It’s that time of the year again…
Office Christmas parties can go one of two ways – awkward silence or actual fun.
And the difference usually comes down to one thing… The games.
Whether you’re planning an in-office celebration, a work-from-home get-together, or a mixed setup, the right Christmas games for the office can instantly lift energy, break barriers, and help your team actually enjoy the celebration, not just sit through it.
That’s why this list of 43 fun Christmas games for the office isn’t just random ideas.
These are easy-to-play, team-friendly office Christmas games for employees, including in-person, quick icebreakers, and free virtual Christmas party games for work, so you’ll always find something that fits your setup.
And these games will help you in team building, which directly helps you grow your business.
Let’s get straight to the fun…
Here are 43 Christmas games and the game instructions… and categorised based on situations, place and time.
These Christmas games for the office are perfect to kick off your celebration.
No prep, no props, and no awkward moments. Just simple games to get everyone talking and laughing.
What it is – Guess Christmas movies, songs, or phrases using emojis.
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What it is – A festive twist on the classic icebreaker.
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What it is – Identify Christmas songs by humming…
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What it is – Quick festive preference questions.
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What it is – A quick show-and-tell game.
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What it is – Complete missing lyrics from popular Christmas songs.
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What it is – Build a festive word chain.
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What it is – A Christmas version of Simon Says.
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What it is – Live voting on festive topics.
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What it is – A quick emotional check-in.
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These office Christmas party games are great when you want people to interact, collaborate, and laugh together.
Divide your team into small groups (3-6 people work best) and let the fun begin.
What it is – A festive quiz with Christmas-related questions…
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What it is – Draw & guess Christmas-themed words.
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What it is – It’s an interesting way to identify mystery gifts by touch.
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What it is – Act out Christmas-related words or scenes.
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What it is – A decorating speed challenge.
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What it is – This is a simple throwing game using paper balls.
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What it is – The game is about unscrambling festive words…
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What it is – It’s the guessing of who gave which gift.
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What it is – Festive BINGO with holiday terms.
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What it is – Find festive items around the office or home.
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What it is – Identify brands’ Christmas versions of logos.
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What it is – Create a snowman using paper, art and craft materials.
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What it is – Test short-term memory using Christmas items.
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These virtual Christmas games for the office are easy to run on Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams. No special tools needed… Just screen share, chat, and festive energy.
What it is – An online Christmas quiz.
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What it is – Identify Christmas songs from short audio clips.
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What it is – Online BINGO using festive words.
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What it is – Create a story using only emojis.
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What it is – Show a festive item from home.
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What it is – Act out festive words on camera…
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What it is – Live voting on festive questions.
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What it is – Identify the Christmas movies from GIFs (so fun!).
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What it is – Online gift reveal game.
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What it is – Fast typing game.
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What it is – Decorate your virtual background.
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What it is – Spin-the-wheel trivia.
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These Christmas activities for the office are less about winning and more about bonding, creativity, and festive vibes. Perfect to close the party on a high note.
What it is – A festive outfit competition.
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What it is – Show off the most UGLY sweater.
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What it is – Decorate desks or workspaces.
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What it is – Short festive poetry challenge.
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What it is – Share a favourite Christmas memory.
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What it is – Identify teammates from childhood photos.
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What it is – Write thank-you notes for colleagues.
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What it is – Fun awards for team members.
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Great Christmas parties are about moments.
With these 43 Christmas games for the office… you can turn a simple gathering into a celebration your team actually looks forward to.
Whether it’s in-person, hybrid, or virtual, pick a few games, keep it light, and let people be themselves. That’s what makes workplace celebrations memorable.
If you’d like more team-building ideas, festive content, and practical insights, visit our blog page for more useful business ideas like this…
Ideally, 3-6 games work best. This will keep the energy high without exhausting employees or making the event feel too long.
Icebreakers, trivia, charades, and word games work best for small teams because they’re quick, inclusive, and don’t need complex setups.
Yes. Short games (5-10 minutes) are perfect during work hours and help boost morale without disrupting productivity.
Virtual trivia, emoji games, bingo, charades, and polls are some of the best virtual Christmas games for the office.
Yes. Light-hearted games encourage informal interaction, break hierarchy, and help employees connect beyond work roles.
Choose optional games, allow team participation instead of spotlighting individuals, and include chat-based or poll-based activities.
Overcomplicating the games. Simple, easy-to-explain activities work best and keep everyone engaged.
None can destroy iron, but its own rust can! Likewise, none can destroy a person, but their own mindset can.
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