Tis the season to be jolly! With Christmas time fast approaching, we will be surrounded by family, delicious food, and good tidings. Add to the fun by checking out our Christmas party games! They are guaranteed to spread a little more Christmas magic.
These games have been selected to give every Christmas get together the right game for the occasion. We have family Christmas games, Christmas games for kids, and Christmas games for adults. In fact, we have a fun Christmas game for any vibe you’re feeling this Christmas season.
Wrap the presents, set up the tree, and grab yourself a little holiday cheer.
CHRISTMAS BOARD GAMES
Board games are a great pass time, and that doesn’t stop when the snow starts falling! We have the best Christmas board games recommendations for you this Christmas time. Below we will talk about themed classics, and fun christmas games that stand all on their own. A mix of great games for families, with the ability to interest both adults and children.
Board games also make for perfect presents. They can be played repeatedly, and are fantastic ways to spend time with family and friends. They make board games for any age! These great Christmas Party Games are sure to please, and can be shared with generations.
1. CHRISTMAS-OPOLY
A Christmas twist on a classic board game, Christmas-opoly is a themed game where 2 to 6 players race to be the person with the highest Christmas value. It is for ages 8 and older, so this makes the perfect family Christmas game.
This fun christmas game has player tokens such as a reindeer, a train, Scrooge, a teddy bear, and a giant candy cane! It also has themed properties such as Candy Canes and Christmas cookies. You can get presents from the christmas tree to make your property values soar! Be careful not to be naughty, because this Christmas game also comes with its own lump of coal!
WHERE TO BUY IT
If you love Monopoly but just want something more catered to the holiday, Christmas-opoly is perfect for you! It’s a great Christmas game for kids and adults, and a long standing classic revamped.
2. THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS
All aboard The Christmas Express! This Christmas game for kids will be a hot hit this winter. This game is made for 2 to 4 players in mind, and is for ages 8 years and older. The Christmas Express is a daring adventure as you race to the North Pole. It only takes 30 minutes to play, making this a great family Christmas game.
Prepare your tickets! This ride is a race to the finish line, right at the North Pole. Players will start from their homes and take off! Be wary of the hazards on the track, and other players trying to slow your progress!
WHERE TO BUY IT
Want to experience all this holiday cheer for yourself? This Christmas game can be found in the link below. The kids are bound to love this game of the season!
3. THE SANTA CLAUSE GAME
The Santa Clause game is where your kids get to learn to be Santa! This is a great christmas game for kids, because it teaches the values of giving and sharing. It’s for ages 3 years and older, making it a great family Christmas game for the little ones.
Kids will love this perfect Christmas party game! While they love playing they will also be learning. This game has received the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval. Kids will choose their sleigh and fill it with presents to deliver all over the board. They will sing, dance, and do their best Santa impressions.
WHERE TO BUY IT
The Santa Clause game has your kids learning the value of giving to others. Kids get to hand out presents, do funny challenges, and be introduced to the concept of sharing. This is a great educational game for the tiny tots this Christmas season.
4. CLUE: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
If you love traditional CLUE, you will love this themed edition of a fantastic classic. This fun Christmas game is for 2 to 6 players. Made for ages 8 years and older. This twisted tale of the original needs players to solve the crime of who stole Christmas.
Players will take the roles of the movie’s incredible characters. You can play the Mayor, Cindy-Loo-Who, and many more. Players must race to solve the mystery. Who caught the Grinch? What did he steal? And from where did he steal it! Solve all these and accuse the Grinch of his treacherous plot to ruin Christmas.
WHERE TO BUY IT
If you love the classic and want a holiday themed edition look no further. This game makes a fantastic gift, or can also make a perfect night of holiday fun!
5. ELF CARD SCRAMBLE BOARD GAME
Elf is the perfect Christmas movie, and now you can compete with your family and friends in the classic film’s setting. This game is for 2 to 4 players, and is recommended for ages 12 years and older. The goal is to complete your collection, players will compete to draw cards, find matches, and use strategy to out smart the other elves.
