25 Christmas Games for Seniors: Fun, Festive, & Easy To Play
Some of the best Christmas memories don’t come from the presents. They come from sitting around the table with the people you love, laughing until someone has to wipe their eyes.
These Christmas games for seniors are made for those moments.
They’re easy to learn, gentle on the hands and eyes, and full of nostalgic holiday fun that brings back memories of Christmases past.
Whether you’re planning an assisted living holiday party, a church fellowship, or a cozy afternoon with Grandma and Grandpa, you’ll find printable games that get everyone talking, remembering, and joining in.
No complicated rules and no tiny print. Just warm, festive fun that brings every generation to the table this Christmas.
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25 Entertaining Christmas Games For Seniors to Play
Many of the games below are free and can be played right from the individual articles. Click on the blue links to see more about each game. Want the fun in one place? Grab them in a money-saving bundle! No screens, no planning, no stress.
1. Christmas Guess The Price
*A fun way to keep the mind sharp
“Come on down!” It’s time for a Christmas twist on a classic pricing game!
Think you know what Christmas costs? Test your holiday shopping skills with this free Christmas Guess That Price Game!
Players guess the price of popular Christmas decorations, gifts, treats, and holiday essentials. The catch? Get as close to the actual price as possible without going over.
2. Cookie Match Up Game
*Yummy fun for everyone! (And great for cookie exchanges too)
Christmas cookies are one of the sweetest parts of the holiday season! But how well can you actually recognize all those festive favorites?
This free Christmas Cookie Match-Up Game challenges players to match clever clues with the names of popular Christmas cookies.
Some may be instantly recognizable. Others may make players stop and think!
3. Name 3 Things Game: Christmas Edition
*Supports memory and recall
Next, turn the traditional Name 3 Things Game into a Christmas variation.
In this hilarious game, players must name 3 things within 5 seconds. Categories you could use for the game:
- Name 3 Christmas foods
- Name 3 Christmas symbols
- Name 3 types of holiday desserts
- Name 3 things Santa might say
Related: Must-Play Christmas Party Games Adults Love
4. Funny Christmas Left-Right Game
*Encourages simple movement
Download this fun, free printable Christmas Left-Right story with a festive twist!
For this game, the narrator reads the Christmas Left-Right story aloud. Whenever you hear the word “left,” pass your gift to the person on your left. And when you hear the word “right,” pass your gift to the right.
It’s the perfect way to add laughter and excitement to your gift-giving celebrations.
Related: Nativity Left Right Story Game
5. Taste The Rainbow
Taste the rainbow, steal the gift!
If your gift exchange usually goes “open, smile, say thank you, repeat,” it’s time to shake things up.
In the Taste the Rainbow Gift Exchange Game, each piece of candy decides who ends up with what. Every color comes with an action, so one little Skittle might send every gift to the right, make you swap with the person across from you, or let you steal the present you’ve been eyeing all night.
6. Christmas Which Came First
*Low-effort way to stay mentally active
Think you know your Christmas history? Put your holiday knowledge to the test with this fun Christmas Which Came First? trivia game!
From Christmas traditions and decorations to beloved movies, songs, foods, candy, and Santa Claus. Players must decide which one came first. Some answers may seem surprisingly obvious, while others are much trickier than they seem!
7. Christmas Forbidden Words
*Builds confidence through small wins
Can you describe “snowman” without saying “snow” or “frosty”?
How about “Rudolph” without saying “reindeer” or “red-nose”?
This family-friendly Christmas Forbidden Words game promises to bring laughter and holiday fun for everyone!
8. Holiday Sketch & Guess
*Boosts mood through friendly competition
Get ready to sketch, guess, and have some festive fun with this Christmas drawing game!
This fun Christmas party game is a simple and entertaining activity for all ages. Just choose a Christmas drawing prompt, start sketching, and see who can guess the answer first!
9. Christmas Movie Bingo
*Supports focus
These FREE Christmas Movie Bingo Cards turn your favorite holiday movies into an interactive game for seniors. Instead of simply watching the movie, everyone gets a Bingo card and watches for familiar Christmas movie moments as they happen.
Someone drinks hot cocoa. It start to snow. Christmas carolers come to the door.
10. Best Christmas This or That
Players are given two holiday options and must choose which one they prefer. It’s a simple, quick game that can lead to fun debates. It’s ideal for adding light-hearted fun to any gathering.
Grab the Christmas This or That Questions Printable or pick and choose your questions from the full list >>
11. Christmas Friendly Feud
*Encourages social connection and conversation
Christmas Friendly Feud is a fun teamwork game that brings you together for a jolly good time! This version is a clean and appropriate family edition, so it’s perfect to play with grandkids too.
You can play right from the post using your device, or check out the printable version in our shop to play without screens.)
12. Most Exciting Christmas Trivia
*Learn new things!
Can you name all the days in the 12 Days of Christmas song trivia above?
