Christmas charades: a phone game for holiday parties
Act out the word, your team guesses. Pick 2 to 4 teams, set the timer and play. 150+ family-friendly ideas, from wrapping a present to building a snowman. Free, no account, works offline.
Set up your game
How to play Christmas charades
- Split into 2 to 4 teams and choose the round length, difficulty and categories.
- One player from the team holds the phone, taps Start and sees the word. Everyone else in that team must not see the screen.
- Act it out with no talking, no sounds and no pointing at written words. The team guesses out loud.
- Tap Got it for a point or Skip for the next word. When time is up, the next team takes the phone.
Words never repeat in a game. The screen turns red and the phone buzzes gently at 10 seconds.
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Questions
What are the rules of Christmas charades?
One player acts out a word or phrase without speaking, sounds or pointing at written words, and their team guesses before the timer runs out. Each correct guess scores a point. Teams take turns and the highest score wins.
How many players do you need?
At least 4 people in 2 teams of 2. The game supports 2 to 4 teams, so 4 to 16 or more players works well. One phone is enough.
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes. Every word is family-friendly, with no brand names. Choose the Easy level for young children and mix in Food and Actions. Many ideas are not religious, so it suits any winter gathering.