In this game you can play as Buddy, Jovie, Santa, or Poppa Elf. There are three different play options for this fun Christmas game. Players will draw cards, collect matches, and out strategize the other players in order to win!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This is a great Christmas party game for any fan of the movie Elf. It has a fun competitive spirit that keeps the holiday interesting. If you or someone you know loves Buddy the Elf, they will love this game.
6. OPERATION RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER
See Rudolph’s shining nose and hear Bumble’s roar in Operation Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! If you enjoyed the classic operation then prepare yourself for this fun Christmas game version of it. It’s made for ages six and up, and can be played by 1 or more players! The range of this game allows the whole family to participate.
Steady your hand to remove new wacky parts such as the Mistletoe, the cold shoulder, sweet tooth, and a charlie horse. Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster needs your help. Scrub up with Santa, Rudolph, and Hermey to help perform a Christmas miracle.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Operation’s Fun Christmas game edition is an easy gift for those holiday lovers. This is a great family Christmas game to bring in as tradition.
7. NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS MONOPOLY
Can’t let go of Halloween, or just want a little scare in your season cheer? Nightmare Before Christmas Monopoly is the perfect Christmas party game. This game is made for 2 to 6 players, ages 8 years and older. This game is a great present for those who love the movie!
The edition of this fun Christmas game has Jack Skellington, Evil Teddy, Zombie Duck, the Mayor’s Hearse, Sally, and Oogie Boogie. They have incredible properties such as Zero’s Tomb, and Jack’s Spiral! Players will compete to become the king of Halloween Town, buying toys and assembly lines to improve their properties.
WHERE TO BUY IT
If you love Christmas party games, and love The Nightmare Before Christmas, this is an incredible find. PLay the classic game of Monopoly with a fun and spooky twist.
8. ELF: JOURNEY FROM THE NORTH POLE
Another Elf game for those who can’t get enough of the movie. Elf: Journey from the North Pole is a Christmas Party game made for 4 players ages 6 years and older. This game is a perfect fun Christmas game to spend some time with friends and family.
In this great family Christmas game you are trying to help Buddy the elf make his way from the North Pole to New York City. PLayer will play cards from their hands, creating an epic route to the Big Apple. Each player has secret landmarks they must try to visit to earn more points. The player with the most points when Buddy finds his dad wins!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This game is based off a classic Christmas movie, and would be a great gift for any fan. It’s a fun game made for families in mind.
9. ANIMAL UPON ANIMAL: A CHRISTMAS STACKING GAME
Animal Upon Animal: A Christmas Stacking Game is a perfect Christmas game for kids. It is made for ages 4 and older, and can be played with 1 to 4 players. It helps children develop fine motor skills and helps with hand and eye coordination.
The game is full of whimsy, with christmas themed stacking blocks in the shape of a sleigh, christmas tree, white rabbit, a squirrel, a reindeer, a penguin, and a star! Players will roll a dice and have to stack blocks on top of the stack. The stack start with a mountain piece and builds up from there.
WHERE TO BUY IT
This game is a limited collector’s edition of the game. The game comes with a decorated tin case, and carved beech wood from Germany.
10. HOLIDAY FEVER
Holiday Fever is a fast-paced family Christmas game. It is made for 2 to 6 players ages 8 years and older. The game comes with both a rule sheet and video instructions, to make learning the rules easy. This game is crazy enough to keep the kids engaged, and strategic to keep the adults entertained as well.
This Christmas party game is fun for the whole family. Players will race to Christmas day. The goal is to have the most extravagant Christmas! You will race around the board winning contests, buying presents, and collecting the most fun before reaching Christmas day.
WHERE TO BUY IT
If you think Holiday Fever is the game for you this Christmas be sure to pick it up. This game is perfect for a cozy game night in.
CHRISTMAS CARD GAMES
When you don’t have the space for a board game, or just need to accommodate a bigger family, CHristmas card games are a must. We have some incredible christmas party games, from mind-racking trivia, or card games based on your favorite movies. We have a Christmas game for you.
11. 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
12 Days of Christmas is a fun and festive family Christmas game. The game is made for 3 to 5 players and is best for ages 8 years and older. The play of the game is simple and easy to teach. Games are short, usually around 15 to 20 minutes. It’s a great game for a cozy night in.
