Christmas is just around the corner, and your festive plans are likely in full swing. Perhaps you’re thinking about throwing a party this year? Many opt to throw festive parties on weekends throughout December, as the run-up to the big day approaches. And what better way to set a lively party atmosphere than to play games? Below, we share the best multiplayer games to feature at your upcoming Christmas party.
Christmas party games for families
Christmas is the perfect time to catch up and spend time with friends and family alike. If this year's Christmas party is going to be a full-on family affair, you’ll want to include some family-friendly games! Discover our top recommendations below:
Azul
A fun strategy board game that requires players to draft colourful Portuguese-style tiles. Use your tiles to create beautiful murals to showcase in the Royal Palace of Evora, based on the real-life Portuguese palace! You will score points based on how well you place your tiles to decorate the famous palace. Earn the most points by the end of the game to win!
The Sock Game
A hilarious game for the whole family to enjoy, that's guaranteed to get your party guests laughing! Thirty random items are placed inside two giant socks, and using the spinner to pick an item, players must retrieve the correct one using only their touch. If your team finds the object first, you’ll receive a point, and the first team to reach eleven points wins The Sock Game!
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
This is a super fun card game ideal for families, using a similar structure to iconic games like Snap. Players are required to take turns to place a card down from their hand into the middle of the table, while repeating the sequence ‘Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza’. If the card being put down matches what’s being said, slap your hand on the pile! The last player to place their hand down will be required to pick up all the cards. Be the first with no cards left to win this addictive game!
Christmas games for kids
Looking for the best multiplayer games to keep the kids entertained at the Christmas party so that you can sit back with a mulled wine? Look no further! Here we list some of the best Christmas party games for kids.
CATAN Junior
This is a simplified, child-friendly version of the classic board game, CATAN, ideal for children aged 6-9 years old. Each player will take on the role of a pirate to set sail, discover islands and build secret hideouts, also known as pirate lairs! Watch out for the Ghost Captain, whose job it is to stop these lairs from being built. The aim is to build a total of seven pirate lairs, and the first one to succeed will win the game!
Dobble Harry Potter
Christmas is a perfect time for many to undertake a Harry Potter marathon, so why not involve this much-loved series in your Christmas party games! Dobble Harry Potter is a fun film-themed take on the original smash-hit observation game, which relies on ultimate speed! The aim of the game is for players to race against time to find the matching Harry Potter-related image between two different cards.
Ticket To Ride: First Journey (Europe)
This fun board game uses the classic gameplay of Ticket to Ride, but is designed for a younger audience - the perfect game to keep the kids busy at the Christmas party! The aim of the game is to collect train cards, claim major routes on the map and try to connect the cities displayed on your tickets. If you can complete six of your tickets, you’ve won Ticket to Ride: First Journey (Europe)!
Christmas games for adults
If you’re looking for Christmas games for adults specifically, discover some of the best Christmas party games, perfect for office Christmas parties or festive celebrations with family and friends.
Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer
One for the Stranger Things fans in light of the upcoming new season! A bluffing board game set in the fascinating world of Hawkins. Play as one of the iconic Stranger Things characters and team up to defeat the Mind Flayer and its army of possessed people!
Fun Facts
The ideal game to liven up your Christmas party and get everyone involved! This engaging party game requires each player to answer a personal question and mark their card with a number. Players must then try to place their answers in ascending order by predicting how other players have responded, revealing fun facts and shocking secrets along the way. We guarantee everyone will feel like they know each other a little better by the end of the game!
Looking for games to gift at Christmas?
Wanting to give someone the gift of a game this Christmas? Asmodee have got you covered, discover the perfect stocking filler games below, and read our helpful guide on Christmas board game gifts.
Ideal Christmas stocking filler games
Read our handy blog to discover more fun stocking filler games!
The perfect Christmas party games
Now you’ve found the perfect multiplayer games for your Christmas party, all that’s left to do is prepare in plenty of time so you can relax, enjoy the festive season, and make the memories with asmodee. Use our store locator to find your friendly local game store and purchase your Christmas multiplayer games! If you have any questions about any of the games mentioned in this guide or sold on our site, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our helpful team of gaming experts!
For more information on board games specifically, both to gift or play at your festive celebrations, read our guide to the best Christmas board games and get ready to play!
