Which Christmas party game should you play?
| Game | Best for | Players | Time | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White elephant | Adults, offices, friend groups | 6 to 40 | 30 to 90 minutes | One wrapped gift each |
| Left right game | Families, offices, classrooms | 4 to 40 | 5 minutes | One wrapped gift or treat each |
| Christmas charades | Everyone, including kids | 4 or more, two teams | As long as you like | A phone or printed cards |
A simple plan for a Christmas party
- Warm up with charades while people arrive; new players can join a team at any time.
- Play the left right game as a quick gift exchange that everyone can follow.
- Finish with white elephant if your group brought gifts to swap; it is the loudest and longest of the three.
Looking for something for children at school? Our Christmas classroom games are free browser games with no login, and the Christmas word search makes a printable puzzle with an answer key.
Frequently asked questions
What are good Christmas party games for adults?
White elephant is the classic: everyone brings a gift and can steal opened gifts from each other. Charades with movie and song titles and the left right gift game also work well for adults and office parties.
What Christmas party games work for big groups?
The left right game and white elephant both work with up to 40 people. For charades, split a big group into two teams and rotate actors.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Every game here runs in the browser on a phone, tablet or laptop, with no app and no account.
Are these party games free?
Yes. They are free to use and to print for your own party, class or office.