Looking for ways to spice up your holiday celebration? These Christmas Party Games for Adults are the perfect addition to your festive festivities! Whether you’re hosting a large gathering or a cozy get-together, these games will keep everyone entertained and in the holiday spirit. From competitive trivia and fun gift-wrapping races to silly charades and creative karaoke challenges, there’s something for everyone. These games not only encourage laughter and bonding but also add an extra layer of excitement to your party. Get ready to make unforgettable memories with friends and family this Christmas with these fantastic game ideas!
1. Christmas Carol Karaoke
Christmas Carol Karaoke adds a fun twist to the classic holiday tradition. Guests can take turns singing their favorite Christmas songs solo or in groups. You can even create a competition where guests are judged on their performance, creativity, and holiday spirit. Add props like Santa hats, reindeer antlers, or fake microphones to get everyone in the mood. This game is perfect for those who love to sing and perform, ensuring everyone has a great time while spreading Christmas cheer.
2. Christmas Gift Wrapping Relay
In this fun and fast-paced relay race, players compete to wrap gifts as quickly and neatly as possible. Teams are given gift boxes, wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and bows, and they must race to wrap their presents before the other teams. The twist is that each player has to wrap a portion of the gift before handing it off to the next teammate. The team that finishes first and wraps the most neatly wins. This game is not only competitive but will leave everyone laughing at the messy results!
3. Holiday Movie Trivia
Holiday Movie Trivia is perfect for a group of Christmas movie buffs. Create questions based on popular Christmas films, such as “What is the name of the little boy in ‘Home Alone’?” or “Which reindeer leads Santa’s sleigh?” Players can compete individually or in teams, answering questions about iconic Christmas movies, actors, and famous quotes. The person or team with the most correct answers wins a fun holiday-themed prize. This game is great for testing everyone’s Christmas movie knowledge while sparking nostalgic memories of beloved films.
4. Christmas Charades
Charades with a Christmas twist is a classic party game that’s sure to get everyone laughing. Players act out Christmas-related words or phrases without speaking, while the rest of the group guesses what they’re portraying. You can include scenes from Christmas movies, actions like decorating the tree, or even famous Christmas songs. This interactive game encourages creativity, and the ridiculous interpretations of holiday phrases will leave everyone in stitches. It’s a fun way to get everyone involved, whether they’re shy or outgoing!
5. Pin the Nose on Rudolph
This holiday version of “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” is perfect for adults. Blindfolded players try to pin a red nose onto a large poster of Rudolph. The challenge is made trickier with the blindfold, as players must guess where the nose should go while being spun around. For added fun, use some glitter or other festive decorations to make Rudolph’s nose stand out. It’s simple yet hilarious and gets everyone laughing as they try to complete this holiday task.
6. Secret Santa Gift Exchange (with a Twist)
The Secret Santa Gift Exchange is a holiday favorite, but adding a fun twist can make it even more exciting. Before the party, ask everyone to bring a funny or quirky gift, and then have everyone draw numbers to determine the order in which they’ll pick gifts. The first person chooses a gift to open, but subsequent players can either select a new gift or “steal” a previously opened gift. The game continues until everyone has a gift. It adds suspense, surprise, and lots of laughs to your holiday celebration.
7. Christmas Bingo
Christmas Bingo adds a festive touch to the traditional game. Create Bingo cards filled with Christmas-themed images or words such as “snowman,” “Santa,” “stocking,” or “tree.” As the caller announces the items, players mark them off their cards. The first person to get five in a row (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally) wins a prize. This game is simple, engaging, and works well with a crowd of all ages, making it perfect for your holiday party.
8. Holiday Scavenger Hunt
A Christmas Scavenger Hunt is an exciting way to get guests moving and engaged. Create a list of holiday-themed items or tasks that players must find or complete. For example, “Find a red ornament,” “Take a photo with someone wearing a Christmas sweater,” or “Find someone who’s watched ‘The Polar Express.’” Players race to find everything on the list within a set time limit. The person or team that completes the list first wins. It’s a fun way to encourage mingling and add some adventure to your party.
9. Christmas Pictionary
Christmas Pictionary takes the classic drawing and guessing game to a whole new level with a festive twist. Players take turns drawing holiday-related items, songs, or phrases, and the other players try to guess what they are. You can include popular Christmas scenes, famous holiday songs, or even things like “baking cookies” or “sleigh ride.” The more ridiculous the drawings, the more fun everyone has. This game is ideal for large groups and is guaranteed to bring lots of laughter and holiday cheer.
10. Ugly Sweater Contest
A holiday party wouldn’t be complete without an Ugly Sweater Contest. Encourage your guests to wear the most over-the-top, ridiculous Christmas sweaters they can find, and then host a competition to determine the ugliest one. Have everyone vote on categories such as “Most Festive,” “Most Creative,” and “Most Ridiculous,” and offer fun prizes for the winners. This game adds a silly and lighthearted element to the party and helps everyone get into the Christmas spirit.
11. Christmas Song Lip Sync Battle
For this entertaining game, players choose a Christmas song and perform a lip sync rendition for the group. You can add props like Santa hats, candy canes, or microphones to make the performance even more fun. The crowd judges each performance based on creativity and energy, and the winner receives a holiday-themed prize. This game is perfect for those who love to perform, and the performances are sure to bring out plenty of laughs.
12. Christmas Tree Decorating Relay
This game is a competitive and creative way to decorate a Christmas tree. Split guests into teams, and each team gets a mini tree and a set of decorations. The twist? Players must complete their decorating relay-style—one person decorates for a minute, then hands off to the next player. The team that completes their tree first, with the best decoration effort, wins. This game is full of holiday fun and ensures lots of laughter as teams race against each other.
13. Christmas Drink Mixing Contest
In this festive challenge, guests compete to create the best holiday cocktail or non-alcoholic drink. Provide a variety of mixers, fruits, herbs, and holiday-themed ingredients like cinnamon sticks, cranberries, or peppermint. Players will have a set amount of time to create their drink masterpiece. Afterward, everyone gets to taste the creations and vote on their favorite. The winner gets a special holiday-themed prize, and everyone enjoys delicious drinks as they celebrate together.
14. Santa’s Beard Relay Race
This relay game is all about creating the fluffiest, funniest Santa beard. Teams are given cotton balls and spoons, and they race to transfer the cotton balls into a bowl without using their hands—only the spoon in their mouths. The team that collects the most cotton balls in the shortest time wins. The sight of everyone with their ridiculous “Santa beards” will have everyone laughing out loud!
15. Christmas Trivia
Put your holiday knowledge to the test with a fun round of Christmas trivia. Create questions about holiday traditions, Christmas movies, songs, or history. Players can compete individually or in teams, and the person or team with the most correct answers at the end of the game wins a prize. This game is a great way to learn fun facts about Christmas while testing your knowledge of all things festive!