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 (1–10)
Curling game in a tree
Digital games and watching videos are fun, but when a lot of people get together, it’s nice to play lively games as a group too.
So let me introduce “Christmas Tree Curling.” It’s a game everyone can enjoy, from children to seniors, and it’s easy to make.
Create a flat Christmas tree out of colored paper.
Divide it into five sections and write point values in each area.
Then make stones to use in place of curling stones.
That’s all you need.
Play it like a chicken race and have everyone get excited together! If you have a large group, you can make a bigger version to use on a large table.
Stand-up game
This is a “Stand-Up Game” where you guess how many people will stand up.
In turn, each person says the number of people they think will stand.
Participants must either remain seated or stand up—no other options.
If the number you said matches the number of people who stood up, you’re out of the round.
The last person remaining loses.
It requires no equipment, so it’s an easy game to enjoy on the spot.
Picture shiritori
When it comes to games that both kids and adults can start playing right away, Shiritori is a classic! If you like Shiritori, here’s a recommended twist: “Picture Shiritori.” As the name suggests, you play by drawing pictures to continue the chain.
And since it’s still Shiritori, you lose if what you draw ends with an “n.” Unlike using words, drawing lets you have fun even with people who speak different languages.
You can also discover children’s unexpected creativity, so give it a try at preschool events too!
Make Your Christmas Party a Hit! A Collection of Game Ideas for Large Groups (11–20)
Earphone Loud Telephone Game
Let me introduce a game that’s perfect for a Christmas party: the “Loud Earphone Telephone Game.” In this game, everyone wears earphones and passes along a single sentence.
Make sure the volume on the earphones is fairly high.
Each person guesses the sentence by reading the previous player’s lips and then passes along what they think they heard.
Sentences with lots of similar words make it seem correct at first, but often end up unexpectedly different by the end—that’s what makes it so exciting.
It’s fun for both kids and adults, so bring it out when you have a big group and get the party going!
Gorilla Game
Here’s a fun game to get kids excited for Christmas! The “Gorilla Game” is great for students from 1st to 6th grade.
It’s easy to play! Choose one child from the group to be the responder.
No matter what question they’re asked, they must answer “gorilla.” For example, if someone asks, “What’s your name?” they answer, “Gorilla.” Depending on the questions, it’s sure to get everyone laughing.
It’s best to pick an energetic child to help out.
Keep the pace brisk, but don’t let it drag on too long—wrap it up at the right moment so the kids don’t lose interest.
Let’s make and play! Christmas Curling Game
Let’s enjoy curling with a Christmas tree–themed sheet! To make the sheet, connect pieces of construction paper to create a large base, then glue colored construction paper on top to form a tree.
Write point values on the tree’s tiers and ornaments, and draw a starting line at the base of the tree.
For the stones, attach colored construction paper to plastic bottle caps.
Once the sheet and stones are ready, try playing! Flick the stones with your finger on the sheet—if they stop on a scoring area, you earn points.
Be careful: if a stone slides off the sheet, it’s out.
Fun for elementary school kids too! The Rule Game
The “Think With Your Head” rule quiz is a game that even elementary school students can enjoy.
It’s a game where you listen to connected parts like “This is 1,” “This is 2,” “This is 3,” and answer accordingly.
You might feel tempted to say the number shown by the fingers when someone makes a number pose with their hand, but try to listen carefully to the connecting words and give the correct answer.
Once you grasp the key, you can create endless questions.
Keep your mind flexible as you figure out the right answers.
It could also be fun to play with more people and compete to see who can get the most correct answers.
