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 (21–30)
Bingo game
When it comes to party games, you can’t leave out Bingo! First, punch out the Free space in the center of your card, then keep punching out the numbers on your card as they’re called by the bingo machine.
If you complete a line vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, that’s Bingo and you win.
The thrill of being one number away—“reach”—and the suspense when you’re stuck on reach and can’t quite get Bingo make it a perfect game to excite everyone at a Christmas party! If you prepare prizes that kids will love, it’ll get even more heated!
Gesture Game
Gesture Game is a game where you express the given theme using only body movements without speaking, and the other players try to guess it.
At a Christmas party, forming teams and brainstorming or discussing together can make it even more fun.
Unexpected poses might pop out, and that alone can bring smiles to everyone—it’s a delightful game.
Gift exchange
When it comes to Christmas traditions, gift exchanges are a classic.
Everyone sits in a circle and passes presents to the person next to them in time with a song, and when the music stops, you get to keep the present you’re holding.
If you wrap them so you can’t tell what’s inside, the size and shape will have you thinking, “I wonder what’s in there?”—so exciting! The kids’ anticipation will only grow, too.
Caption this photo game
How about trying a game where we play the “One-Liner Photo Game,” the kind of photo-based improv you often see on TV comedy shows and social media? It’s a game where you add a line or a short caption to a randomly chosen photo.
If you say something too obvious, it’s not funny, but if you push it too far, you might kill the mood… so you end up overthinking it.
But once the photo appears, you have to answer right away, so there’s not much time to think.
Go with your gut and give a straightforward answer!
Slipper relay
It’s a game where you relay a slipper to the next person using only your feet.
You can’t use your hands, and surprisingly, passing a slipper with just your feet is quite tricky, so it can be a real challenge.
Since slippers are easy to prepare, it should be a simple activity you can enjoy right away.