15 Adult Adult Christmas Game Ideas

You're just a few weeks away from hosting an unforgettable holiday gathering, and you're looking for adult Christmas game ideas that will leave your friends and family in stitches. Imagine laughing so hard you snort hot cocoa out your nose with the Hot Cocoa Bar Challenge, or rocking that ugly holiday sweater with pride in the Ugly Sweater Contest. Get ready to charade your way through festive classics in the Holiday Charades Showdown or belt out your favorite tunes in Christmas Carol Karaoke. These 15 adult Christmas game ideas will turn your party into a winter wonderland of fun - keep going to discover even more hilarious and creative ways to get your holiday cheer on!

1. Hot Cocoa Bar Challenge

During the holiday season, you'll often find yourself gathered around the fireplace with friends and family, and that's when the Hot Cocoa Bar Challenge comes in - a fun and delicious way to get everyone in the festive mood.

You'll need a variety of toppings, from marshmallows to chocolate chips, and a few different types of cocoa mix.

Set up a bar with all the fixings and let everyone create their own hot cocoa concoction. It's hilarious to see what crazy combinations people come up with!

I still remember the time my aunt added peanut butter to her hot cocoa - it was... interesting.

The Hot Cocoa Bar Challenge is a great way to get everyone laughing and in the holiday spirit.

2. Ugly Sweater Contest

Now that you've warmed up with a rich cup of hot cocoa, it's time to get silly and don your most outrageous attire for the Ugly Sweater Contest.

You know, the one your aunt gave you that's covered in pom-poms and flashing lights? Yeah, that one. It's time to bust it out and show it off.

You'll be amazed at how creative (or not) your friends can be with their sweater choices. Will they go for a classic reindeer design or something more...unconventional?

The more creative, the better! And don't worry, no one's judging (okay, maybe a little). It's all about having fun and embracing the tackiness of the season.

3. Holiday Charades Showdown

Split into teams and get ready to act out your favorite holiday tunes, movies, and traditions in the Holiday Charades Showdown.

You'll be giggling and guessing along with your friends as you try to decipher what's being acted out.

Is it 'Jingle Bell Rock' or 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'?

You'll be surprised at how creative your friends can be when it comes to miming 'Frosty the Snowman'!

The team that correctly guesses the most phrases wins, so get ready to channel your inner actor and have a blast.

Trust us, you'll be talking about this game for weeks to come.

4. Christmas Carol Karaoke

Get ready to let loose your inner diva and belt out your favorite festive tunes with Christmas Carol Karaoke! This hilarious holiday activity is sure to bring laughter and cheer to your adult gathering.

Create a festive playlist: Include classic carols, modern pop tunes, and even some funny parodies to keep things interesting.

Provide fun props: Offer Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and jingle bells to add to the festive atmosphere.

Encourage teamwork: Divide the group into teams to sing together, or have a solo showdown.

Offer prizes: Award prizes for the best performance, worst performance, or even the most entertaining attempt.

This activity is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit and create unforgettable memories. So, grab the mic and let your inner rockstar shine!

5. Snowman Building Competition

As you wrap up your karaoke session, grab your scarf and gloves, and bundle up for a fun outdoor activity that's sure to bring out your inner child - a Snowman Building Competition!

You'll laugh, you'll cry (from the cold), and you'll make some unforgettable memories with your friends.

Divide into teams and get creative with your snowman (or snowwoman, or snow creature?) design.

Who can build the tallest, the funniest, or the most creative snow structure?

You'll be surprised at how much fun you can have with some snow, sticks, and a few rocks.

Make it a team-building exercise or a friendly competition - either way, you'll be having snow-much fun!

6. Naughty or Nice Scavenger Hunt

You'll be on the lookout for clues, riddles, and challenges that'll test your naughty or nice quotient in this scavenger hunt. Get ready to unleash your inner detective and find out if you're on the nice list or the naughty one!

Naughty Clue: Find the candy cane hidden in a naughty spot (think a hidden corner or a mischievous hiding spot).

Nice Challenge: Take a photo with a team member doing a kind act, like holding the door for someone or giving a compliment.

Naughty Riddle: Solve the riddle that leads you to a 'coal'-themed item (think dark chocolate or a charcoal face mask).

Nice Scavenger Item: Find an ornament that represents a charitable act, like a toy drive or a food bank donation.

7. Gift Wrap Relay Race

Wrap up the naughty or nice debate and gear up for a wrapping frenzy in this Gift Wrap Relay Race, where speed, teamwork, and festive flair collide!

You'll divide into teams of 3-4 players and line up at the starting line. At the signal, the first player from each team rushes to a designated wrapping station, where they'll find gifts, wrapping paper, and bows.

The twist? They'll have to wrap their gift using only one hand! Once they've wrapped their gift, they'll tag the next player, who'll do the same, and so on.

The first team to wrap all their gifts wins! It's hilarious to watch your friends struggle to wrap with one hand, and the results are often laughable.

Get ready for a wrapping extravaganza like no other!

