We plan and play with a lot of party games at Big Heart Little Star, so we know what we're on about when we say that the following games are ones that always land with teens.
These games feel fresh, get everyone involved fast and create the kind of moments that end up in the group chat.
We're giving away our ideas so that you can DIY every idea below for yourself. But if time is tight, you can get all nine games in our Christmas Teen Party Game Bundle gives you the ready to print versions so you can play right away.
9 Teen Christmas Games We Love The Mostest
Find the Guest Bingo Teen Style
What it is: A social bingo that nudges teens to mingle and compare funny festive truths.
Why teens love it: It is quick, low pressure and sparks real conversations without awkward small talk.
DIY tip: Draw a five by five grid and fill squares with prompts such as has a Christmas playlist on repeat or still has not wrapped their gifts. First line wins.
Finish the Christmas Song Lyrics
What it is: Teams complete the next line from well known Christmas pop songs.
Why teens love it: Music makes everything feel bigger. Expect sing offs and friendly drama.
DIY tip: Build a playlist and pause mid line. Award points for correct lyrics and a bonus for performing with style.
Festive Would You Rather
What it is: Rapid fire choices that are silly, seasonal and very shareable.
Why teens love it: It is fast, funny and perfect between snacks.
DIY tip: Write questions on slips and mix in a bowl. Keep it light such as wrap one hundred presents or untangle fairy lights for an hour.
Christmas Movie Match Trivia Quiz
What it is: Match quotes and clues to their festive films.
Why teens love it: Streaming knowledge finally counts for something and the pace is exciting.
DIY tip: Make two sets of cards. One set has film titles and the other has quotes or plot hints. Shuffle and race to match.
Holiday Pictionary Teen Style
What it is: Sketch and guess fast with prompts that feel current.
Why teens love it: Creative chaos and big laughs when the drawing goes wonky.
DIY tip: Cut paper into strips and write prompts such as Santa selfie or gingerbread house fail. Use a one minute timer.
A to Z Race
What it is: A speed challenge to fill the alphabet within a theme.
Why teens love it: It is quick to learn, very competitive and full of clever answers.
DIY tip: Choose a theme such as songs or snacks. Print simple A to Z grids or rule lined paper works fine.
Gift Exchange Game
What it is: A lively swap and steal gift game with festive mini challenges.
Why teens love it: The rules are simple and the steals are hilarious.
DIY tip: Wrap small treats. Use a die to decide pass left pass right steal unwrap swap or keep. End when all gifts are open.
Selfie Scavenger Hunt
What it is: Teams race to capture photos that tick off a festive list.
Why teens love it: It feels natural and creative and the photos are instant memories.
DIY tip: Write ten to fifteen prompts such as matching jumpers or recreate a scene from a Christmas film. Set a time limit.
What is On Your Phone
What it is: A points hunt for seasonal finds in camera rolls and apps.
Why teens love it: It uses what they already have and becomes surprisingly competitive.
DIY tip: Create a checklist. Examples include a Christmas playlist a pet in a Santa hat and a festive meme. Give higher points to rare finds.
Don't forget you can make life easy for yourself by grabbing our Christmas Games Bundle for Teens.
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