40 Hilarious Christmas Games for Ultimate Family Fun

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2. Fun Guess Who Party Game

The Guess Who Christmas Party Game brings on a little holiday mystery. This festive twist on the classic game will have everyone guessing and giggling in minutes. It’s perfect for breaking the ice as players race to figure out their secret character using yes-no questions.

It’s simple to play, endlessly entertaining, and guaranteed to get everyone talking.

3. 5 Second Rule Game: Christmas Edition

Next, turn the traditional 5 Second 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

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.

5. Hilarious Christmas Charades Game Ideas

Players act out words or phrases without speaking, while their team tries to guess what they’re portraying. It’s a game that tests imagination and non-verbal communication skills. And it leads to lots of laughs and creative interpretations!

See a great list of Christmas Charades Words along with this free printable. >>

6. Reindeer Punch Cup Game

*Surprisingly easy to set up!

This Reindeer Punch Christmas Game Board is the perfect mix of laughter, friendly competition, and a little chaos. Players take turns “punching” through tissue paper-covered cups to reveal prizes. It’s simple to set up, hilarious to play, and guaranteed to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

7. Christmas Taboo

Can you describe “snowman” without saying “snow” or “frosty”?

How about “Rudolph” without saying “reindeer” or “red-nose”?

This family-friendly Christmas Taboo game promises to bring laughter and holiday fun for everyone!

8. Elf Tic Tac Toe (And Other Fun Games!)

Your elf can do more than sit and stare at you! Set up these easy elf games for the kids to make this fun family tradition more interactive.

Related: Easiest Elf on the Shelf Ideas

9. Fun Christmas Scavenger Hunt

*Great for older kids and teens!

Participants search for the words. The goal is to find as many items on the list as possible within a set time limit. Check out the free Christmas hunt.

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 Family Feud

Christmas family 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 for kids and teens too.

Try these questions on your next family night, Christmas party, or when you have extra time in the classroom. You can play right from the post using your device, or check out the printable version in our shop.)

12. Most Exciting Christmas Trivia

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

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. Hilarious Holiday Mad Libs

This free Christmas Mad Libs printable will bring plenty of laugh-out-loud holiday fun for kids and families. Print it right from the post!

Mad Libs are hilarious fill-in-the-blank stories that make for an entertaining word game. They’re simple, fun, and perfect for all ages!

15. Christmas Never Have I Ever Gift Exchange Game

*Fun with friends too!

You’ll need one wrapped gift per participant and Christmas never have I ever questions.

Next, gather in a circle and place a wrapped gift at each player’s feet. The first player selects a “Never Have I Ever” question and reads it aloud. Anyone who has done the activity mentioned (including the reader) must swap spots with someone at least two spaces away.

The gifts remain in the same spots throughout the entire game.

After reading the question, the player unwraps the gift at their feet, and then returns it to its original spot. Continue this process until everyone has had a turn to read a question and all gifts are unwrapped. At the end of the final round, participants keep the gifts at their feet.

16. Who Is Most Like Santa?

Who Is Most Like Santa is a lighthearted game to break the ice, entertain a crowd, and share some laughs with your family. 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 Trivia

This Christmas movie trivia quiz covers the most iconic holiday movies – from The Grinch to The Polar Express. There’s something for everyone!

(Do you know the answer to the picture above? It’s #91!)

More holiday movie trivia:

• A Christmas Story Trivia
• Home Alone Trivia

18. Christmas Jeopardy

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. Santa Hat Toss Game

Need something more physical? Toss small rings or bean bags to land on Santa hats. Set it up at various distances to challenge different age levels!

Or grab this fun Reindeer Toss Game. It’s our family favorite.

20. Candy Cane Dice Game

The Candy Cane Dice Game is a holiday hit! With just a few things, you’ve got a fun party game the whole family can play (kids, teens, and even adults!). 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!

21. Roll a Christmas Tree

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!

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. Dice Gift Exchange

Players sit in a circle holding the gift they brought. Each player takes turns rolling the die. Based on the number rolled, they either pass, steal, or open a gift.

