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 (71–80)
Don Janken
Didn’t you play this as a kid? You split into two teams and line up on opposite sides of a straight line.
At the starting signal, everyone runs along the line, and when you meet an opponent, you press both hands together, say “Don!” and then play rock-paper-scissors.
The loser yields the path and goes to the back of their team’s line.
The team that manages to advance and reach the opponent’s side wins.
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One of the most famous party games played with a deck of cards is “Daifugō” (also known as “Rich Man, Poor Man”).
Choose four players, deal the cards evenly, and decide the order of play.
Each card has a strength, and you can only play a card that is stronger than the previous one.
For example, if the weakest card, a 3, is played, the next player must play a 4 or higher.
If you don’t have a stronger card in hand, you can pass.
When everyone passes, play restarts with the person who played the last card, and the first player to run out of cards wins.
Daifugō has many local rules, so mixing in different variations can make it even more fun!
Voice acting game
If you have a moderate budget, a “voice-guessing game” using helium gas is recommended.
Since women and men have different pitch ranges, if it feels too easy, you could split roles by gender.
The price of helium has been rising year by year, so if many people are playing, you’ll need a corresponding budget.
If you don’t have the budget, simply pinching your nose or speaking in falsetto should be more than enough! When inhaling helium, keep social distancing in mind and, if possible, give each person their own canister.
Make Your Christmas Party a Hit! A Collection of Game Ideas for Large Groups (81–90)
Bounce off
This game, “Bounce-Off,” is a type of board game where you bounce balls so they land inside a grid, then use those balls to recreate the pattern shown on a card.
The frame is divided into a 6×6 grid with pegs to keep the balls from rolling.
But bouncing a ball so it lands exactly where you want is no easy feat! You can play free-for-all, or in teams since there are two ball colors.
The rule is that the ball must bounce at least once.
Be the first to complete the designated pattern with your balls!
Liar’s Dice
Liar’s Dice is a commercially available board game.
To briefly explain the rules: each player rolls their own dice and checks their results.
In turn, players estimate how many dice of a certain number are on the table in total.
If the next player thinks the true count is higher, they raise the bid; if they think it’s not that high, they call “bluff.” When the dice are revealed, the player who was wrong loses a die.
If you lose all your dice, you’re out, and the last player with any dice left wins.
The game even appears in the second Pirates of the Caribbean film, so many people may already be familiar with it.
It’s a thinking game, so it should keep children focused and engaged!
Twister
It’s pretty old-school, but when it comes to games everyone can enjoy together, Twister is the go-to! I’m sure everyone knows the rules, but just in case: First, play rock-paper-scissors to decide the referee.
The referee spins the spinner to choose a color and a left/right hand or foot, and tells the players.
The players move their hands and feet as instructed, but if anything other than the soles of their hands or feet touches the mat, they lose.
It’s simple enough that even young children can have fun with it.
To prevent injuries, make sure to secure the mat so it doesn’t move before you start!
UNO
When you’ve got nothing else to do, the card game UNO is a great pick.
Say what you will, the rules are simple and it always gets everyone hyped.
If you’re in the mood to keep the party going until morning, try playing with 100 cards like in the video.
That slow-burning war of nerves is as intense as ever, isn’t it?