The goal of the game is to have the highest amount of days and gifts by the end of the game! Players achieve this by playing through the game and collecting presents, and even Santa and Mrs Clause. This Christmas party game is a blast all year around.
WHERE TO BUY IT
The game 12 Days of Christmas is great game for a stocking stuffer. It’s also perfect to play around the tree on Christmas day.
12. SEVEN SANTAS CHRISTMAS GAME
Seven Santas Christmas game is a card game made for ages 5 years and older. It can play groups of 2 to 4 players. This game is a super easy family Chritsmas game to learn and play. It uses a lot of common mechanics for card games so that it’s easy to explain and can be used to introduce younger children to these game concepts.
To play Seven Santas Christmas Game each player is dealt 7 cards. Each turn a player will either draw a card from the stock or from the discard. The first player with all 7 of Santa’s cards wins!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This game is not yet available in stores. If you are interested in this game check out the link below to see more about it.
13. HOME ALONE KEEP THE CHANGE
Home Alone Keep the Change is a fantastic Christmas party game. For those who are fans of the movie you will have a great time playing out the circumstances of the film. It is made for 2 to 4 players and is recommended for ages 10 years and older.
In the game you will either play as one of the wet bandits or as Kevin. For Kevin players they will use a deck of traps in order to stop the bandits. As the bandits you want to get as much loot as you can and escape the house before Kevin’s family gets home.
WHERE TO BUY IT
If this game sounds like a fun christmas game, please checkout the link to explore it more. This would make a great game for the holiday.
14. TIS THE SEASON CHRISTMAS TRIVIA GAME
This game, Tis the Season Christmas Trivia Game, Is a great play for adults and kids. This Christmas game for kids does not have a strict age limit. This game plates up to 12 people, also making it a fantastic Christmas party game. It’s full of fun, interesting, and silly fun facts that will keep the whole family happy.
The trivia questions are a mix of trivia from your favorite christmas movies, songs and many more categories. This game is both educational and entertaining, as it has fun facts about Christmas from all around the world. The player with the most Christmas knowledge wins!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This game is a great pastime for Christmas. It’s a fun game that can be played anywhere and is easy to bring along for Christmas traveling.
15. MERRY DISSMAS
Feeling like a Christmas roast is in order? WIth Merry Dissmas you’ll be in stitches with all the ridiculous questions and answers you’ll encounter. Merry Dissmas is a Christmas party game for ages 12 years and older. It plays a minimum of 3 players but can be played with 20 or more players.
The game is pretty simple. There will be a Dis-master which rotates with each round. The player will draw a question card out and read it to the group. All other players will write down their funniest answer and it will be read out loud to the group!
WHERE TO BUY IT
If you want a crazy callout this Christmas season, Merry Dissmas is the perfect game for you. It’s a fun game that will keep players laughing for hours.
16. CHRISTMAS STORY – A MAJOR CARD GAME
Need a quick and fun Christmas game? Christmas Story- A Major Card Game is perfect for you. Its play time is around 15 minutes and is easy to learn and teach. The game plays 3 to 6 players that are ages 8 years and older. The goal of the game is to make sure Ralphie gets his BB gun and Decoder for Christmas!
Players will compete to find Ralphie’s coveted Christmas presents. They will need to wheel and deal with their competitors in order to do so. Not to mention there will be bullies and triple-dog-dares to watch out for.
WHERE TO BUY IT
This is the perfect stocking stuffer this season. If you love A Christmas Story movie, the game will be just as fun!
17. NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
This great family Christmas game is for any fan of the movie, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! Now you can enjoy the movie all over again in game form. It’s a perfect Christmas party game, and is made for 2 to 4 players ages 8 years and older. The game can be played in 20 minutes and would fit perfectly into a stocking.
The goal of the game is to help Clark add all the Christmas lights to the house. However, you must watch out for the squirrels and make sense of the tangled wires. Find the right pattern in this chaos and win!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This game is a great gift for adults and kids alike. It’s a perfect Christmas morning game to keep the kids entertained.
18. SANTA COOKIE ELF CANDY SNOWMAN
Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman is the holiday version of a popular game called Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza. It is a perfect Christmas party game. It plays 3 to 8 players and is recommended for ages 8 years and older. This game can be played anywhere and is small and transportable. It is super easy to learn and teach and can be set up in just a few minutes. The game play is short but fun needing alone about 15 minutes to play!
Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman is a fast paced and fun Christmas game. PLayers slap their cards on the table while saying the next word in the line. If the word and card ever match you must not be the last player to notice!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This game is a perfect Christmas party game to bring along anywhere. This game is great year round and is tons of fun!
19. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: A CARD GAME
Christmas Lights is the perfect family Christmas game. It plays 2 to 6 players ages 6 years and older. It also is an incredible value because not only is it the standard game but there are an additional 12 games to play with the deck included! You’ll never be tired of the game with 13 versions of it to play.
Players will trade strings of light and play cards in order to make beautiful Christmas light patterns on the tree! The player able to complete two full sets of lights wins! Of course this is only one game of 13 to choose from!
WHERE TO BUY IT
Christmas Lights is an incredible gift for this Christmas season. It’s a perfect value for 13 games in one!
20. THIS THAT AND EVERYTHING – MERRY CHRISTMAS EDITION
This That And Everything is a great game in itself, but now check out This That and Everything- Merry Christmas Edition! This game is the ultimate Christmas party game. It is recommended for ages 12 years and older, and plays 4 to 44 players! This game can be played by any group.
This fun Christmas game is a team game, so everyone will grab a partner. Each team takes turns. One player will draw a card and must give clues in order for their partner to guess the correct answer. Be fast, the timer is for only 30 seconds!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This game is great to bring for any Christmas party. It also makes a perfect gift for any holiday lover!
- THIS THAT AND EVERYTHING PARTY GAME – MERRY CHRISTMAS EDITION (Buy it on Amazon)
DIY CHRISTMAS GAMES
Feeling a bit crafty this Christmas season? We have several recommendations for a more personalized game experience. Bring the whole family together making over the house to be a holiday fun zone.
21. CHRISTMAS CHARADES
Christmas Charades is a holiday twist on the classic game. To create this game yourself you’ll need to make a large stack of Christmas themed answer cards, these can then be shuffled and placed into a container. Players will then define teams, which can be as large or small as the host decides. Teams will then take turns, with one player acting out the answer without using sound while the other members guess. A timer is set to get as many answers in a few minutes as possible. The fun Christmas game can be made to fit any number of players!
WHAT YOU NEED
- A timer, a stack of Christmas themed answer cards, a container to pull from, and a pen and paper for score keeping. If you want to skip the DIY below is a link to a ready made version.
- CHRISTMAS CHARADES (Buy it on Amazon)
22. CHRISTMAS SCAVENGER HUNT
A Christmas scavenger hunt is fun for the whole family. The host of the game must make a list of items they plan to hide in a determined area, then hide those items. Copies of the list of items will be made for each player or team that participates in the game. Once the hunt is set, the players are released as they compete to be the first to find all the items before anyone else.
This is a great family Christmas game to play. It can be made to host as many players as needed, and can be set for any difficulty as well.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Pens, lists of all of the scavenger hunt items, a collection of Christmas themed items (or photos of items), and a determined area for the hunt. If you want to skip the DIY check out this version of the game available below.
- CHRISTMAS SCAVENGER HUNT (Buy it on Amazon)
23. CHRISTMAS PICKLE
There’s a Christmas tradition that is becoming more widespread. The christmas pickle is the perfect Christmas game for kids to play before opening presents. The hosts of the game must first make their christmas pickle. This can be done with pottery, laminated paper, or an ornament. Once it is made the hosts will hide the pickle either somewhere in the christmas tree, around the presents, or somewhere around the house, depending on how difficult you want the search to be. Once it is hidden the kids are released to search. The first to find the Christmas pickle opens the first present!
WHAT YOU NEED
- Christmas pickle made of your choice of material, and a designated area. If you want to skip the DIY, here’s a Christmas Pickle ornament.
- CHRISTMAS PICKLE (Buy it on Amazon)
24. CHRISTMAS MAD LIBS
Christmas Mad Libs is the perfect family Christmas game to play throughout the season. The host must make the blank Mad Lib page using Christmas themes. An appropriate amount must be made for as many players or instances the game will be played. Once made the sheets can be filled out by asking other players for random nouns, verbs, adjectives, ect. While the original player writes the answers down. Once the page is full, it can then be read out loud to the party, or even acted out using the answers given. This is a great game even the host can play too!
