Roll A Nativity Dice Game (Draw Some Christmas Fun!)

Get ready for some Christmas creativity with this Roll a Nativity Dice Game! It’s a simple, low-prep activity kids (and adults!) will love. Just grab a die and something to draw with.

Players roll the die and draw different parts of the Nativity scene based on the number they get. The goal is to complete the manger scene by drawing all the key people and details of the first Christmas!

It’s perfect for:

• Sunday school and church groups
• Christian school Christmas parties
• Advent activities
• Family game nights
• Christmas classroom parties
• Homeschool lessons
• Quiet time or early finishers

This free printable game is a fun, screen-free way to celebrate the Christmas story. You can grab it near the bottom of the post. Click the blue “download” button.

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Why You’ll Love This Roll a Nativity Dice Game

This game is:

• Easy to set up
• Budget-friendly
• Great for small groups or classrooms
• Perfect for Christmas and faith-based groups and activities
• Screen-free and creative

Kids practice turn-taking, number recognition, and creativity while learning about the Nativity story. Everyone’s drawing will look a little different, making each finished scene unique!

Supplies You Need

Just a few basics:

• One die
• The free printable Roll A Nativity sheet (found at the bottom of this post)
• A flat surface to play on
• Pencils, crayons, colored pencils, or markers

Display the finished Nativity scenes on a classroom bulletin board, hang them on the fridge, or take them home as a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.

How to Play Roll A Nativity Dice Game

Here are the basics for playing the game. Keep reading for fun variations to try!

1. Give each player a game sheet and something to draw with.

2. Players take turns rolling one die.

3. Each number determines which part of the Nativity scene to draw:

• 1 = A star
• 2 = Mary
• 3 = Joseph
• 4 = Baby Jesus in a manger
• 5 = An angel
• 6 = A cow

If a player rolls a number for something they already drew, they skip their turn and wait for the next roll.

4. The first player to finish their Nativity scene wins!

That’s it! Simple, quick, and a creative way to bring the Christmas story to life. It’s especially funny if someone keeps rolling the same number over and over!

How long does this game take? Each game takes about 10 minutes. Just long enough to keep kids entertained without losing their attention.

Related:

• Left Right Nativity Story Game
• Christmas Youth Group Games

Super Fun Game Variations to Try

Try these if your players want to mix it up:

• Speed Round: Everyone rolls their own die at the same time and races to finish their Nativity scene first.

• Tell the Christmas story: After finishing their drawings, players take turns telling parts of the Christmas story using the people and objects in their scene.

• Team Draw: Two players share one Nativity scene and alternate rolls. Great for groups and siblings.

• Advanced Version: Use two dice for older kids. Introduce more detailed drawing steps, and add more features:

• 7 = A shepherd
• 8 = A sheep
• 9 = A donkey
• 10 = The Three Wise Men (traditionally shown in Nativity scenes)
• 11 = The Wise Men’s gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh
• 12 = Add a finishing touch! Draw any missing detail.

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More Christmas Fun

Looking for more easy Christmas activities? Try these ideas for festive family fun, classroom parties, and church gatherings!

• Christmas Fact or Fiction? Game (50 Questions +Printable)
• Roll A Gingerbread Man Dice Game
• Christmas Dicebreaker Game +Free Printable

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