You can bring out the old favourites and add some fresh twists to keep the party lively, but we know you’re up for more. Hence, we’ve included 11 of our favourite Christmas party games for adults inspired by the most fantastical gatherings. We’ve compiled a list of Christmas party games that will spark conversation among your guests, whether you’re organising your event or just seeking a few fun suggestions.
Consider these popular adult holiday games when creating the perfect Christmas party. Your Christmas game will be an adventure this year!
1. Gift Wrap Game
It is a fun and engaging game that requires your guests to play through. The challenge is to go “as quickly as you can.” The challenge is wrapping a gift as fast as you can. I said, hey! This is a plot; it’s more complicated than it sounds. A pair of players must participate in the game. Each player’s hands are restrained, and they can only accept assistance from one hand at a time.
2. Murder Mystery Game
Do you want to refrain from participating yearly in those dated strategy games? This year, try playing “Death Mystery Games” in various categories to get into the holiday spirit with the idea of an elaborate murder mystery. There is no better way to make your holiday gathering memorable than with CHRISTMAS MURDER MYSTERY GAMES. Playing these murder mystery games with the whole family can greatly add excitement to the holiday season.
3. Story Card Game For Christmas
I suppose not everyone prefers challenging or “follow the rules” games. Kick off your Christmas gathering with these lighthearted card games influenced by popular holiday films. There won’t be any game regulations, so lay the cards on the ground, attract the guests’ attention, and begin. There are no steps or rules to learn, and the entire gaming lasts about 15 minutes.
4. Christmas Trivia
This game allows you to test your guests’ knowledge of all things Christmas! You can create a list of questions covering different areas like Christmas traditions, history, movies, and music. Divide your guests into teams and see who comes out on top as the Christmas expert!
5. White Elephant Gift Exchange
In this game, everyone brings a wrapped gift and takes turns picking a gift from the pile. The fun twist is that you can “steal” gifts from each other or keep the one you have. It’s a great way to get creative with your gift-giving and add excitement to the party.
6. Christmas Charades
This is a classic game where you act out a word or phrase, and your teammates must guess what it is. For this game, all the words and phrases are Christmas-themed! Get ready to see some hilarious interpretations of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and other festive phrases.
7. Christmas Karaoke
Who doesn’t love belting out Christmas tunes? Set up a karaoke machine or a microphone and play Christmas music. You can even make it a competition and have guests vote for their favourite singer.
8. Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
This is a fun and creative activity where guests can get into the holiday spirit by decorating gingerbread houses. Provide frosting and decorations like candy canes, gumdrops, and sprinkles, and see who can create the most festive and impressive design.
9. Pin the Nose on Rudolph
This game is a Christmas twist on the classic party game “Pin the Tail on the Donkey.” Blindfolded guests try to pin Rudolph’s red nose in the right spot. It’s a fun game that is sure to get everyone laughing.
10. Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Create a list of Christmas-themed items for guests to find around the house or neighbourhood. This game is great because it gets people moving and exploring. You can also add some clues or riddles to make it more challenging.
11. Christmas Pictionary
Similar to Christmas Charades, players draw them instead of acting out words. This game can get pretty competitive, and it’s always fun to see creative ways people come up with to draw Santa Claus or Frosty the Snowman.
12. Christmas Bingo
Everyone loves a good game of Bingo! Create cards with Christmas-themed images or words like snowflakes, candy canes, and Santa Claus. Play until someone gets a Bingo, and offer small prizes for the winners.
13. Christmas Soda Game
To play, each person in your group must take turns naming a Christmas-related name, song, or object for the letter of the alphabet. You need to drink soda if you can’t think of anything immediately and blank out for longer than three seconds. You have to say the name as rapidly as possible to earn the prize, which makes the game humorous.
14. Christmas Feud Rules
A game starts with a FACE OFF when the host gives each team one question card and invites spectators to respond with the response they think is most appropriate. For their teams, the players whose responses line up earn points. The game has plenty of questions and answers to last through all four rounds and is based entirely on the Family Feud.
15. Would You Prefer? New Christmas Game – Age Rate
Would you Rather a game that transforms humorous conversation starters into questions and answers be played? The perfect game to play with friends and family at home, the office, or at outdoor celebrations. This new “adult edition” will blow your mind with 18+ humorous and dirty questions and answers. This Christmas season, take a moment to play this game to make your guests laugh all night.
16. Adult Edition Of Flip, Sip, Or Strip Holiday Game
Playing this game should be done with friends or a couple familiar with it. A coin is the only item you require. Players must guess which side it will land on by flipping a coin. If your guess is off, you have to drink anything or take off some clothing. Doesn’t this game sound fun to play on a freezing Christmas night? Give your pals a chance to predict the coin’s side correctly, or you’ll lose!
17. Christmas Game “Who Am I”?
The first participant picks a card and holds it up while keeping their eyes closed. Until they have enough information to estimate who they are correct, they must try to determine what item is mentioned on the card by questioning other players. One of the best games for holiday festivities, it encompasses many people and keeps everyone entertained all the way through.
18. Christmas Game “Never Have I Ever”
Another thrilling and entertaining game to play with your friends and make the evening special. The player begins the game by declaring, “Never Have I Ever” done XYZ, even though they did it. Moreover, those players who have previously completed the task should switch places (it depends on the rules you have set).
19. The Caroling Game
Playing this game at home or online at a Zoom party is simple. Players should sit in a circle at the start of the game, and someone will start it off by singing a line from a festive song. There are no rigid guidelines to follow; participants can sing any song (if they can’t think of a Christmas song). The game is still ongoing; the person seated next to the singer must pick up where the song leaves. And those who are unable to continue the song will forfeit.
20. The Christmas Edition Of The Game Two Truths And A Lie
This well-liked icebreaker game asks two players to alternate between telling the truth and falsehood about their happy memories. The decision as to which is real and which is phoney would then be up to everyone. Those who fail to guess must finish their entire cup. Although it seems too simple to play, it isn’t! When you acquire more lies and more truths, it gets harder. Thus, if you don’t plan a themed Christmas party, play this game, which doesn’t require any obstacles or props.
Conclusion
So these were the top Christmas party games for adults to create a special holiday evening with your friends and family. Thanks to these games, you’ll have more time to spend with your loved ones and create new memories.