Christmas party booster! A collection of game ideas that large groups can enjoy
When a big group gets together for a Christmas party, it can be hard to decide which games will get everyone excited.
Even though you’re all gathered, conversations can fizzle out and the energy can dip.
That’s why this article introduces a wide range of games and activities that will instantly liven up a large Christmas party! From easy-to-prepare options to ones that involve a bit of creativity, you’ll find plenty of ideas that work in all kinds of situations.
Make the most of this special once-a-year day and have a great time together!
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Make Your Christmas Party a Hit! A Collection of Game Ideas for Large Groups (61–70)
Balance Ice Game
The “Balance Ice Game” is a product sold at 100-yen shops, and amazingly, it offers three different ways to play! It’s basically for 2–4 players and uses two figurines and ice blocks.
There’s the heart-pounding Ice Stacking game where you stack blocks on top of the figurines; the nail-biting Spinning Ice game where you clamp blocks between the figurines and the player who drops a block while adding one loses; and the cooperative Ice Bridge where you clamp blocks with the figurines to build an arch.
It’s packed with thrilling gameplay! Be sure to pick one up and give it a try!
Nintendo Switch
The hugely popular Nintendo Switch is perfect for enjoying Christmas with friends and family.
Some games let up to four people play together with just one console as long as you have controllers.
You could set up a tournament, or make it a team match for first-time players.
If you prepare a small prize or a special treat for the winner, the kids will be thrilled!
Present Balance Game
Do you know the game Jenga? It’s a game where you pull out blocks or bricks one by one from a tall stack.
If the tower falls, you lose.
How about making and playing a reverse version of that—a “Present Balance Game”? Here’s how to make it: Fix a toilet paper roll to a paper plate, then fix another paper plate on top of it.
Repeat this 3 or 4 times to build a tower of paper plates.
Put the presents into small boxes, and place those boxes carefully on the paper plates to keep the balance.
If the tower falls, you lose.
It could also be a fun way to do a gift exchange using this game.
Illustration guessing game
If there are children or people who aren’t confident in drawing among the participants at your Christmas party, a “Guess the Drawing” game is a great option! All you need is paper and pens, so it’s nice that it doesn’t require much preparation.
If you’re playing with a large group, it can be hard to see and the pace can slow down without poster paper or a large sketchpad, so for five or more people, it’s better to have those items ready.
As a tip, instead of making the prompts too difficult, choose simple subjects that become tricky once you try to draw them—like a giraffe’s face or a gorilla.
Hand-push sumo
As the name suggests, “te-oshi sumo” is a type of sumo where you only push with your hands.
Two people stand facing each other and push using only their hands.
The first to lose their balance or step out of the designated area loses.
It’s a simple game, but it gets pretty intense when you try it, because the outcome depends not just on strength but on the strategy of how to disrupt your opponent’s balance.
Russian roulette
Speaking of livening up a party, I think Russian roulette is a must.
You prepare some food, put something like wasabi in just one of them, and whoever gets it loses.
I think it’s also fun to switch up the ingredients and enjoy different variations.
Mission game
The directives and missions issued in the hugely popular TV show “Run for Money” really get your heart racing, don’t they? How about hosting a “Mission Game,” a milder version of those missions, at your Christmas party? Examples of missions include stacking paper cups into three tiers, threading a string through a toy needle, or quickly changing an outfit on a doll.
Be sure to design missions suited to the seniors and children who will play the game.
And if completing a mission earns candy or prizes, it’ll be even more exciting!