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This is a noisy team Christmas party game for people who don't mind a bit of a mess!
Age: 5+
Numbers: The more the merrier!
You will need:
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Help your Christmas party go off with a bang! Whether you are holding a party for children only, or looking for ideas for a mixed-age family gathering, you'll find appropriate game ideas here.
This is a noisy team Christmas party game for people who don't mind a bit of a mess!
Age: 5+
Numbers: The more the merrier!
You will need:
We've been building up this game for many years now and we all look forward to playing it in the run-up to Christmas. It gets more difficult every year, as the children get older! See also Christmas Card Jigsaw Race.
This exciting game adds a racing element which children love. It's a fantastic Christmas party game. Similar to our Christmas card jigsaw game.
This game couldn't be simpler - but it is a great way to use last year's cards and kids (and adults) enjoy it. A good boredom buster for long winter afternoons!
This is a relay team game to play at a Christmas party. You will see that it is similar to an egg and spoon race!
Age: 4+
Numbers: any, but at least 4 per team
Jingle Bells is a fantastic game for winding down a Christmas party. It is also suitable for all ages: Ive played it with a large group of children ranging from 2 ½ years to 15 years old and it was enjoyed by all.
This is a very simple game for which you only need a slip of paper and pencil for each player (or you can use our printable, below). It works well in the classroom and in middle-sized mixed gatherings, where everybody knows each other to some extent.
This is an exciting team racing game with a Christmas twist, similar to the classic balloon relay party game.
Age: 5+
Numbers: Any (about 6-15 players per team)
Here is a festive version of the traditional children's game, Pin the Tail on the Donkey, perfect for winter or Christmas parties.
This is a Christmas game for all ages - and it doesn't require any rushing around so even the grandparents will enjoy it! It takes a little concentration so it is good to get children quietened down, too.
This silly Christmas Snowman Game, a drawing game, is fun for all ages, from little kids up to grandparents, but it only really works when the players don't know what to expect.
This is a rowdy Christmas party game for a bunch of kids (and adults) - great fun for mixed groups, too. You will need a few "woolly" supplies!
This fun Christmas card game is a variation on the traditional 'Old Maid' and is perfect for playing at a family gathering this Christmas. Players try to avoid being left holding the sprouts. Scroll down below the printable for instructions.
This is a Christmas variation of What's In The Sock? and makes a good quiet game for a Christmas party or get-together.
Age: 8+
Toss The Snowball is an easy game to set up and can be played with all ages (as young as 2) and numbers.
Age: 2+
Numbers: any
You will need:
A festive version of the party favourite murder, Who's Santa is a fun family or party game for Christmas.
Age: 4+
Numbers: 10+
Play a Christmas version of The Tray Game, using Christmas objects (candy cane, ornament, mince pie etc) on your tray.
Play the old favourite Pass The Parcel with a parcel wrapped in cheerful Christmas gift wrap.
Grab your favourite Christmas CD and play a Christmas version of Musical Statues, Musical Bumps or Musical Chairs.
Shake, Rattle and Guess is an exciting game for children which can double up as a "going away present" for the end of a party.