WHAT YOU NEED
- Christmas themed Mad Lib pages, pens, and guests. If you want to skip the DIY here is a version of Christmas Mad Libs online below.
- CHRISTMAS MAD LIBS (Buy it on Amazon)
25. ANTLER RING TOSS
An Antler Ring Toss is a great Christmas party game! It can be made into a drinking game for a fun Christmas game for adults, as well as being a great family Christmas game. To set up an Antler Toss first the host must decide where and what the antlers will be made of. Real antlers can be placed a distance away, or antler hats may be worn. The host will also need rings as well. To play people will take turns throwing the rings to attempt to hook them onto an antler! The person with the most rings hooked wins.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Antlers, either real, worn, or constructed, a way to keep score, and small rings to toss. If you want to avoid DIY, you can buy an Antler Ring Toss kit online below.
- ANTLER RING TOSS (Buy it on Amazon)
26. SHAVING SANTA
Shaving Santa is a great family Christmas game. To start the players must separate into teams of two. The host should make sure each team has the same amount of shaving cream. THe team will prepare for the game, one sitting in a chair to be shaved and the other being the barber. Two teams at a time will play. WHen both barbers are ready with their towel, shaving cream, and popsicle stick, the host can say go! Both barbers will rush forward covering their “santa” with shaving cream to form a beard from ear to ear and above the top lip. Once their santa is covered with the shaving cream they will then start to “shave it off”. Once the timer runs out, whichever team was closest to completion wins a point.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Shaving Cream (Buy it on Amazon), a santa hat, popsicle sticks, a towel, and a timer
27. PIN THE NOSE ON RUDOLPH
A classic party game with a Christmas twist, Pin the nose on the Rudolph makes the perfect Christmas party game. The host can make a DIY Rudolph by drawing the famous character. I would recommend laminating the picture to use again in years to come, and the stickers will be easier to remove. The host should then either find or make several red circular stickers for Rudolph’s nose.
To play this fun Christmas game, players will take turns, one at a time. They will be given a sticker, blind folded and then spun around several times before being faced toward Rudolph. The player is then released and must stumble their way to the picture and place their nose where they believe it should go.
WHAT YOU NEED
- A Large drawing of Rudolph, a blind fold, and red stickers.
- PIN THE NOSE ON RUDOLPH (Buy it on Amazon)
28. CHRISTMAS NAME THAT TUNE
Christmas name the tune is a fun and easy game for the whole family. The host will collect some Christmas music to be played during the game, and will need a timer as well. Players will gather for this family Christmas game, and will sit together. One at a time a player will go. The host will play the song but only for as long as the timer is. The player must guess the name of the song before the timer runs out to get a point. To make the game more difficult you may also require the artist who is singing the song as well.
WHAT YOU NEED
29. SARAN WRAP PRESENTS
Saran wrap presents is a great Christmas game for a family tradition. The game is simple in concept but very fun in practice. The host will buy presents for the wrap. Some should be smaller gifts, and you should have at least one desirable gift for the center. The host will start by wrapping the best present first, we suggest in wrapping paper so it’s not visible. The host will begin wrapping the first present in layers of saran wrap. As the host continues to wrap they may add more gifts in between the layers, and may also use other materials such as glitter, duct tape, or slime, to make the unwrapping more chaotic.
Once the present is fully wrapped the game can begin. The grift will be passed around the group, and each player will attempt to unwrap as much as they can within their time limit. Anything they unwrap in the process is theirs!
WHAT YOU NEED
- Lots of Saran Wrap (Buy it on Amazon), gift(s), a timer, and any other material you wish to use.
30. UGLY SWEATER CONTEST
An ugly sweater contest is both fun and easy. It is also an incredible Christmas party game. The host should reach out to all guests before the party to let them know about the contest. Let them know to wear their best ugly Christmas sweater. This is also a great time to let them know if there are any rules or restrictions.
Partygoers will show up in their sweaters and all that remains is the vote. The host should have a system in place, such as a station to vote or a person to bring their vote to. The player withe the ugliest sweater wins.
