Looking for Christmas games that get everyone off their phones? You’re in the right place.
I put together 9 free printable Christmas games that work for little kids, teens and grown-ups at the same table. Print the ones you like, grab a few pencils and you’re set for a cozy game night, a classroom party or the long stretch between presents and dinner.
Every game comes in color and black and white, and the ones with answers have an answer key on a separate page. There’s no sign-up and no email to enter. Just click and print.
Tip: Bingo is the one game every age can play. Grab my 30 free printable Christmas bingo cards too.
Download the Whole Christmas Games Pack
Want all 9 games? Download the full pack as one 16-page PDF. It starts with a contents page, and every answer key is on its own page so you can keep it away from sneaky players.
9 Free Printable Christmas Games
Here’s each game on its own, with a quick note on who it’s best for. Each one has a color button and a black and white button, so you can save ink if you’re printing a stack for a class.
1. Christmas Trivia
Best for Mixed Ages
Twenty questions that are easy enough for kids and tricky enough for grown-ups. Where does Santa live? What did the Wise Men bring? How many gifts are given in “The Twelve Days of Christmas”? (The answer surprises everyone.)
The answer key is on its own page, so the host can keep it hidden. Play solo or in teams, and give a point for each right answer. It takes about 15 minutes.
2. Christmas Word Scramble
Best Quick Game
Unscramble 20 Christmas words, from REINDEER to JINGLE BELLS. Some are short and easy, and a few will slow everyone down.
Set a 5-minute timer and race. It’s a great warm-up while dinner finishes, and the answer key is on page 2.
3. Christmas Word Search
Best Quiet Activity
Find 20 hidden words like SLEIGH, GINGERBREAD and CHIMNEY. The words run across, down and diagonally, but never backwards, so school-age kids can do it on their own.
This is my go-to for the kids’ table or a quiet classroom morning. Page 2 has the solution with every word highlighted.
4. Christmas Would You Rather
Best Conversation Starter
Twenty-four question cards like “Would you rather build a snowman or go sledding?” and “Would you rather live in a gingerbread house or an igloo?”
Cut them out, put them in a bowl and pass it around the table. There are no wrong answers, but the “why” is where the laughs come from.
5. Christmas This or That
Best Icebreaker
Twenty quick picks: hot cocoa or eggnog, real tree or fake tree, Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. Everyone circles their favorite in each row.
Then compare sheets and see who matched the most. It takes 5 minutes, and even the youngest players can join in with a little help reading.
6. Who’s Most Likely To
Best for Adults and Teens
Twenty-four cards like “Who’s most likely to open their presents early?” and “Who’s most likely to leave the decorations up until February?”
Read a card, count to three and everyone points at someone. The person with the most fingers pointed at them takes the card. It’s a hit at office parties and with teens who think they’re too cool for games.
7. Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Best for Kids
Twenty things to find around the house: something that sparkles, a bow, something that jingles, a wrapped present (don’t open it!). Each item has a little picture, so pre-readers can play too.
Play in teams, and the first team to check off all 20 wins. It’s the perfect way to burn off some sugar after the cookies.
8. Silly Christmas Story
Best for Giggles
A fill-in-the-blank story about Santa’s very silly Christmas Eve. On page 1, players call out words like an adjective, an animal or a silly sound. Then you read the finished story on page 2.
There are 21 blanks, so it’s different every time. Kids love it, and they sneak in a little grammar practice too.
9. Christmas Categories
Best for Competitive Families
Fill in 10 Christmas categories with words that start with S, A, N, T and A. Something cold that starts with S? Snow! A gift idea that starts with N? Necklace!
Set a 3-minute timer (5 for kids). You only score for answers nobody else wrote, so it gets competitive fast.
Tips for a Fun Christmas Game Night
- Mix quiet and loud games. Start with This or That while people arrive, then save Who’s Most Likely To for when everyone’s settled in.
- Play in teams. Pair little kids with teens or grandparents for trivia and the scavenger hunt, so nobody feels left out.
- Set a timer. The word scramble, categories and scavenger hunt are more exciting with a countdown.
- Have small prizes ready. Candy canes, chocolate coins or a choose-first ticket for the gift exchange work great.
- Print the answer keys separately. Give them to the host so nobody peeks.
Christmas Games FAQs
What are fun Christmas games for adults?
Who’s Most Likely To and Would You Rather are the best for grown-ups, because the fun is in the conversation. Christmas trivia and the categories game work well too, especially in teams.
What Christmas games can young kids play?
The scavenger hunt has a picture next to every item, so kids who can’t read yet can play. This or That, the silly story and bingo are great for little ones with a grown-up reading aloud.
Can I print these games in black and white?
Yes. Every game has a black and white PDF that uses very little ink. The layout and the answer keys are the same as the color version.
Can I use these games in my classroom?
Yes! They’re free for personal, classroom, church and family use. Please don’t sell them or share the PDF files themselves. Share a link to this post instead.
What size paper do I need?
The games are made for US Letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches). On A4 paper, choose “Fit to page” in your print settings.
