Christmas is a time for cozy gatherings, delicious treats, and festive fun with family and friends. And when it comes to throwing a holiday party, there’s one group that’s especially hard to keep entertained—teenagers! If you’re planning a Christmas party with a bunch of teens, you’ll need a variety of games that keep them engaged, laughing, and moving. But don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with a list of 22 creative, hilarious, and interactive Christmas party games that are perfect for teens.
From icebreakers to team challenges, these games will help everyone get into the Christmas spirit without any eye-rolls. You’ll find ideas here that involve everything from quick, silly activities to longer games that will keep them hooked for hours. Get ready to bring out the holiday cheer with games that encourage creativity, a bit of friendly competition, and plenty of laughs!
Whether you’re hosting a Christmas bash for your family, friends, or a youth group, these games will help everyone loosen up, make memories, and dive into the joy of the holiday season. So let’s dive into these fun and festive game ideas that are sure to make your Christmas celebration a hit!
1. Christmas Charades
What’s more classic than a good game of charades? In this festive twist, teens act out holiday-themed phrases like “Santa’s sleigh,” “building a snowman,” or “gift wrapping.” Split into teams, write down some Christmas-themed actions on small pieces of paper, and let the fun begin!
How to Play: Each team member draws a phrase, acts it out, and their team has to guess it within a set time limit. This game brings out tons of laughs and is a perfect icebreaker!
2. Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Teens love a challenge, and a scavenger hunt is perfect for tapping into their adventurous side. Scatter holiday-themed items like ornaments, candy canes, and small Santa hats around the house or yard.
How to Play: Give each teen or team a list of items to find and set them loose. Add clues or riddles for each item for an extra layer of excitement. The first team to find all items wins a festive prize!
3. Christmas Bingo
This isn’t your grandma’s bingo! Christmas Bingo can be jazzed up with fun holiday icons instead of numbers. Create bingo cards with Christmas images like bells, stars, or snowflakes and let everyone fill them in as the images are called out.
How to Play: Use holiday-themed markers like mini candy canes or red-and-green buttons. It’s a fun game for everyone and easy to set up, making it a go-to game that brings the group together.
4. Secret Santa Gift Exchange Game
Adding a twist to the classic Secret Santa this version includes creative challenges. Teens draw names but also get a set of unique gift-giving rules to make it even more interesting.
How to Play: Assign a theme (like “something handmade” or “something red”) for gifts or set a spending limit. This encourages teens to put thought into their presents and gives them a fun task to fulfill.
5. Candy Cane Hunt
Who doesn’t love candy canes? This is like an Easter egg hunt but with candy canes. Hide them around the party area and get ready for a sweet search!
How to Play: Teens race to find as many candy canes as possible within a time limit. The one who collects the most wins a prize—or they can share the candy canes with everyone else.
6. Christmas Meme Challenge
Teens love memes, and this game lets them create their own hilarious holiday versions. Provide each teen with a printed holiday-themed image and let them come up with funny captions.
How to Play: Set a timer and see who can create the funniest meme. After everyone is done, display the memes and vote on the best ones for a prize. This game is sure to bring out lots of laughs!
7. Christmas Song Emoji Challenge
Test their holiday song knowledge with an emoji twist. Create clues using emojis to represent popular Christmas songs and have teens guess the titles.
How to Play: Write down a list of Christmas songs, then use only emojis to convey each title. For instance, “Jingle Bells” could be represented by a bell and a sleigh emoji. See who can guess the most songs!
8. Santa’s Workshop Relay Race
Add a dash of physical activity with a relay race! Set up a “workshop” where teens must “assemble” toys (using random objects) and race against the clock.
How to Play: Create a course where each team member has to complete a mini task, like wrapping a box or stacking cups. This game encourages teamwork and brings out the competitive spirit.
9. Christmas Pictionary
Pictionary is a favorite for many, and this holiday version has teens drawing Christmas-themed prompts. All you need is paper, pens, and some creativity.
How to Play: Split into teams, have each team member draw a Christmas item or activity, and see who can guess it the fastest. From Christmas trees to snow angels, the possibilities are endless!
