41 Fun Family Christmas Games That Will Bring Joy to Your World
Everyone will love these festive games!
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Christmas season is in full swing, and we're ready for the days off of school and work. When you gather with family, play Christmas games from this roundup to entertain the kids! Here, we've compiled lots of ideas to keep you smiling and laughing at gatherings this season, be it for an annual Christmas party, the Christmas kids' table, or gift swaps on Christmas Eve with the family. They're fun for all ages, from kids to adults, and easy to prepare for with materials you likely already have at home (aka many of them are free!).
Are you ready to test your Christmas movie knowledge? What about your charade and Pictionary guessing skills? Can you master the hang-the-ornament or poke-a-tree challenge? How fast can you unwrap a ball of plastic wrap filled with prizes? We've got the details on how to play all of those games and more, plus the best Christmas party games for adults and Christmas drinking games for after the little ones' bed time. So put on the Christmas music, pull out the cookies and hot chocolate, and get ready for a whole lot of fun you'll remember for years to come!
Are you searching more Yuletide ideas for your holiday parties, family gatherings, and gift swaps? Browse more of our favorite galleries to get inspired by our favorite gifts for everyone in your inner circle, plus great DIY crafts, and home decor ideas. Plus, discover Christmas drinking games (for the grownups) to go with fabulous Christmas cocktails, heartwarming Christmas movies, and playlist of the best traditional and country Christmas songs!
Christmas Movie Bingo
Pop some popcorn, bake up some brownies, and make some hot chocolate for a Christmas movie night! Print off some copies of our Christmas Movie Bingo game to get the whole family involved in the fun.
Related: Best Christmas Movies for Kids
Christmas Guess Who Game
This family-favorite memory game is perfect for holiday adaptations. Simply make cards with holiday-related questions ("Who has seen a reindeer in real life?" "Who has celebrated the most Christmases"?). Hand them out or let guests pick a card throughout the party. Once they've been solved, hang them from a Christmas-themed picture string for a festive holiday memory.
Snowman Bingo
The best part about this cute snowman bingo game is that you can eat the mini marshmallow game pieces after!
Get the tutorial at Crazy Little Projects.
Naughty or Nice Christmas Game
Each player takes a turn to find out if they've been naughty or nice this year—with plenty of candy prizes, of course!
Get the tutorial at The Crafty Blog Stalker.
Christmas Songs Pictionary
Use these free printable song cards to play a game of Pictionary with your family this Christmas. Remember: No singing!
Get the tutorial at Creations by Kara.
White Elephant
This version of the classic White Elephant game uses gag gifts but with a catch—some of them have gift cards and money hidden in them!
Get the tutorial at Let's Get Together.
Lump of Coal Christmas Plastic Wrap Game
The classic Plastic Wrap game gets a Christmassy upgrade with the addition of "coal cards" that have absurd instructions. It's bound to get everyone laughing.
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
Snowman Bowling
Putting together this tissue box snowman is half the fun—next to seeing who can knock over the most of the snowman!
Get the tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous.
Christmas Family Feud
Bring Family Feud to your own living room by challenging your family to the quick-thinking game this Christmas with holiday categories.
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
Christmas Tree Ball Sort for Toddlers
Keep the little kids entertained during Christmas dinner with this color-matching game in the shape of a Christmas tree.
Get the tutorial at I Can Teach My Child.
Hallmark Channel Movie Bingo Game
If you and your crew are planning to watch one of the Christmas movies premiering on Hallmark Channel this holiday season, make your viewing even more fun with this Bingo sheet.
Face the Gingerbread Man
Without your hands, slowly shimmy your gingerbread cookie down your face and see if you can bite it before it drops.
Get the tutorial at The LeBlanc Family Blog.
Marshmallow Toss
There are few things better than hot chocolate, that's for sure. But we're willing to admit that this sweet game's a decent runner-up.
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade.
DIY Christmas Board Game
We dare you to think up something more impressive than making your very own keepsake family board game from scratch. (It doubles as a beautiful and thoughtful gift too.)
Get the tutorial at Motte.
DIY Punch Advent Calendar
Who says you've got to open an advent calendar slowly throughout the month? This punchable version is so fun, we recommend using it as a "stocking" in and of itself—and opening all the doors on Christmas Day!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Christmas Tic-Tac-Toe
This Christmas version of a classic family game is easy enough to DIY by yourself at home. Should you want a little company though, it's easy enough for your kids to help out.
Get the tutorial at I Save A to Z.
Christmas Trivia
See just how much you know about all your favorite Christmas traditions, foods, and more with our holiday trivia game.
Gingerbread House Competition
Challenge your family to a timed gingerbread house competition using pantry items and holiday candy. Designate a judge to pass out awards for the most creative design, the most innovative, or whatever you deem worthy of first place.
Get the tutorial at The Creative Bubble.
DIY Ornament Piñatas
Piñatas aren't just for kids' birthday parties, you know! Dressed up as ornaments, these candy-filled orbs are sure to delight kids young and old at Christmastime.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Rudolph Race
The first person to give Rudolph his iconic red nose—sans hands—wins this high-speed challenge. Ready to give it a try?
Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.
Janece Maze is the former Associate Editor at Country Living, where she covered DIY projects, gardening, and travel. When she’s not in the kitchen creating a new recipe with farm fresh ingredients, you can find her on the road heading to a music festival or browsing a local consignment shop.
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