01Hosted game show
Christmas Family Feud
Teams guess answers to festive questions while a host reveals them on a Christmas board.
Try a real Christmas game show →✦ CHRISTMAS PARTY GAME IDEAS
15 Christmas Party Games for Families, Work & Schools
Planning a holiday get-together? Compare festive games by group size, setup and time—then pick an activity that actually fits your guests.
✓ At-home and office ideas✓ Simple prep✓ Options for all ages
CHOOSE YOUR HOLIDAY ACTIVITY
15 fun Christmas party games to try
From zero-tech icebreakers to a live, hosted game show. Times and group sizes below are practical planning suggestions, not fixed rules.
02No-tech team game
Christmas Charades
Act out holiday films, traditions or characters without speaking.
03Music guessing
Name That Christmas Carol
Play a short instrumental clip or hum a public-domain carol and let teams guess.
04Quick icebreaker
Christmas This or That
Pick between pairs such as gingerbread or cookies, real tree or artificial tree.
05Quiz competition
Holiday Trivia
Ask questions about traditions, winter foods, films and music; keep a simple scoreboard.
06Clue guessing
Guess the Christmas Movie
Describe a holiday film in a few words or show an original visual clue.
07Drawing game
Christmas Pictionary
Sketch a winter object or festive tradition while teammates guess the prompt.
08Movement game
Festive Scavenger Hunt
Teams find safe, ordinary holiday-themed items around the home or room.
09Conversation game
Two Truths and a Christmas Lie
Tell two true holiday memories and one invented story; guests identify the lie.
10Printable group game
Christmas Bingo
Mark holiday words or pictures as the host calls them out.
11Mystery guessing
Guess the Wrapped Gift
Give clues about a wrapped everyday object and have guests guess what it is.
12Visual puzzle
Holiday Emoji Quiz
Decode a Christmas movie, song or tradition from a series of emoji clues.
13Fast-paced party game
Pass the Present
Pass a wrapped present while the music plays; stop and give a friendly challenge.
14Word game
Christmas Categories
Name festive foods, films or traditions starting with a chosen letter.
15Gift-exchange add-on
Secret Santa Clue Hunt
Give a series of short hints leading each recipient to their assigned gift.
Group sizes and durations are approximate; adjust to your guests, age range and available time.
Which Christmas party game is right for your group?
Choose based on who is coming, whether everyone can see a screen, and how much preparation your host can do.
Small family group
Choose Christmas charades, This-or-That or a short game show with a shared laptop screen.
Larger office gathering
Use a projector, two teams and a host. Prepare the questions beforehand so the game runs smoothly.
Classroom or children’s party
Keep rounds short, explain the rules clearly, use visual clues and choose age-appropriate topics.
FEATURED ONLINE GAME
Turn Christmas trivia into a live Family Feud-style game show
For groups that want more than a printable list, Familio lets one host prepare questions, reveal answers and keep score on a separate Christmas-themed audience display. Players simply watch and answer together—no individual accounts required.
- Try the Christmas demo to see the controller and display in action.
- Select or edit your own Christmas questions, answers and point values.
- Show the audience board on a TV or projector while the host runs the game.
A simple 45-minute Christmas party schedule
Mix quick icebreakers with one larger team activity so the evening has a natural pace.
0–5 min
Welcome and icebreaker
Start with one easy Christmas This-or-That question per guest.
5–15 min
Quick small-group game
Play Christmas charades or Name That Carol in teams.
15–35 min
Main festive competition
Host several Christmas Family Feud-style rounds with the audience screen.
35–45 min
Final challenge and wrap-up
Finish with a holiday trivia tie-breaker and celebrate everyone taking part.
Christmas party ideas for every kind of gathering
Choose audience-specific advice if you are planning Christmas Eve, an office celebration or a school event.
Family & friends
Mixed-age questions and a relaxed Christmas Eve game-night plan.
See the full guide →Work & office parties
A hosted activity for colleagues, hybrid teams and end-of-year celebrations.
See the full guide →Schools & classrooms
Age-appropriate Christmas games and a practical classroom activity plan.
See the full guide →Christmas party games — FAQs
What are the easiest Christmas party games with little preparation?
Christmas This-or-That, Two Truths and a Christmas Lie, charades and a short name-that-carol round need very little equipment.
What Christmas party games work for a large group?
Team-based games such as a hosted Family Feud-style competition, trivia and music guessing work well if the audience can see or hear the host.
Can you play Christmas Family Feud without player phones?
Yes. In Familio, one host controls the game and the group watches a shared audience display. Individual player accounts are not needed.
Which games work for a virtual Christmas party?
Screen-shared trivia, Guess the Holiday Film, Christmas Family Feud and This-or-That can work in a video meeting. Check your audio and screen sharing before the event.
Are the times and group sizes exact?
No. They are suggested ranges for planning. Adapt the activities to your venue, age group and number of participants.
CHRISTMAS PARTY GAME IDEAS
Want a Christmas game your guests can actually play?
Try the Familio Christmas game show with a real controller and festive display, or browse questions before making your own.