WHAT YOU NEED
FAMILY CHRISTMAS GAME
If you’re looking for a game the whole family can play, we have fantastic family christmas games. Make sure no one feels left out of the fun. With our games we have a mix of games great for smaller children and one that are fun for both the kids and adults.
31. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
If you are looking for a great family Christmas game, A Charlie Brown Chritmas is sure to please. Named after the classic Christmas movie, this game has players racing to help Charlie Brown find the greatest Christmas tree of all time! The game can play 2 to 4 players and is recommended for players 8 years and older.
The players will each choose their character from Snoopy, Linus, Sally, or Charlie Brown. Then the race through the Winter wonderland begins. Keep your wits about you as you tread through the icy lands, and remember that family and friends are more important than anything this Christmas season.
WHERE TO BUY IT
A Charlie Brown Christmas is a fantastic family Christmas game that is perfect for any fan of the movie. It’s a fun, easy, and quick game for this Christmas.
32. RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER MEMORY MASTER CARD GAME
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Memory Master is a fun Christmas game for the whole family. It plays four players, in two teams. It’s recommended for ages 6 years and older, making it a great family Christmas game. It is also super easy to learn, only taking 5 minutes to explain. The game is also only 30 minutes long.
The players will team up, and begin playing. Each player is given a hand of five cards that they must memorize, then players switch hands with their teammate. Each player then chooses a card trying to match the card their partner will pick. If you match you gain a point!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This game is fun, simple, and perfect for Christmas. This game is sure to please any little one in the house.
33. RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER CHRISTMAS JOURNEY
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas Journey is the perfect Christmas game for kids and adults alike. It features tons of Christmas characters we know and love. The game is made for 2 to 4 players and is recommended for ages 8 years and older. This fun family Christmas game comes with three game modes and classic characters such as Rudolph, Hermey, and more.
Players are enlisted by Santa to help Rudolph find the misfit toys before Christmas day. The players will explore the winter wonderland in hopes of tracking down these toys so that all the little boys and girls will have their presents on Christmas morning.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Get this game for a Rudolph lover in your family. It’s the perfect game for kids this Christmas season.
34. CHIP ‘N’ DALE CHRISTMAS TREASURES
Chip ‘n’ Dale Christmas Treasures is a great Christmas game for kids. It plays ages 5 years and older and can play 2 to 6 players. The game is easy to learn and typically lasts for 20 minutes. It’s a fantastic resource to teach kids memory skills.
The players will race to collect as many treasures for Chip and Dale’s stockpile for winter. One player at a time, they will take turns flipping cards looking for matches. The game includes events to watch out for, and a start to top the tree! The player with the most treasures at the end of the game wins!
WHERE TO BUY IT
Chip ‘n’ Dale Christmas Treasure is a fun Christmas game that is perfect for a stocking stuffer. Kids will love this fun festive game.
35. THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS MERRY MADNESS
If your little one is a fan of Halloween, this would be the perfect game for them! The Nightmare Before Christmas Merry Madness is a family Christmas game to die for. The game can play 3 to 5 players and is recommended for ages 6 years and older. The game has strong themes from the movie it is based on and has the perfect mix of festive and spooky.
The players will be rushing to make presents to send off to the children of the world. Fulfill the presents requested form the dice roll and rush them to Sandy Claws bag!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This is a fun, and easy game to play this Christmas season. The themes and multiple ways to play will keep the excitement going.
36. SANTA’S FACTORY
Santa’s Factory is an incredible Christmas game for kids. It;s made for 2 to 4 players and is recommended for ages 4 years and older. Kids will love this game which has tubes to slide gifts through and a rotating Santa’s sleigh.
The goal of the game is to load all the presents into Santa’s sleigh so he can deliver presents to all the nice girls and boys of the world. The kids will learn motor skills and will train depth perception and strengthen object permanence. It’s sure to keep your kids busy and entertained all through the Christmas season.
WHERE TO BUY IT
Santa’s Factory is the perfect game to get a little one this Christmas. The dynamic board and gameplay will help stimulate their brains and have fun.
