Who is Most Like An Elf? Game: A Free Christmas Party Printable
Ready to find out who would make the perfect elf at the North Pole? The Who Is Most Like An Elf game is a festive way to bring everyone together for a little Christmas fun!
This free printable is easy to play at holiday parties, classroom celebrations, or family gatherings. Just grab a copy, pass out some pens, and get ready to discover who has the most elf-like qualities!
Players read through the list of festive Christmas-inspired statements, checking off the ones that sound like them. At the end, add up the points and find out who deserves the title of… MOST LIKE AN ELF!
This free printable game is festive, easy to set up, and fun for kids and adults alike. You can grab it near the bottom of the post. Click the blue “download” button.
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Why You’ll Love This ‘Who Is Most Like An Elf?’ Game
This Christmas game is perfect for:
- busy parents
- party hosts
- teachers
- anyone who wants an easy, low-prep holiday activity
Just print, pass it out, and play!
Kids will love this game because it gives them a chance to be silly! They will discover which elf-like traits they share, and earn points as they see how much they have in common with Santa’s elves!
The simple prompts make it easy for kids to follow along and play independently, while Mom can enjoy a few minutes to check something off her Christmas to-do list.
It’s also a great group activity for breaking the ice, getting kids and adults laughing, or taking a quick festive break during a busy holiday party.
With little prep and plenty of Christmas cheer, it’s an easy way to keep the fun going at:
- classroom holiday parties
- youth groups
- family game night
- Christmas game night for seniors
- family Christmas Eve traditions
Everyone loves discovering who has the most Christmas spirit!
Supplies You Need
To play this fun family game, gather:
- The “Who Is Most Like An Elf?” questions and/or printable game sheet (available below!)
- Pens or pencils
- A fun group of Christmas party guests or family members
Add to the fun! Winner gets an easy prize like a candy cane or elf hat.
How to Play “Who Is Most Like An Elf?”
Here are the basics, then keep reading to the end of this post to add in bonus points to the game.
1. Pass out the printable game sheet to each player.
2. Players read each statement and mark all the ones that are true about themselves.
Have a parent, teacher or group leader read each statement aloud so younger kids can easily follow along and join the fun.
For a classroom activity, read each statement aloud and have students make elf ears with their hands when it applies to them. It’s a festive, interactive way to keep everyone engaged while practicing listening skills!
3. Each statement has a point value (1, 2, 3, or 5 points). Add them up at the end.
4. The player with the highest score earns the title of Most Like An Elf!
That’s it! It’s easy to play, great for all ages, and guaranteed to bring smiles. Plus, there’s no prep beyond printing the sheet.
“Who Is Most Like An Elf?” Game Questions
And yes, this is my kid in his favorite Elf pajamas! He may or may not have earned bonus points for looking so cute and on theme.
Here’s what you’ll find on the printable:
1 Point:
- If you love toys.
- If you’ve helped wrap gifts.
- 1 point for every ‘E’, ‘L’, & ‘F’ in your name.
- If you are wearing green or red.
- If your birthday is in the month of December.
2 Points:
- If you love playing in the snow
- If you helped decorate the Christmas tree.
- If you’ve watched the Elf movie this year.
- If you are wearing a hat.
- If you enjoy making crafts.
3 Points:
- If you have festive or fuzzy socks on.
- If you’ve give a gift to someone this week.
- If you’ve baked Christmas cookies this year.
- If you’ve written a letter to Santa.
- If you’ve had hot chocolate this week.
5 Points:
- If you like to eat candy canes.
- if you can point to the direction NORTH.
- If you know how to make a paper snowflake.
- If you have Christmas lights on your house.
- If you have donated a toy, food, or clothes to someone.
The player with the most points earns the coveted title of Elf of the Year and bragging rights as the one who’s Most Like an Elf!
Grab the Free “Who Is Most Like An Elf?” Game Printable
Ready to find out who is Santa’s little helper? Click the button below to download your FREE printable game sheet and get the fun started!
Pro Tip: No printer? No problem! Have each player keep track of their points while one person reads the questions off their phone.
Fun Bonus Points to Make Your Elf Game Extra Festive!
These movement-focused bonus points are a fun way to keep the Christmas excitement going! They’re especially helpful if you end up with a tie in the classroom or want to give little ones a chance to get their wiggles out during a Christmas party.
Here are a few festive ideas to try!
- Best Elf Jig: Have everyone show off their silliest elf dance. The crowd picks a winner who earns 2 bonus points!
- Santa’s Ho-Ho-Ho: Give each player a turn to do their best Santa laugh. The funniest or most convincing one earns 2 bonus points.
- Fastest Gift Wrapper: Give players 30 seconds to wrap a small box. The neatest or most creative wrapping earns 3 bonus points.
- Christmas Color Challenge: Give players 30 seconds to find, point to or write something red, green, and gold. Anyone who finds all three earns 2 bonus points.
These bonus rounds are completely optional! Use them whenever you need a tie-breaker, a quick movement break, or a little extra holiday fun.
For classroom games, you can also award bonus points to multiple kids to keep things lighthearted and inclusive. The goal is to spread Christmas cheer, not just crown a winner!
Don’t miss these festive Christmas dice games! They require minimal prep and are easy for groups to play.
More Christmas Fun
Love this game? Keep the Christmas festivities going with our Who Is Most Like Santa? printable game (we’ve got the whole Christmas crew covered)!
Then, add a little holiday mischief with the hilarious Who Is the Biggest Grinch? game.
These festive printables make the perfect collection for teen Christmas parties, family game nights, and holiday gatherings filled with laughter!
- Christmas Bingo Cards (Free Printable Cards)
- Hilarious Christmas Minute To Win It Games
- Free Christmas Memory Game Cards (great for littles!)
- Christmas Movie Character Match-Up
- Christmas Fact or Fiction Free Game Printable
Merry & Bright Christmas Six Stack (Screen-Free Fun)
The Merry & Bright Christmas Six Stack does the family night, classroom, and party planning for you. It has ready-to-print Christmas games for kids, teens, and adults, so you’ll always have the right game whether you’ve got 10 minutes or the whole evening. No prep, no shipping, no screens. Just print, cut, and play.
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