What Are The Best Christmas Party Games For Adults?

Looking to avoid another year of awkward silence and forced laughs at your Christmas party?

I get it—Christmas parties can be a bit hit-and-miss, especially when Uncle Dave starts his annual "back in my day" speech. That's why I've put together this cheeky little guide. Because honestly, who wants to endure another lame round of charades? Not me!

Break the Ice with Some Adult Humour

Let's start with the obvious. If you're throwing a Christmas party for adults, ditch the PG-rated activities and lean into the naughty side a bit. One game that's guaranteed to shake things up is f**k. the game. This isn't your grandma's card game—unless your grandma has a surprisingly filthy vocabulary.

The whole idea is flipping cards and reacting quickly with either swear words or colours. Sounds easy, right? Wrong. This game messes with your head, leading to hilarious slip-ups that will have everyone laughing (and occasionally blushing).

Got a bigger crowd? No worries, there's even blurgh, a rowdier game from the same brilliant minds, which can handle up to 20 players. Perfect for when you realise you've invited half your neighbourhood.

Games That Don't Require a PhD in Rule-Reading

Ever noticed how some games need an entire thesis just to understand the rules? Yeah, hard pass. This year, keep it simple but hilarious. There's tons of simple ideas here, like Christmas Trivia with some cheeky adult questions, or a festive edition of "Never Have I Ever". And trust me, nothing beats watching your normally serious colleagues admitting they've "never-ever" done some pretty questionable things at the Christmas table.

Interactive Games for Large Groups

Big parties need games where people don't spend half the evening waiting for their turn. One of my favourite party game hacks is doing quick elimination games. Think of it as Christmas-themed speed dating—but you're matching silly words instead of awkwardly talking about hobbies.

Here's another great list of quick games that includes "Jingle Bell Toss" and "Christmas Limbo". Yes, limbo at Christmas. Why not?

DIY Christmas Madness

Want to really ramp up the chaos? Go custom. This is where the DIY deck expansion pack comes in handy. Basically, it lets you personalise the original game with inside jokes, embarrassing nicknames, and references only your group will get. It takes "inappropriate" to a whole new, wonderfully awkward level.

Seriously, you haven't lived until you've watched your best mate accidentally shout something wildly inappropriate in front of their boss. Highly recommend it.

Virtual Friendly Games

Let's say half your friends decided to skip town this Christmas. No worries! You can still include them via video chat. If you're thinking "ugh, that's going to be a snoozefest," think again. Games like these virtual-friendly ones can keep everyone laughing—even if someone's streaming from their parent's basement.

Last year, we tried a virtual Christmas scavenger hunt, and let's just say watching grown adults sprinting through their homes to find random items is top-notch entertainment.

And Now for Something Completely Different

Christmas parties are a chance to do something a bit out there. Forget traditional games. This Reddit-inspired idea I stumbled upon involves splitting your group into pairs, giving each pair matching Christmas-themed words, and racing them to the middle of the room as they find their match. The catch? Chaos ensues as everyone tries to shout over each other. Honestly, it's organised chaos—emphasis on chaos.

You can read more about games like this in this Reddit thread, but trust me—it's worth the yelling.

Why Not Embrace the Madness?

Look, the holiday season is stressful enough. Games shouldn't add to your headache—they should create some much-needed comic relief. Whether you're embarrassing your overly competitive friend, breaking down office walls, or finding out just how colourful everyone's vocabulary really is, keep the games hilarious, interactive, and just a tad inappropriate.

And hey, if anyone gets offended, you can always tell them to take it up with Santa.

Need more tips or want to get your hands on these games? Feel free to contact me or dive straight into our collection here. Christmas only comes once a year—make sure it's memorable for all the right (and hilariously wrong) reasons!