I’ve included some games that are really interactive and others that are more passive, meaning your guests can just play on their own throughout the party. If you’re looking more active games, try these Minute to Win it Christmas games!
Christmas Card Matching
In this game, guests will be challenged to match the front of Christmas cards to the captions inside.
Supplies Needed: Prep: Play:
Christmas Card Captions (aka Christmas Card Balderdash)
In this game, guests will be challenged to create Christmas card captions that sound real enough that the other guests will be bluffed into guessing that it is the actual caption, kind of like a Christmas card Balderdash! And if you don’t know what Balderdash is, you can check out the original game here.
Supplies Needed:
Christmas cards – get ones that will be tough to guess or are funny/not obvious Pens for guests Small slips of paper (pre-cut) Pad of paper for keeping score Bowl Coins, poker chips, or playing pieces for each player
Play:
Dear Santa
In this game, players are split into teams and challenged to write the most creative letter to Santa using Christmas cards provided.
Supplies:
Christmas Cards -I recommend ones that have some sort of funny or unique phrase on the inside Pen and paper for each group
Prep:
Divide your guests into teams of three or four depending on the number of people are playing Pick an unbiased judge (will not be playing)
Play: Looking for more Christmas party games? These posts have over 25 party games and gift exchange ideas!