman names.
As a twist, vote on the best name at the end, awarding a winter-themed prize like a cozy scarf.
This simple game adds both fun and whimsy to any Christmas gathering.
3. Festive Scavenger Hunt
Host a Christmas-themed scavenger hunt by hiding small items like ornaments, mini Santa figures, candy canes, and holiday trinkets around your space.
Provide each guest with a list of items to find and a small basket or holiday bag.
Add by timing the hunt or offering a holiday-themed prize for the fastest finders.
This activity is perfect for kids and adults alike, sparking holiday excitement.
4. Toilet Roll Snowman
Gather some toilet paper rolls and let guests create their snowman masterpiece!
Stack the rolls to form the body, and add facial features and accessories using felt markers, and construction paper.
Provide extra props like a mini hat or scarf for added flair.
This game works great as a team activity where groups compete to build the best snowman, with a prize for the most creative design. Fun and laughter are guaranteed!
5. Holiday Feud Fun
Create a Christmas version of Family Feud by dividing guests into two teams and preparing a list of holiday-themed questions.
Popular questions might include, “Name a classic Christmas song” or “Common Christmas gift.”
Use a whiteboard or paper to keep score, and let teams battle it out to see who knows the most about holiday traditions.
This lively game encourages friendly competition and guarantees laughter.
6. Candy Cane Chase
Scatter candy canes around the room, hiding some in trickier spots to increase the challenge.
Equip each child with a Santa hat and a small bag, then set a time limit for them to gather as many candy canes as possible.
Add a twist by offering prizes for the most candy canes collected.
This game adds festive excitement and encourages kids to explore.
7. Candy Counting Challenge
Fill a large bowl with festive-colored candies like red and white gumdrops or peppermint balls.
Invite guests to guess the exact number of candies in the bowl, recording each person’s answer.
The winner, who gets closest to the correct count, receives a sweet prize or even the bowl of candies itself!
This simple yet engaging game is perfect for adding a fun guessing challenge.
8. Snow Shovel Sprint
Set up a fun-filled snow shoveling race by creating piles of artificial snow (or crumpled paper for an indoor option).
Equip participants with shovels and mark a finish line where they need to move the snow as fast as possible.
This energetic game works well in teams or as a solo challenge, and it’s ideal for adding a bit of physical activity to your Christmas party, especially for guests who love good competition.
9. Gift Wrapping Showdown
Challenge your guests with a Christmas wrapping race where each person has to wrap a large gift bag or box as fast and neatly as possible.
Supply them with wrapping paper, ribbons, and tape, and let the competition begin!
Add a twist by giving out prizes for speed, creativity, or tidiest wrapping.
This game is great for getting everyone into the holiday spirit and can double as a practical way to get presents wrapped.
10. Festive Freeze Dance
Play some upbeat Christmas music and let everyone dance around the room.
When the music stops, everyone must freeze in place—anyone caught moving is out of the game.
Keep going until only one person remains, who becomes the freeze dance champion.
This game is perfect for all ages, creating laughter and excitement.
A speaker can add to the fun, allowing you to control the music stops for surprise moments.
11. Snowman Strikeout
Create a snowman-themed bowling game by setting up snowman figures made from stacked white balls or decorated cups.
Use a soft snowball or white foam ball as the bowling ball, and mark a starting line.
Let players take turns aiming to knock down as many snowmen as possible in a single roll.
This winter twist on classic bowling is sure to bring laughter and friendly competition.
12. Festive Bingo Fun
Bring out the holiday cheer with a Christmas-themed Bingo game.
Prepare Bingo cards featuring images of holiday icons like Santa, snowflakes, and candy canes.
As the host calls out each icon, players mark off matching spaces on their cards.
The first to complete a row or column shouts “Bingo!” and wins a small holiday prize.
This game is easy to set up, fun for all ages, and keeps the holiday spirit alive.
13. Christmas Sketch-Off
Gather your guests for a holiday-themed game, using a large whiteboard or drawing pad.
Divide players into teams and prepare a list of Christmas words or phrases for one person from each team to draw.
Set a timer, and let the fun begin as teammates try to guess the word based on the drawing.
This game fuels creativity and laughter, making it a choice for the holiday spirit at any gathering.
14. Gift Exchange Game
Invite guests to bring a wrapped gift to the party, setting a theme or price limit if you like.
Arrange the gifts in a pile and have each guest draw a number to determine the order of picking.
Guests can either choose a new gift or “steal” an already chosen one, adding a fun strategy.
This game brings surprises and laughter, making it a holiday favorite for gatherings.
15. Story Circle Surprise
Gather everyone in a circle around a gift and start a story-sharing game.
Each person adds a sentence to create a unique holiday tale, with a twist: the storyteller wears a lampshade or another silly prop, making it even more fun.
The next person picks up where the last left off, building a wacky holiday story together.
This game is perfect for encouraging creativity and laughter in a cozy, festive setting.
16. Holiday Cup Stack
Challenge your guests to a Christmas cup stacking race!
