Christmas Eve games: family games that work from 8 to 80
Christmas Eve gathers the whole family, and a game everyone can join binds the generations together between the food, the presents and dessert. The best Christmas Eve games are family-friendly, easy and about your own family.
Here are the games that work from 8 to 80 — several of them free.
A personal Christmas story with bingo
Story Bingo weaves the family into one funny Christmas story with the numbers hidden inside. The host reads it aloud while everyone plays bingo on mobile — it quickly becomes the laugh of the night because the story mentions everyone at the table.
The Hat — free and for all ages
The Hat is the classic guessing game: everyone writes names into a shared hat, and teams take turns imitating and guessing. The little ones can mime, the grown-ups can sing — and it's completely free.
Guess 13 and a quiz
A coupon of 13 questions about the family or a quiz about grandma works well while you wait to digest. Both can be played on paper or mobile.
Tips for Christmas Eve
Start a game after the meal while you wait to dance around the tree. Keep it simple so the youngest can join, and let one person run it from the TV in the living room.
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Frequently asked questions
- Do the games suit both kids and adults?
- Yes. The Hat and Story Bingo work for all ages, so the whole family can join at once.
- Are there free games?
- Yes — The Hat is completely free, and you can make a Guess 13 for free too.
- Do you need an app?
- No. Everything runs in the mobile browser via a QR code.