Looking for ways to keep your teens entertained this holiday season? Here’s a list of fun, engaging Christmas games perfect for getting teenagers off their screens and involved in family gatherings, or a cozy night in with friends. These games are guaranteed to get everyone laughing and into the festive spirit!
We love Christmas and have annually had Christmas parties with our friends, but some of the Christmas Party games that we used to play when they were kids are too young for them. So I have been looking at ways to get the entire family involved. So these are perfect for teenagers and youth groups and us adults too!
Christmas Party Games for Teenagers and Young Adults
1. Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Hide Christmas-themed objects (like ornaments, candy canes, or small gifts) around the house or yard. Teens must follow clues or a checklist to find them. The first one to collect all the items wins a festive prize! We have a fab free printable festive scavenger hunt for teens.
2. Christmas Charades
In this classic game with a holiday twist, teens take turns acting out Christmas movies, songs, or holiday traditions without using words while others try to guess. Categories can include holiday-related actions or objects like “building a snowman” or “Santa stuck in a chimney.” Want some ready-made ideas? We have you covered with 80 clues over 4 categories and one specifically for teens
3. Holiday Bingo
Create Christmas-themed bingo cards featuring holiday items such as Santa, reindeer, Christmas trees, and ornaments. Hand out small festive markers like peppermint candies or mini bells. The first to get five in a row wins! Make sure you download our Christmas Bingo Game.
4. White Elephant Gift Exchange
This lighthearted game which is sometimes called The Dirty Santa Game is perfect for a group. Everyone brings a wrapped gift that is within a set budget and draws numbers to see who goes first. The first player picks a Christmas gift, and the next player can either choose a new gift or “steal” one that’s already been opened. The goal is to leave with the best (or funniest) present!
5. Christmas Karaoke
Set up a karaoke machine or use a karaoke app to sing popular Christmas carols and songs. Teens can compete in teams or solo performances, and the most festive or creative rendition wins the title of “Christmas Star!” We have a great list of karaoke songs for the whole family.
6. Christmas Minute to Win It
Prepare a series of quick holiday-themed challenges. For example, teens can race to stack plastic cups into a Christmas tree shape or transfer marshmallows using chopsticks. Each task must be completed in under a minute. The player with the most successful completions wins! We have a fab selection of 15 Festive Minute to Win it Game ideas and a supplies list.
7. Christmas Pictionary
In this drawing game, teens take turns sketching holiday-related items while others try to guess what it is. Categories can include Christmas songs, holiday movies, or festive objects. No words or letters allowed! We have a fantastic free printable for Christmas Pictionary with 10 categories and 200 words.
8. Holiday Trivia
Test your teens’ Christmas knowledge with a trivia game. Ask questions about Christmas traditions, movies, history, and carols. The person who answers the most questions correctly wins bragging rights as the holiday trivia champion.
9. Christmas Truth or Dare
Add a holiday twist to this classic game. Write down truth questions like, “What’s your most embarrassing Christmas memory?” or dares like, “Sing ‘Jingle Bells’ while hopping on one foot.” Teens can choose between answering or completing the dare.
10. Candy Cane Relay Race
In this fast-paced game, teens must balance candy canes on a spoon and race to the finish line without dropping them. You can create teams and have them pass the candy cane to the next player in line, creating a fun relay element.
These Christmas games for teenagers are perfect for adding a bit of competition and a lot of laughter to your holiday celebrations. They’re easy to organize and can be played indoors or out, ensuring that your teens stay entertained and festive all season long!