Provide a set of festive cups decorated with holiday themes, and have participants race to build the tallest or most stable cup tower within a set time.
This game encourages hand-eye coordination and is perfect for both kids and adults.
The winner can be awarded a small prize, like a holiday ornament, making this game quick.
17. Snowman Snack Attack
Set up a giant snowman and give each player a selection of “snack” items, like buttons, vegetables, or other fun props.
The objective is to “feed” the snowman by adding these items to its mouth, aiming to place them as accurately as possible.
This game adds a fun, interactive twist for kids and adults alike.
A blindfolded version makes it even more challenging, adding laughter to your Christmas party.
18. Santa Limbo Challenge
Turn up the holiday fun with a Santa-themed limbo game!
Set up a limbo stick and have everyone take turns bending backward to pass under, dressed in Santa suits or festive outfits.
Lower the stick after each round to up the challenge, and see who can go the lowest falling.
This game guarantees laughter and festive energy, especially as participants try to limbo in those Santa costumes!
19. Holiday Charades Fun
Gather your guests for a Christmas-themed charades game!
Create cards with festive prompts like “wrapping presents” or “singing carols” and have each player act out their card without speaking.
Set a timer to keep the game moving, and let teams guess as quickly as possible.
This classic game encourages creativity and brings out laughter, making it a hit for all ages.
For added holiday flair, use props like Santa hats or reindeer antlers!
20. Mystery Stocking Challenge
Fill Christmas stockings with small, themed items like ornaments, candies, or holiday trinkets, and let guests feel the items without peeking.
They write down their guesses, and the one with the most correct answers wins a prize.
This game adds a fun, tactile element to your gathering, encouraging holiday-themed curiosity and providing a great conversation starter as guests try to guess each mystery item.
21. Rudolph Nose Game
Bring out the holiday giggles with Pin the Nose on Rudolph!
Print a large image of Rudolph and provide each player with a red nose sticker.
Blindfold the participants, spin them around, and let them try to place the nose on Rudolph.
The person who pins it closest to the right spot wins.
This game is a hit for all ages, adding a fun, festive challenge to your holiday gathering.
22. Ring the Bell
Challenge your guests with a festive Jingle Bell Toss!
Hang a bell from the ceiling and have players try to toss small rings or jingle bells to get them around the bell.
Each successful ring toss brings points and plenty of cheer.
Set up different prize levels based on the number of rings tossed.
23. Ornament Tower Challenge
Put your balance skills to the test with the Ornament Tower Challenge!
Set up a stack of holiday ornaments on a balancing board or platform and have players work together to add ornaments without toppling the tower.
This game requires team coordination and a steady hand.
Use glittery or colorful ornaments and encourage players to stack as high as they can.
24. Holiday Scent Challenge
Test everyone’s sense of smell with this fragrant game!
Fill small cups with holiday scents like cinnamon, pine, peppermint, and vanilla.
Blindfold each player, let them take a sniff, and have them guess the scent.
Each correct guess earns a point, and the one with the most points wins a festive prize.
Include unique scents like nutmeg or gingerbread to keep things interesting.
25. Festive Quiz Show
Bring out the competitive spirit with a Christmas-themed Jeopardy game!
Create categories like “Famous Christmas Movies,” “Christmas Sweets,” and “Holiday Carols.”
Each takes turns selecting a question from the board, with points awarded for correct answers.
Add questions on holiday trivia or even favorite family traditions for a personal touch.
Use a scoreboard to keep track and reward the winning team with festive prizes, like Christmas-themed mugs or ornaments!
26. Unwrap the Santa
Get ready for a laugh-filled challenge with Cellophane Santa! Wrap a Santa figurine (or a bundle of small gifts) in multiple layers of cellophane wrap.
Add little prizes or treats between layers to make each unwrapping more rewarding.
Players take turns unwrapping as fast as possible within a set time.
Amp up the fun by making participants wear oven mitts or mittens.
27. Rudolph’s Nose Relay
Channel your inner Rudolph with this lively Red Nose Relay game!
Each player must balance a bright red foam nose (like Rudolph’s) on their face and attempt to pass it to the next teammate without dropping it.
To make it harder, use no hands!
This game requires foam red noses and plenty of laughter.
28. Christmas Karaoke Battle
Add a festive twist to classic karaoke by focusing on holiday tunes.
Set up a karaoke machine or screen with popular Christmas songs, and let participants sing their hearts out to seasonal favorites.
To add a competitive edge, organize a sing-off with small prizes for the best performances.
This game guarantees a blend of laughter and nostalgia.
29. Holiday Cocoa Station
Create a cocoa station where guests can customize their hot chocolate with fun, festive toppings.
Set out mini marshmallows, whipped cream, and peppermint sticks for an interactive treat.
Enhance the table with holiday-themed mugs and colorful ornaments for a decorative touch.
This cozy setup will warm hearts and keep everyone entertained as they craft their perfect cocoa.
Great for adding a memorable touch to your holiday party!
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