37. FROSTY THE SNOWMAN BOARD GAME
Frosty the Snowman Board Game is an exciting race to save Frosty and keep him coming back year after year. This is the perfect family Christmas game. It plays 2 to 4 players, and is recommended for ages 8 years and older. This game is great for a cozy night in.
Players will play one of 4 Frosty characters. They will race to the North Pole, avoiding dangers and obstacles in order to find Santa. Santa can use his Christmas magic to save Frosty and make sure he can return every Christmas. The player to help save Frosty first wins the game!
WHERE TO BUY IT
This game is perfect for a small Christmas gathering. If it’s just you and the kids this Christmas, this game will be fun for all.
38. MATCH: RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER
Match: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is the perfect game to get your little ones this Christmas. This Christmas game for kids, is recommended for ages as young as 4 years and older. The game plays 2 players, making it perfect for your kids to play together. It teaches memory, strategy, and cognitive skills.
KIds will love this game that has some of their favorite Christmas characters on it. The game is simple: match 5 in a row of any character in any direction and win! Kids will have fun playing with the blocks and it’s the perfect size to travel with.
WHERE TO BUY IT
If you’re traveling, or just want to give the kids something to have fun with, this game is perfect. It’s simple, quick, and easy to clean up.
39. MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL GAME
Mickey’s Christmas Carol Game is a great pastime. It encompasses the themes of Christmas perfectly by bringing in details from the movies. It’s a fun Christmas game that can be played with 2 to 4 players. It is also recommended for ages 4 years and older, making it available for the whole family.
Players will race the clock, collecting puzzle pieces from the bag and trying to recreate pictures before Scrooge can wake up. Each player will have a small puzzle board, showing a scene from the movie. They must collect all their pieces and solve the puzzle before the clock strikes.
WHERE TO BUY IT
This cozy game is small and easy to travel with. It’s a great game to showcase the events of the movie, and have kids remembering the themes of the movie.
40. DR. SEUSS: MERRY GRINCHMAS!
Merry Grinchmas! Or maybe not so merry for the Whos of Whoville. Dr. Seuss: Merry Grinchmas is a great family Christmas game, and is super fun for those who are a fan of the movie. The goal is to collect presents for the Whos before Grinch steals them all away.
Players will race the grinch, making and saving as much of Christmas as they can from the Grinch. They will race across the board hoping to save Christmas. The whos are none the wiser and if you manage to gather more presents than the Grinch, Christmas will be saved and you will win!
WHERE TO BUY IT
You can find this fun Christmas game below. It’s a great gift to those who are a fan of the classic film, and make a fantastic way to spend some time together on Christmas day.
CHRISTMAS DRINKING GAMES
Drinking games are fun for any occasion, but we have some special Christmas games for adults that are sure to liven up the party. In these fun Christmas games, we have games for any number of party goers. Some allow a competitive edge, and others are meant to just add to the classic entertainment. Always drink responsibly!
41. SANTA HAT DRINKING GAME
The Santa Hat Drinking game is a great Christmas party game. It does not need a lot of setup, and does not have any complicated rules to pay attention to. The host will need to get a large Santa hat. Then the party should discuss a movie to put on. Once a movie is decided on the host should place the hat on one of the corners of the TV. Any time a character ends up wearing the Santa hat you must drink. To make it even more exciting you can put a Santa hat on both sides of the TV.
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42. CHRISTMAS ALPHABET GAME
The Christmas Alphabet game is an exciting, and fast-paced Christmas game for adults. The host will prepare drinks and then all players should sit around in a circle for the game. The first player will start the game off by saying out loud a Christmas themed word starting with the letter A, such as angel. The next player must quickly, without pause, state another Christmas themed word starting with the letter B. This continues until a player pauses too long or does not have an answer, they must drink. The game continues and once the alphabet is completed you may start over from the beginning or end the game.
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43. “DRINK IF” GAME- CHRISTMAS
Drink If – Christmas is a Christmas game that plays like the opposite of Never Have I Ever. Players will sit around together with drinks. The first player to go will need to think of a prompt. The player will declare “drink if…” and give a Christmas related scenario. Some good examples would include “drink if…” you’ve missed a flight on Christmas, regifted a Christmas present, or kissed under mistletoe. The players who have done this scenario will drink. The next player will choose another scenario to state. The game continues until the players are too drunk to keep playing or when interests wane.