Or this Christmas trivia game tests players’ knowledge of all things Christmas, from food to history and traditions. Questions can range from easy to challenging. It’s a fun way to compete and learn new fun facts.
Don’t forget to pick your hilarious Christmas Team Name first!
13. Candy Cane Cash Grab Game
*Boosts mood through friendly competition and laughter
The Candy Cane Cash Grab game is the perfect mix of competition and mystery! With candy canes wrapped in cash, every round keeps players on their toes as they win and steal their way to the best stash.
See more awesome candy cane style games >>
14. Candy Cane Dice Game
*A playful, easy challenge anyone can join
The Candy Cane Dice Game is a holiday hit! With just a few things, you’ve got a fun party game seniors will love. Roll, swap, and snag candy canes in a race that’s part luck, part strategy, and 100% Christmas cheer.
Pro Tip: I like to use different flavors and sizes of candy canes to keep it exciting. You can also do a few “bonus” candy canes with money wrapped around them!
15. Christmas Finish The Phrase
*Supports focus and concentration
Looking for an easy Christmas party game that gets everyone laughing? This Christmas Finish the Phrase Game is perfect!
Players complete familiar Christmas phrases, then see how many answers they can match. It’s simple, requires almost no prep, and sparks lots of laughs when everyone compares their answers.
Play from the post or grab the printable Christmas Finish the Phrase Game from our digital shop for a no-screen version.
16. Who Is Most Like Santa?
*Boosts mood through laughter
Who Is Most Like Santa is a lighthearted game to break the ice, entertain a crowd, and share some laughs. This free printable game brings out everyone’s holiday spirit with silly, festive fun. All you need is the printable, a pen, and your best “ho ho ho” spirit!
Players mark off statements that are true about themselves, rack up points, and see who earns the jolly title of… MOST LIKE SANTA!
17. Thrilling Christmas Movie Emoji Game
This Christmas movie trivia quiz covers the most iconic holiday movies – from The Grinch to The Polar Express. There’s something for everyone!
More holiday movie trivia:
18. Christmas Trivia Board
*Keeps the mind sharp with strategic thinking
This free Christmas Jeopardy game gets the whole family laughing, competing, and feeling festive. With fun categories, easy setup, and a little friendly competition, it’s a holiday tradition in the making.
Pro Tip: Print the free printables right from the blog post (blue download button), and the answers are on the post!
19. Christmas Fact or Fiction
*Encourages storytelling and reminiscing
Think you know your Christmas facts? Prove it with this fun Christmas Fact or Fiction game!
These Christmas statements will have everyone guessing. Some are surprisingly interesting and tricky!
20. Roll a Christmas Tree
*Great for working on fine motor skills
This Roll a Christmas Tree dice game is the perfect way to bring fun, color, and laughter to your holiday celebration. And it requires minimal prep. Players take turns rolling one die and decorating their tree with colorful candies or tokens. The first one to complete their tree wins!
21. Christmas Who Is Most Likely
This Christmas Who Is Most Likely will have you laughing until your belly hurts!
Here are a few more examples:
- Who is most likely to get into a fight over the last piece of pie at Christmas dinner?
- Who is most likely to love fruitcake secretly?
- Who is most likely to wipe out ice skating?
Or compare your favorite (and least favorite) things about the season with Christmas Would You Rather.
22. Name That Christmas Song Lyric
Divide into two teams and play a recording or read aloud a lyric from a popular Christmas song. See if the team can guess the carol. Or try this fun free finish the Christmas Lyric printable that guests can write on.
23. What’s Your Elf Name?
*Encourages laughter
What’s your Christmas elf name? Is it…
Twinkle TreeStars
Jolly PickleToes
Find out with this fun and FREE printable elf name game! It’s incredibly easy to use for Christmas parties.
24. What Did Rudolph Eat? (No, Seriously)
You’ll need 3-5 different kinds of chocolate bars. I used the Hershey’s Miniatures variety pack, but this game is great for using leftover Halloween candy if you have it.
First, melt your chocolate bars in 30-second increments until they are completely melted. (I used a toothpick to reshape the chocolate to look more like poop after it melted.) Write or say to your group, “What did Rudulph eat?!” Then, have guests guess what the “poop” really is. It’s an easy, silly game that guarantees giggles!
Check out all the fun reindeer games >>
25. Christmas Categories Game For Seniors
*Keeps the mind sharp
These Christmas Categories will have everyone racing the clock, stretching their brains, and sharing laughs around the table. You score points by coming up with unique words that fit within specific categories (Santa, food, gifts, etc.)
All answers must begin with a designated letter and be submitted before the timer runs out!
Printable Christmas Games Pack
Looking for more screen-free fun this holiday season? Shop our Merry & Bright Six Stack for festive Christmas game printables that are ready to print and play in minutes! With fun activities for every age, holiday planning just got a whole lot easier.
“It entertains the grandkids and grandparents, and they get to interact while doing the games! It can be hard to find games that link the generations!” – Linda K
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