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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Get the Christmas party going! A collection of game ideas for large groups (41–50)
Santa Fukuwarai
Fukuwarai is a traditional Japanese game.
When you think of fukuwarai, you might picture arranging the features of an otafuku or hyottoko face at New Year’s, but why not play it at Christmas too? Prepare some cardstock and colored paper, and draw the outline of Santa’s face on the cardstock.
Then use the colored paper to make Santa’s facial parts—his beard, hat, eyes, and nose.
If you have little kids at home, making it together will be lots of fun.
Rock-Paper-Scissors: Bonk and Cover
Have you ever played it as a kid or at parties? “Tataite Kabutte Janken Pon.” The basic rules are: two people sit facing each other with a protective helmet and a squeaky toy hammer placed between them.
At the chant “Tataite Kabutte Janken Pon,” they play rock-paper-scissors.
The winner tries to hit the loser’s head with the toy hammer, while the loser tries to block it with the helmet.
If you manage to hit before they can block, you win.
Since it’s just a squeaky toy hammer, it doesn’t hurt or cause injuries, so kids can enjoy playing it safely!
Old Maid
It’s a simple yet exciting card game called Old Maid.
Deal the cards to everyone, decide the turn order, and take turns drawing one card at a time from the person next to you.
When you get a matching pair, discard it.
The person left holding the single Joker at the end loses.
The rules are simple, but it surprisingly turns into a psychological battle.
If you’re the one holding the Joker, the fun part is figuring out how to make the other person draw it without letting on that you have it.
It can even be funny to deliberately overreact like, “You drew the Joker!”
Pop-up Pirate
Since its release in 1975, Pop-up Pirate has become a party-game staple.
Chances are you’ve played it at least once.
Players take turns sticking swords into the barrel, and traditionally, the player who makes the pirate pop loses.
However, it seems that originally the rule was that making the pirate pop meant you won.
Decide which rule to use based on the number of players and the situation before you start playing.
Santa Kids
This is a board game themed around Santa, an essential figure of Christmas.
Players become Santa’s children, delivering presents to towns around the world and aiming to collect as many bells—the tokens of gratitude—as possible before morning.
The game unfolds on a board that looks like a traditional race game.
Because you decide your own actions, tactical maneuvering becomes important.
It’s a game where you not only need to increase your own bell count, but also pay attention to reducing your opponents’ bells.
Despite its simple rules, it offers a challenging depth.
