Christmas games are the easiest way to save a holiday party when you’ve got zero time, mixed age groups, or a room full of people who don’t know each other well.
If you’re hosting and already feeling the pressure, relax.
Every single game below is printable, fast, and instantly available.
These are the exact Christmas games I use when I need guaranteed laughs, zero setup, and crowd-proof fun without spending all day planning.
Let’s get straight into the ones that work every single time.
Operation Silent Night Escape Room For Adults
If you want a Christmas game that instantly turns a quiet party into a full-blown experience, this is the one that does it.
Operation Silent Night drops your group into a North Pole intelligence mission to stop a saboteur before Santa takes flight.
It feels immersive, clever, and surprisingly easy to run (even if you’ve never hosted an escape room before).
Ideal for office parties, adult family gatherings, or game nights with friends; it’s challenging enough for adults but still accessible for older teens.
Check out Operation Silent Night here.
If you want at least one “wow” moment, this is it.
Naughty or Nice Christmas Money Card Game
This is the Christmas game you pull out when you want instant energy.
Everyone clips a dollar to their shirt, pulls a card, and follows whatever prompt they get... sweet, silly, or chaotic.
It’s fast.
It’s funny.
And it’s impossible to play without everyone cracking up.
You can play until the deck ends or until only one person still has cash left.
Either way, the room wakes up.
Get this game here: Naughty or Nice Christmas Money Card Game
White Elephant Gift Exchange
Add some extra fun to your holiday gathering with the White Elephant Gift Exchange Game!
It’s perfect for family get-togethers, office parties, or any festive occasion.
We played it last Christmas, and the swapping, stealing, and hilarious surprises kept everyone on their toes!
With 60 beautifully designed prompt cards, each featuring funny and unexpected instructions, this game guarantees a great time.
From swapping gifts with the person next to you to trading with someone across the room, you never know what’s coming next!
Here’s how it works: Each guest brings a wrapped gift and places it in the center.
Players take turns drawing cards from a bowl, and the prompts will guide the gift-swapping chaos.
The game continues until all the cards are used, and no one leaves with the gift they started with!
Learn more about the White Elephant Gift Exchange game here!
Christmas Friendly Feud
Last-minute hosting?
This is the safest, easiest, most guaranteed-to-work Christmas game on the entire list.
It’s a printable Family Feud–style game that gets everybody competing, including grandparents and teens.
Setup takes under a minute. The laughs start immediately.
We played this last year, and it turned mild-mannered adults into ruthless competitors in under 10 minutes.
Anagram Race
If you want a warm-up Christmas game that icebreaks the room fast, this one never fails.
Everyone races the clock to form as many holiday words as possible from scrambled letters.
It’s louder and more competitive than people expect... in a good way.
Get your Christmas Anagram Race here!
A to Z Christmas Race
This always works with any age.
Guests fill in a Christmas word for each letter of the alphabet as fast as they can.
Simple, chaotic, and surprisingly addictive.
Grab your A to Z Christmas Race now!
Answer Fast: Christmas Edition
Want the room yelling answers, laughing, and calling out ideas?
This is the Christmas game for that.
Each prompt requires three answers fast, and people say the funniest things under pressure.
Great for families, classrooms, and office teams.
Get it here: Christmas Answer Fast
Christmas Around the World
This Christmas game blends trivia, culture, and quick laughs.
Players guess how popular holiday phrases translate across different languages.
It’s fun, surprising, and perfect for mixed groups... especially if your crowd loves learning new things together.
Download Christmas Around the World here!
Christmas BINGO
Classic, easy, and solid.
Christmas Bingo keeps everyone engaged, especially kids and grandparents.
No prep .. just print and play!
With 25 unique cards, it works for large or small groups.
Quick win, guaranteed fun.
Filled with holiday fun and easy to set up, Christmas Bingo is sure to be a hit at your next celebration!
Christmas Bible Trivia
Perfect for anyone celebrating the faith side of the holiday.
Print the trivia cards and compete to see who knows the Christmas story best.
Lighthearted, cute, and surprisingly competitive.
Candy Dice
A Christmas game built around candy?
People of all ages say yes to this immediately.
Roll the dice, steal candy, pass candy, hoard candy.
It’s fast, sweet, and perfect for holiday tables.
Get your Candy Dice game here!
Christmas Charades
If you need people up, moving, laughing, and acting silly, this is the classic.
Christmas movies, holiday tasks, winter activities; all actable, all hilarious.