Grab this free printable Christmas dice gift exchange game here. >>

See more great gift exchange games >>

25. Gingerbread House Contest

You can work on houses together or make it more of an “Iron Chef” challenge where participants compete. Give prizes for “most creative, “most structurally sound” and more!

Try a few of these creative gingerbread house ideas.

26. What’s Your Elf Name?

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.

27. Chrismas Bingo

This free printable Christmas Bingo game is easy to play, guaranteed to bring laughter, and perfect for all ages. It’s the holiday classic that never goes out of style!

This game is simple enough for kids, fun enough for adults, and always gets everyone in the holiday spirit. You can grab 6 printable game cards for free using the link above!

28. 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 >>

29. Christmas Scattergories

These Christmas Scattergories will have everyone racing the clock, stretching their brains, and sharing laughs around the dinner 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!

30. Christmas Danger Word

Can you get your teammate to guess the target word without saying the “danger word”? Try out this hilarious danger word guessing game this holiday season. Write out the ideas from the post, or check out the ready-to-print game in our shop.

31. Fun Christmas Gift Card Pong

Do you have a crowd that likes to move?

This gift card pong game is hilarious and will have EVERYONE in on the fun. But you can also turn it into a gift exchange! Replace the gift cards and money with numbers that correspond to gifts. If the player bounces the ball into the cup with the number, they choose to open or steal.

32. Silly Elf Scavenger Hunt

Looking to add some extra excitement to your elf’s visit? This free printable Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt, complete with fun clues, will have your kids eagerly searching for their elf!

It’s a great way to shake things up and keep the holiday magic alive. Your kids will have a blast with this easy, indoor scavenger hunt that ends with the discovery of their elf!

33. Christmas Memory Game

These free Christmas Memory Game Cards are a great mix of festive fun, kid-friendly competition, and classic holiday charm. They’re magical for young kids, but older kids and adults love them too! It’s such an easy, no-fuss game for all ages!

34. Riddle Me This

Tell special Christmas riddles and jokes and see who can get the most right. You can also pair these riddles with any of the games on this list. Before a player’s turn, tell them a riddle and see if they can get it!

Don’t miss the Christmas Knock Knock Jokes too!

35. Oven Mitt Madness

I played this a few years ago, and it was hilarious!

Set a wrapped gift (well-taped!) in the middle of a table. Then, two to six people stand around it. The first person to start puts on oven mitts and tries to unwrap the gift. At the same time, the next person tries to roll double sixes using two dice. Once double sixes are rolled, that person gets the oven mitts to unwrap while a new person rolls.

The Oven Mitt Christmas game continues to move around the table until someone unwraps the gift. That person gets to keep whatever is inside.

36. Roll a Snowman

While not specifically for Christmas, you can absolutely play this fun Roll a Snowman dice game then. Players draw the parts of their snowman based on what they roll. The first player to finish drawing their snowman wins!

See more fun winter games >>

37. Dollar Dodge

Who knew a single dollar bill could spark so much chaos?

Dollar Dodge turns pocket change into party gold with a money game that’s equal parts suspense, sabotage, and silliness.

Everyone starts with a dollar pinned to their clothes, and there’s just one rule: don’t say the forbidden word. Slip up? Cha-ching! Another player snatches your bill.

38. Guess the Christmas Scent

Time to use your nose! Blindfold players and have them guess holiday-themed scents like:

• pine
• cinnamon
• peppermint
• sugar cookie
• vanilla
• cranberry
• orange

You can use real items or candles as a stand-in.

39. Spatula Scoop Money Game

The Blindfold Bank Grab spatula game might be the easiest and funniest money game our family has ever played.

Blindfold one player, hand them a spatula, and scatter dollar bills and gift cards across the table. They get one minute to scoop up as much cash as possible. Whatever they grab, they keep!

40. Let’s Make a Deal Party Game

This festive twist on the classic game show brings out everyone’s competitive side. Will you stick with what’s in your hands or take a gamble on the next round? Perhaps there’s gold in that small mystery box!

It’s time to play Let’s Make a Deal: Christmas Edition!

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