8. Holiday Trivia Face-Off

Get ready to put your holiday knowledge to the test in Holiday Trivia Face-Off, a fun and competitive game that'll have you and your friends going head-to-head in a battle of wits! You'll be quizzed on everything from festive movie quotes to holiday traditions.

1.         Holiday Movies: From 'It's a Wonderful Life' to 'Elf,' test your knowledge of Christmas classics.

2.         Winter Wonderland: Prove you're a snow-flake expert with questions about winter weather and traditions.

3.         Jingle Bell Rock: Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with music-themed questions.

4.         Sleigh All Day: Show off your knowledge of holiday history, from ancient traditions to modern-day celebrations.

Will you be the ultimate holiday champion, or will you get left in the snow? Gather your friends and find out!

9. Secret Santa Spin

Put aside your trivia hat and grab a gift - it's time to spin the wheel of surprise in Secret Santa Spin, a fun and unpredictable gift exchange game that's sure to bring laughter and excitement to your holiday gathering.

You'll love the thrill of not knowing what you'll get, and the suspense is palpable as you wait for the wheel to stop spinning.

Will you get a hilarious gag gift or a thoughtful, sentimental present? The uncertainty is all part of the fun!

As you open your gift, the room will erupt in cheers and giggles.

It's a game that's all about embracing the surprise and having a blast with friends and family.

10. Winter Wonderland Would You Rather

In the midst of holiday cheer, Winter Wonderland Would You Rather challenges you to make some tough, festive choices, forcing you to weigh the pros and cons of winter wonderland scenarios.

You'll be faced with fun and quirky dilemmas that'll have you and your friends laughing and debating.

Would you rather have a snowball fight with a group of friends or go ice-skating on a frozen lake?

Would you rather have a hot chocolate tasting with festive toppings or a gingerbread house-making competition?

Would you rather go on a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a snowy forest or have a cozy movie marathon with holiday classics?

Would you rather have a festive holiday party with a photo booth or a secret Santa gift exchange with friends?

Get ready to make some tough choices and have a blast with your friends this holiday season!

11. Ornament Exchange Game

Swap out your old ornaments for new ones with friends and family in the Ornament Exchange Game, a fun and interactive holiday activity that's sure to bring joy and excitement to your seasonal celebrations.

You'll love the thrill of unwrapping a surprise ornament, and the laughter that comes with it.

To play, have each participant bring a wrapped ornament and draw numbers to see who goes first.

Each person then selects an ornament to open, and the next person can either steal an already opened ornament or choose a new one.

The game continues until everyone has an ornament, and you'll be amazed at how quickly the laughter and excitement build!

It's a great way to create new holiday memories with friends and family.

12. Christmas Movie Quote Game

You'll love testing your festive film knowledge with the Christmas Movie Quote Game, where you'll quote along with your favorite holiday classics. It's a fun way to get into the holiday spirit and see who's the ultimate Christmas movie buff.

Gather quotes from popular Christmas movies and write them on slips of paper.

Divide into teams and have each team take turns drawing a quote.

The team that correctly identifies the movie and quote wins a point.

The team with the most points at the end wins!

It's a great way to get everyone laughing and having a good time. Plus, it's a fun way to relive some of your favorite holiday memories.

13. Reindeer Games Tournament

Host a Reindeer Games Tournament, where friends and family compete in a series of festive challenges that will leave everyone in stitches.

You'll need some fun and silly games to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Think 'Ugly Sweater Contest,' 'Reindeer Ring Toss,' or 'Snowman Building Challenge.'

Divide your group into teams and have them compete against each other. You can even offer prizes for the winning team, like hot cocoa or festive cookies.

The goal is to have fun and be silly, so don't worry too much about the rules. Just get creative and let the holiday cheer flow!

14. Holiday Pictionary Battle

Get ready to dust off those drawing skills and gather your friends and family for a hilarious Holiday Pictionary Battle, where teams will frantically sketch and guess festive phrases and words.

This game is a real crowd-pleaser, and you'll be laughing and cheering in no time!

Divide into teams: Split your group into two teams to make it more competitive and fun.

Choose festive phrases: Use holiday-themed words and phrases, like 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' or 'Sugar Cookie.'

Set a timer: Give each team a set amount of time to guess the phrase, adding an extra level of excitement.

Award prizes: Offer prizes for the winning team, like holiday treats or small gifts, to make it even more thrilling.

15. Jingle Bell Rock Challenge

This festive Jingle Bell Rock Challenge has you and your friends dancing and singing along to popular holiday tunes, with a fun twist that's sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

You'll divide into teams and take turns performing holiday classics, but here's the catch - you'll be wearing jingle bells on your body, and the team with the most creative, jingle-filled performance wins!

It's hilarious watching your friends shake their bells to 'Jingle Bell Rock' or 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.' Trust me, you'll be laughing so hard you'll cry.

Will you and your friends be the ultimate Jingle Bell Rock Champions? There's only one way to find out - get ready to rock around the Christmas tree!