Christmas is all about family, festive cheer, and making beautiful memories together. But after you’ve opened all the presents and shared the delicious meal, how do you keep the energy alive for the rest of the night? That’s where party games come in! If you’re looking for a fun way to engage the adults at your family Christmas gathering, we’ve got just the thing—29 hilarious and interactive Christmas party games that are guaranteed to bring laughter and joy to your holiday celebrations.
These games are not only simple but also packed with fun, perfect for every personality at your gathering. Whether your group is full of competitive spirits or those just looking for a good laugh, there’s something here for everyone. So let’s dive in and discover how you can turn your family Christmas party into a night everyone will remember!
1. Christmas Movie Trivia
Everyone loves a good Christmas movie, and this trivia game is sure to test your guests’ knowledge of holiday classics. You can make it as easy or as challenging as you like. Think of iconic quotes, famous scenes, or even lesser-known facts to keep everyone on their toes.
What’s great about this game is that it sparks a lot of nostalgia. Players can reminisce about their favorite holiday films, and it’s always fun to see who knows their Christmas movies best!
2. Christmas Charades
Charades never gets old, especially when you throw in a festive twist. In this version, all the clues are holiday-themed—think Christmas songs, movies, or even well-known traditions. Divide everyone into teams and take turns acting out each clue without speaking.
The best part? You don’t need anything but a list of holiday words or phrases, and it’s a game that guarantees plenty of laughs as people struggle to mime “deck the halls” or “sugar plum fairy.”
3. Name That Christmas Tune
Do you have music lovers in the family? Test their skills with a round of “Name That Christmas Tune.” Prepare a playlist of Christmas songs, and play just a few seconds of each one. The goal is for the teams to identify the song as quickly as possible.
This game is easy to organize and brings out the competitive spirit in a fun, light-hearted way. Plus, who doesn’t love belting out their favorite Christmas songs?
4. Christmas Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt is a great way to get everyone up and moving! Create a list of Christmas-related items that can be found around the house or yard—things like a candy cane, a Santa hat, or an ornament. Divide everyone into teams and send them off to find as many items as possible within a time limit.
The combination of speed and creativity makes this game exciting, and it’s perfect for getting even the most laid-back partygoers engaged in some friendly competition.
5. Christmas Bingo
Bingo is always a hit, and a Christmas-themed version adds a festive touch. You can easily create bingo cards with Christmas symbols, characters, or traditions, and use festive candies like peppermints or chocolates as markers.
It’s a simple game that everyone can enjoy, and it’s a great option if you’re looking for something low-key but still fun.
6. White Elephant Gift Exchange
This classic gift exchange game is a must for any Christmas party. Each guest brings a wrapped gift, and participants take turns either opening a new present or stealing one that’s already been opened. The trick is to choose wisely—do you go for the mystery gift or steal the one that looks awesome?
It’s a game filled with surprises, and it’s always fun to see who ends up with the most coveted gift (or the least desired one!).
7. Christmas Pictionary
Pictionary is another family favorite that gets even more fun when you throw in Christmas-themed drawings. From snowmen to reindeer to mistletoe, there’s no shortage of festive words to sketch. Divide into teams and see which one can guess the most drawings in a limited amount of time.
This game encourages creativity and quick thinking, and even if your drawing skills aren’t the best, that just adds to the fun!
8. Guess the Christmas Carol
In this game, you’ll give clues about a popular Christmas carol without directly saying the song title. For example, “This song talks about a silent night” would be a clue for “Silent Night.” Guests take turns guessing the carol based on the clues provided.
This game can be as easy or as tricky as you want to make it, and it’s perfect for getting everyone into the holiday spirit.
9. Christmas Minute to Win It
Based on the popular TV show, this game involves a series of quick, one-minute challenges that are Christmas-themed. Think stacking marshmallows, unwrapping a gift with oven mitts, or balancing ornaments on a spoon.
The time limit makes it fast-paced and exciting, and it’s a great way to keep the energy up as the night goes on.
10. Christmas Cookie Decorating Contest
Get your aprons on because it’s time to decorate some Christmas cookies! Provide plain sugar cookies, icing, sprinkles, and other decorations, and let the guests go wild with creativity. Set a time limit and have everyone vote on the best (and possibly worst) decorated cookies.
Not only is this game fun and festive, but it also results in delicious treats that everyone can enjoy after!
11. Christmas Karaoke
Let the holiday tunes roll with some festive karaoke. Set up a karaoke machine or use a YouTube playlist of Christmas karaoke songs, and take turns singing your favorite holiday hits. Bonus points if someone dresses up as Santa for their performance!
This is a great game to lighten the mood and get everyone laughing and singing along.
12. The Naughty or Nice Game
This game is a fun twist on the “Two Truths and a Lie” format. Each player takes turns sharing three statements about themselves—two times they’ve been “nice” and one time they’ve been “naughty.” The other players have to guess which is which!
It’s a great way to get to know everyone a little better and share some funny or surprising stories.
13. Christmas Ornament Relay
For this game, you’ll need a spoon and some ornaments (the plastic kind, just to be safe!). Divide into teams, and each player has to balance an ornament on their spoon and race to the finish line without dropping it. If they drop it, they must start again!
The combination of speed and balance makes this game surprisingly challenging, but it’s also hilarious to watch.
