Holiday Party Games: Quick Ones for Any Crowd
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Good holiday party games take five minutes, need no kit and suit people who don’t know each other well: a gift swap, team charades, would you rather and a name-the-movie round. Show a wheel on the big screen, and a spin picks each game.
Icebreakers for Mixed Groups
Start gently. This or that and would you rather let people join in without having to perform, and a get-to-know-you question helps people who only know each other by name.
Team Games
Split into teams with the team generator, so nobody has to pick sides, then play charades or a category round. Teams make shy people braver.
Gift Games
A white elephant swap always gets people laughing. If everyone’s buying for one person, draw names in advance with the Secret Santa generator.
Prizes and a Fair Finish
End with a prize spin for whoever won the most rounds, or a raffle for everyone who came. Keep the prizes small and the spin on the big screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good holiday party games for work?
Team charades, this or that and a white elephant swap. They’re short, and nobody has to do anything embarrassing.
How many games do you need for a party?
Three or four five-minute games is plenty. Stop while people are still having fun.
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