Great for office parties and family gatherings alike.
Download your Christmas Charades here!
Tween Scavenger Hunt
This is your kid-crowd lifesaver.
A sneaky elf named Jingles steals Santa’s treasure and the tweens have to solve clues to get it back.
It’s interactive, exciting, and keeps kids busy for a long time, which is invaluable at any holiday party.
Learn more about the Scavenger Hunt here!
Easy Christmas Word Search
Need a quieter moment or something for the younger crowd?
The Easy Christmas Word Search is filled with festive words that are fun and relaxing to find.
It's perfect for a calm break amidst the holiday excitement.
Tricky Christmas Word Search
For the puzzle pros, the Tricky Christmas Word Search steps up the challenge with words hidden in every direction. Teens and adults love this one!
Ever or Never: Christmas Edition
Get to know your guests better with Ever or Never: Christmas Edition.
Prompts like “Ever snuck a peek at presents?” or “Never missed Christmas Eve dinner?” will spark fun conversations and maybe even a few confessions!
We played this at our annual family gathering, and it was so interesting to hear everyone’s stories.
Such a fun way to connect!
Find the Guest
Find the Guest is the ultimate icebreaker! Guests mingle to find others who match the descriptions on their sheets—like "born in December" or "loves Christmas music."
This game always gets people up and moving right away, making it perfect for the start of any party.
Find the Guest BINGO: Christmas Edition
Find the Guest BINGO combines the social aspect of mingling with the fun of a classic BINGO game.
It's a perfect way to get people talking and sharing laughs as they fill in their cards with matching guest traits.
Finish the Phrase: Christmas
Finish the Phrase is always a surprise!
Start a holiday phrase, and guests have to finish it.
The answers? As unpredictable as you can imagine!
We played this last Christmas, and the responses were so creative (and sometimes downright hilarious).
Christmas Jeoparty
In Christmas Jeoparty, teams compete by answering questions from categories like “Holiday Traditions” and “Famous Christmas Movies.”
The higher the points, the harder the questions!
We played this with friends, and it got seriously competitive—everyone wanted those bragging rights!
Pass the Prize: Christmas Edition
Pass the Prize is perfect for gift exchanges! Read a funny Christmas poem aloud, with "RIGHT" and "LEFT" woven into the story.
As each word is spoken, guests pass the gift accordingly. It's a lively, heartwarming way to give out prizes or gifts.
This game is such a hit at any age—perfect for family parties or office celebrations!
Roll & Share: Christmas
With Roll & Share: Christmas, each roll of the dice gives players a question or prompt to answer about their favorite holiday traditions or memories.
It’s a simple but sweet way to share stories and bond with your guests.
Scattergories: Christmas
Give Scattergories a festive spin! Think fast and come up with answers that match the letter for holiday categories like “Christmas Foods” or “Winter Activities.”
It’s a hilarious game that gets everyone thinking outside the (gift) box.
Selfie Scavenger Hunt: Christmas
Let your guests take the fun digital with the Selfie Scavenger Hunt: Christmas Edition!
Have them race to complete a list of festive photo prompts—like snapping a pic in front of the Christmas tree or with a wrapped gift.
It's a modern twist that’ll keep the party going (and your camera roll full)!
This or That
In This or That, players choose between two holiday-themed options.
Would you rather "wear a Santa suit all day" or "build a snowman without gloves"?
It’s perfect for sparking laughs and friendly debates!
Christmas Trivia
Put your guests’ knowledge to the test with Christmas Trivia!
From facts about holiday history to fun Christmas customs, it's a fantastic way to engage the whole crowd.
True or False
True or False is perfect for seeing how much your guests know about holiday traditions and legends.
Players guess whether each statement is fact or fiction—it’s always fun to see who’s been paying attention all these years!
Christmas Word Scramble
Want a simple yet fun icebreaker? This Christmas Word Scramble party game is a great choice.
See who can unscramble holiday-themed words the fastest. It's perfect for all ages and easy to set up!
What’s On Your Phone?
Bring out the tech with What’s On Your Phone?
Guests search their phones for holiday-themed items, like a picture of a Christmas tree or a holiday playlist, to score points. It's perfect for tech-savvy crowds!
Each of these games brings fun, connection, and a whole lot of laughter to your Christmas party. They’re quick to set up and fit perfectly with any party size.
Don’t wait... download your favorites now and get ready for a Christmas party everyone will be talking about!
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