14. Christmas Photo Booth
While not technically a game, setting up a Christmas photo booth is always a hit at parties. Provide props like Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and festive signs, and let everyone take turns snapping fun, holiday-themed photos.
This activity is perfect for creating lasting memories, and it adds an extra layer of excitement as people get creative with their poses.
15. Christmas Limbo
Put a holiday twist on the classic game of limbo! Use a string of Christmas lights as the limbo stick and see how low everyone can go. Play some festive music in the background to keep the energy up.
This game is easy to set up and guarantees lots of laughs as people bend and twist to avoid hitting the lights.
16. Christmas Movie Drinking Game
For those who enjoy an adult beverage, a Christmas movie drinking game is a great way to add some festive fun. Pick a popular Christmas movie and create a list of drinking prompts—for example, take a sip every time someone says “Santa” or whenever you see Christmas decorations on screen.
Remember to keep it light-hearted and safe, with options for non-alcoholic drinks as well.
17. Snowball Toss
No snow? No problem! You can play a fun indoor “snowball” toss by using marshmallows or soft, white balls. Set up some buckets or bowls, and see who can toss the most “snowballs” into the target from a distance.
This game is simple but incredibly fun, and it can be played by everyone, regardless of age or skill level.
18. Christmas Song Lyric Challenge
How well do you know your Christmas songs? In this game, one player reads or sings a few lines from a Christmas song, but leaves out the last word. The rest of the group has to guess the missing word or complete the lyric.
It’s trickier than it sounds, but it’s a great way to get everyone singing along and testing their knowledge of holiday tunes.
19. Christmas Wrapping Race
For this game, each participant gets a box, wrapping paper, tape, and a pair of mittens. The challenge? To see who can wrap their gift the fastest while wearing the mittens! It’s harder than it sounds, and the results are often hilarious.
This game is perfect for adding a bit of friendly competition to the evening, and it’s fun to see how creative (or messy) people can get with their wrapping.
20. Who Am I? Christmas Edition
In this guessing game, each player gets a card with a Christmas character written on it (like Rudolph, the Grinch, or Frosty the Snowman), but they can’t look at their own card. They have to ask yes or no questions to figure out who they are.
This is a simple game that sparks a lot of conversation and laughter as people try to guess their festive identity.
21. Christmas Stocking Guessing Game
Fill a Christmas stocking with random objects, and see who can guess what’s inside just by feeling the outside of the stocking. You can make it as tricky as you want by including oddly shaped items or wrapping them in layers of tissue paper.
It’s a game that requires a bit of patience and creativity, but it’s always fun to see who has the best sense of touch!
22. Christmas Candy Cane Hunt
Similar to an Easter egg hunt, hide candy canes around your house or yard, and let everyone race to find as many as they can. You can hide them in tricky spots to make the hunt more challenging.
This game is a great way to keep everyone active and engaged, and it’s especially fun for those who love a good competition.
23. Christmas Hot Potato
In this festive version of Hot Potato, players sit in a circle and pass around a small wrapped gift while Christmas music plays. When the music stops, whoever is holding the gift is out. Keep going until only one player is left, and they get to keep the gift!
This game adds an element of excitement as everyone tries to avoid being caught with the gift when the music stops.
24. Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
Encourage everyone to wear their ugliest Christmas sweater to the party, and have a contest to see who has the most outrageous outfit. You can set up different categories like “Most Creative” or “Most Festive” to keep it interesting.
This game is more about showing off than competition, but it’s always fun to see the wild sweaters people come up with.
25. Pin the Nose on Rudolph
A holiday twist on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” game, in this version, players are blindfolded and have to try and pin Rudolph’s red nose onto a picture of his face.
It’s a simple but entertaining game that’s perfect for all ages, and it’s bound to cause plenty of laughs as people try to get the nose in just the right spot.
26. Christmas Family Feud
Based on the popular game show, Christmas Family Feud is a trivia game where two teams compete to answer survey questions related to Christmas. You can create your own questions, or find a pre-made set online.
This game encourages teamwork and sparks plenty of friendly competition, making it a hit at any Christmas party.
27. Pass the Present
In this game, you’ll need a gift that’s wrapped in multiple layers of paper. Players sit in a circle and pass the present around while music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the gift removes a layer of wrapping. The game continues until the last layer is unwrapped, and that player gets to keep the gift!
It’s a game that builds anticipation and excitement, and it’s always fun to see who ends up with the final prize.
28. Holiday Scattergories
In this Christmas version of Scattergories, players are given a list of holiday-themed categories (like Christmas movies, carols, or decorations) and a letter. They have to come up with a word that fits each category, starting with that letter, within a time limit.
This game is a great way to challenge people’s creativity and quick thinking, and it’s perfect for a group that enjoys a good mental challenge.
29. Christmas Mafia
If your family enjoys strategy games, Christmas Mafia is the perfect addition to your party. In this game, players take on secret roles, with a few acting as the “mafia” and others as “villagers.” The goal is for the villagers to figure out who the mafia members are before they eliminate everyone.
This game is all about deception and deduction, and it’s a thrilling way to end your Christmas party with some high-stakes fun.
Conclusion
These 29 Christmas party games for adults are sure to bring a ton of fun and festive cheer to your family gathering. Whether you’re into competitive trivia or silly charades, there’s something for every kind of holiday partygoer. By mixing and matching these games, you can create a night full of laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories. So, get ready to spark the holiday spirit and make this Christmas one that your family will cherish for years to come!