10. Christmas Trivia Quiz
Want to see who knows their holiday facts? Christmas trivia is a great way to engage teens who love a mental challenge. Make it interesting by mixing in easy questions with some tricky ones.
How to Play: Compile questions about Christmas traditions, movies, and songs, then quiz your group. Offer small prizes for the winners to keep everyone motivated.
11. Ornament Guessing Game
This simple game tests teens’ powers of observation. Fill a clear jar with mini ornaments and have everyone guess how many are inside.
How to Play: Place the jar at a central spot and let everyone take turns guessing. The person who gets closest to the correct number wins the jar or a separate prize!
12. Name That Christmas Tune
See who’s the music maestro in the group! Play short snippets of popular Christmas songs, and the teens have to guess the title.
How to Play: Start with easy-to-identify songs, then move to more obscure tracks. Each correct answer scores a point, and the person with the most points wins.
13. Holiday Photo Booth Challenge
Set up a DIY holiday photo booth with fun props like Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and fake snow. This is less of a game and more of an activity, but teens love capturing fun moments.
How to Play: Encourage them to take silly group photos or make it a contest where everyone has to strike their best holiday-themed pose. Add props and let creativity shine!
14. Pin the Nose on Rudolph
Bring back the childhood favorite with a festive twist. Teens take turns being blindfolded and attempting to “pin” a red nose onto a reindeer poster.
How to Play: Blindfold each player, spin them gently, and let them try to stick the nose as close as possible to Rudolph’s spot. Simple, classic, and always fun!
15. Christmas Cookie Decorating Contest
Who doesn’t love cookies? Set up a decorating station with plain sugar cookies and let teens create their own edible masterpieces.
How to Play: Provide frosting, sprinkles, and other decorations. Give them a time limit, then vote on the most creative cookies. This game is tasty, creative, and brings out everyone’s artistic side.
16. Christmas Gift Wrap Race
This game tests wrapping skills under pressure. Give teens odd-shaped items to wrap and see who can do it the fastest and neatest.
How to Play: Each teen gets a small item to wrap, but the catch is, it’s something tricky like a ball or a plush toy. The quickest (and tidiest) wrapper wins a prize!
17. Christmas Saran Wrap Ball Game
Create a saran wrap ball filled with small gifts, candy, and holiday trinkets. Teens pass the ball around and try to unwrap it as fast as possible.
How to Play: Each person has a short amount of time to unwrap as many layers as possible, collecting any goodies that fall out. This game is high-energy and everyone wants a turn!
18. The Marshmallow Stack Challenge
For a silly but challenging game, give each player a set of marshmallows and see who can stack the tallest tower.
How to Play: Teens have to balance marshmallows one on top of the other without the stack falling. It’s a lot harder than it looks and provides tons of laughs.
19. Snowman Building Contest
If you’re hosting outdoors, take advantage of the snow! Set up a snowman-building contest where teens race to create the best-looking snowman.
How to Play: Provide hats, scarves, and other accessories. If there’s no snow, consider using indoor craft supplies to make mini snowmen. This game lets everyone unleash their inner artist!
20. Christmas Limbo
Limbo with a Christmas twist is a fun way to get teens moving. Use a tinsel-decorated pole for a festive feel and have everyone limbo to holiday tunes.
How to Play: Set the bar low and see who can go the lowest! Lower the bar a little each round until only one player remains.
21. Christmas Tree Costume Contest
Have some fun with dress-up! Each team picks one member to be the “Christmas Tree,” and they have to decorate them with tinsel, garland, and ornaments.
How to Play: Provide Christmas decorations and a time limit. The team with the most creatively decorated “tree” wins!
22. Hot Cocoa Relay Race
For a messy but thrilling game, have a relay race where each team has to carry a cup of hot cocoa across the room without spilling.
How to Play: Each player takes turns carrying a cup from one point
to another. The team that completes the relay the fastest without spilling wins!
Conclusion
With these 22 fun and creative Christmas party games, your teen holiday party is guaranteed to be a hit! Whether they’re competing in a Christmas trivia showdown or seeing who can wrap a gift the quickest, each game offers a chance for everyone to bond, laugh, and embrace the Christmas spirit. So go ahead, gather your friends, set up some hot cocoa, and let the games begin! Your holiday party will be one to remember!