It’s the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than by throwing awesome gatherings that are full of joy, laughter, and an appropriate amount of friendly competition? The spirit of the holidays gets warmer inside of you even when the winter cool breeze strikes. One thing is certain, whether you’re celebrating Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, or just the magic of the season, it’s time to get your loved ones together for some fun and festivities with these holiday game ideas from TikTok!
Holiday get-togethers are the perfect environment for making lasting memories, and what better way to start a party than with a selection of fun games that make everyone smile? This year, TikTok was the holy grail of game ideas that include everyone!
These games are meant to get people together and add a little extra humor to the holidays. They range from competitive games that test your holiday knowledge to hilarious challenges that will have everyone in a daze. With this carefully chosen selection of TikTok-inspired holiday games, you can now put away your Santa hats, hang up your sparkling lights, and get ready to sleigh the holiday party game scene. Let’s get the games started, and make your holidays as festive as the laughter that ensues from these festive games!
- Candle Game
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This game has been all over my TikTok feed and it’s so funny. Line up a long row of tealight candles and have each member of your friend group or family whisper “It’s Christmas” (or any phrase of your choice) to see who can blow out the candles the farthest. You can offer a prize to the person who blows out most or all of the candles or have small prizes next to each candle—with the last candle being a big reward, of course.
- Saran Wrap Ball
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Discover holiday amusement with this saran wrap game, a festive dose of madness that turns giving gifts into an exciting task. After rolling dice for a chance, players excitedly unwrap the ball while wearing oven mitts, and prizes inside include candy, money, gift cards, and more. It’s hilarious and suspenseful, and will be a hit to bring to your next holiday party.
- Bow Battle
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Get your holiday party people up and moving around with Bow Battle. Place four gift bows on everyone’s back. The goal is protect the bows on your back and grab as many as you can from the backs of fellow competitors. Try to be the last one standing with a bow(s) on your back. If you live in a warmer region, this could also be a great outdoor activity.
- Cookie Face Race
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If your house is anything like mine, Christmas cookies fill more space at the table than the actual dinner entree and sides. Get the most out of your dessert spread by playing the Cookie Face Race. Everyone leans their head back and places a cookie on their forehead. Then, using facial movements, competitors have to get the cookie to their mouths without using their hands. It’s very delicious if you secure the win.
- Cupcake Tin Game
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This cupcake tin prize game will make your holiday get-together even more memorable! Beneath each numbered cup is a surprise. Ping pong balls are thrown into the tin by participants from a distance, and their prize coordinates to the cup number. If winning prizes is your cup of tea, you definitely want to bring this to a party. It’s great for children, too!
- Cup Game
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Step inside the cup game, a lively mix of words and quick cup-grabbing moves. Participants line up with cups in front of the feet facing up, while one person in the room shouts body parts to touch (similar to head, shoulders, knees and toes). When the word “cup” is shouted, one player between the two has to try their best to beat their opponent by being the fastest to grab the cup. This is one of the most competitive games I’ve seen, so be prepared to listen and be fast!
- Human-Sized Tic-Tac-Toe
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Play this epic family game of tic-tac-toe and have huge fun! Make your living area into a massive grid by carefully placing tape. Split into two teams, each person wearing an X or an O, and have the players mark their territory with large plates and cups. This easy game is perfect for those of all ages, and gets everyone excited for game night!
- Hungry Hungry Reindeer
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In the entertaining holiday game Hungry Hungry Reindeer, players wear solo cup “antlers” and battle to retrieve the most amount of marshmallows from the center pile. The catch: They can only collect the festive treats with their solo cups, making it challenging to retrieve squishy marshmallows. The game is competitive and hilarious, with players racing to become the ultimate hungry reindeer.
- Fish The Candy Cane
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In this fun candy cane fishing game, players create a dangling hook by tying a string with a candy cane around their waist. Players must use their quick reflexes to “fish” for candy canes that are scattered across the floor, and expertly hook them onto their hanging candy. This easy game is a happy and festive holiday competition — the winner is the player who has the most hooked candy canes at the end of the round.
- Fruit Roll-Up Challenge
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The Fruit Roll-Up Challenge is a fun and amusing game in which players use only their mouths and facial expressions to try to eat the long snack as quickly as possible, typically a Fruit By The Foot. It’s a well-liked game for get-togethers, parties, and team-building exercises. This game is fun for all ages, the kiddos will love this one!
- Shot Roll-Up
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Time to pull out the rolls of toilet paper and shot glasses! Weird combination, I know, but it makes for a fun and interesting game. Unroll your toilet paper and sit next to your opponents. At the end of the toilet paper rolls, put a shot glass filled with the beverage of your choosing and try your best to roll it up without any spills or breaking your paper. The first to roll up the toilet paper with no breakage wins the game! This is a challenging game that tests your ability to take your time and be steady.
- Fast Hands
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On a large table, line up solo cups around all the edges of the table. Participants need to knock down all of the solo cups within the time limit (usually 10 seconds) in order to open up a gift bag at the end. Be quick and have fast hands if you want to win a present this year!
- Coca-Cola Plinko
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The original Plinko game became the inspiration for the creative and fun Coca-Cola Plinko game on TikTok. On a table, set up a bunch of soda cans. At the end of the table is an array of solo cups with cash prizes inside. Ping pong balls are dropped onto the table by players in turn, with the goal of passing the soda cans and landing them into one of the cups. The player is then given the prize linked with the cup where the ball lands!
- Bow Scoop
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Take the bows from Bow Battle and get ready to see how many bows you can scoop up while blindfolded. Set a timer for 30 seconds and see how many bows you can get into a bowl with just a spatula. TBH, it’s a lot harder than it looks.
- Christmas Roll
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Obviously, you have to save the best for last. The idea of this game is to find a long table and lay down sections of table and prizes in each section. Prizes can consist of candy, cash, gift cards, stuffed animals, or even funny household items. Each participant will push a can or bottle down the table, trying to land in a section to win a prize. Be careful — a lot of players tend to roll it fast, making it roll straight off the table, leaving you with no prize. Remember to take your time and have fun!