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44. JINGLE SHOTS
Jingle shots is a festive and fun Christmas game for adults. The goal of the game is to be the most sober by the end. The host should get shot glasses and alcohol ready for the game. The players will sit around in a circle and the first player will start singing their favorite Christmas song. After singing a line or two the player to their left must continue the song with the next time. Players continue going around the circle until the song ends or a player messes up a line or doesn’t know the next one. WHen this happens the player who messes up must take a shot and then start singing their favorite song from the beginning.
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45. PRANCER PONG
If you have played classic Ping Pong, Prancer Pong is a Christmas variant that’s perfect for the holiday. The host must collect a nice table, several plastic cups, and ping pong balls. The game is set up so that instead of a triangle shape on each teams side, there is a Christmas tree shape made with the cups. Teams will be made, and the game can begin. The players will take turns throwing the balls in an attempt to make their ball into a cup. When a player scores then the other team’s player must drink. The cup is then removed from the shape. The first team to clear their opponent’s table is the winner.
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- Cups, Ping Pong table, Ping Pong balls, Alcohol. Here is a link to a Christmas Beer pong set (Buy it on Amazon)
46. KRIS KRINGLE
Kris Kringle is a simple yet complex game. It is an easy to set up, and play Christmas party game. The host should get lots of alcoholic drinks for the party. PLayers will all sit next to each other in a large circle. The game starts of simple, the first player looks to the player to their left and says “Kris Kringle”. The next player will do the same and so forth. Eventually a player may decide to say “jingle jingle”. Any time this phrase is said the order of the phrase reverses. Moving forward from the player who says “jingle jingle” now each player must say “Kringle Kris”. If a player messes up the phrase they must drink.
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47. ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree is a fantastic Christmas game for adults. This game takes music, drinking, and dancing to a whole new level. The host should set up the christmas tree so participants can dance round the circumference. Drinks should be prepared, and music should be readied. To play the host will start up the music. All players then begin to dance around the Christmas tree. Once the host stops the music all players must freeze! The host will check each person to make sure they are sufficiently frozen and deadpan. If anyone does not meet their standard they must drink! Then the music starts up again.
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48. NEVER HAVE I EVER-CHRISTMAS EDITION
Never have I Ever is a classic party game. Now you can play it with a Christmas twist. This great drinking game is also a fantastic Christmas game for adults as well. The game is very similar to the original. The players will all take turns declaring this they have never experienced on Christmas. Some examples include Never have I Ever…. Drank eggnog, kissed under the mistletoe, lost a present on christmas day, ect.
Once a player makes a declaration, every player who has done the activity must take a drink. The game can be played until the players are satiated.
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49. ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
Angels we have Heard on High is a fun Christmas game. It is very loud though so be warned. The goal of the game is to be able to distinguish who is the angel every round. To play a random player is chosen to close their eyes for the turn. Another random player will loudly yell “on high” over the sounds of the party. The first player must then guess which party goer is the angel they heard. If they guess correctly then the angel must take a drink, but if the guesser is incorrect the they must drink instead.
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50. DECK THE HALLS
Deck the Halls is a fantastic Christmas game for adults. It’s a fun drinking game that involves stealth and opportunity. The host will need to buy lots of Christmas bows, and alcohol for the occasion. The host will then either choose to divvy up the bows equally to each player or to have the bows scattered around the party area available to everyone.
The player will attempt to secretly stick bows onto the backs of other party goers. If they notice the bow is removed and the player caught must take a drink. At the end of every hour the player must see how many bows they each have on their backs and take that many drinks.
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CONCLUSION
There are so many great games to choose from, whether you are looking for family Christmas games, or some Christmas games for adults only. We have compiled these games to make the season a little easier. The games above make perfect Christmas party games as well as terrific presents. You can’t go wrong planning your holiday with these games in mind.
Sit back and relax, using this resource to take a little stress off you this Holiday season. WIth all the festivities planned and the hustle and bustle of Christmas Day, make sure you find time to connect and spend time with friends and family.
Amber (They/Them) is an Austin writer and gaming connoisseur. A self-proclaimed gaming master with a love for dogs, plants, and D&D.
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