Top Ten Brilliant Christmas Party Games For Adults

We’ve all been there. To one of those parties. Those stuffy and pretentious sorts where canapes are passed precariously round, prosecco is sipped, small talk is made, and clocks are watched with weary eyes and a getaway is made as soon as socially acceptable. But it really doesn’t have to be that way. Why should it be that just because you’re an adult the fun has to stop? After all, if you can’t let out your inner child during the festive season, when else can you? To assist with this, we have come up with a list of brilliant Christmas party games for adults where drinks will flow, laughs will echo and you’ll see new sides to friends (and strangers) building memories that are guaranteed to last for years to come.

Christmas Charades

Instantly get both yourself and your guests into the true Christmas spirit with a game of the all time classic Christmas Charades. This game is a great way to spend an evening as not only is it simple, cheap and requires minimal explanation as everyone is likely to have to have played it before, but you can also have as many players as you like. You can get a printable version of the game for inspiration here and there are also many print outs that can help you make your own festive version. Did you know that there are a few adult versions you can buy for a fun twist on the classic version!

Truth or dare Jenga

Think back to one of the most popular games as a child and Truth or Dare is right up there. Put an adult spin on this by combining with another childhood game – Jenga. Write your own Truth or Dare questions and challenges on the block then play as you would a normal game of Jenga. Each player pulls a block from the tower with the additional twist that you will need to answer the question or perform the dare before sticking the block back on the top of the tower. Why not add an additional forfeit such as a shot to anyone who knocks the tower down?

Buy your Jenga set here

Gargle a song with a forfeit

It’s cheap, it’s simple and the name of the game is in the title. Simply fill a glass, try to sing a song whilst gargling the liquid and the rest must try and guess what you are singing. If they get it right, they get a point! If they can’t get it, you must do a forfeit of their choice.

Prosecco Pong / Beer Pong

This is a truly brilliant Christmas party games for adults that promises to break the ice and ignite everyone’s competitive sides. The rules are simple; throw/bounce a ping pong ball into a cup of prosecco or beer. If it lands the person on the opposing end must drink it, if it misses they get to return the favour and try throw/bounce into your cup. The winner is the person who lands the ball into all the cups first. What could possibly go wrong…

You can purchase different edition of this game online: Prosecco Pong or Beer Pong

Pie Face

There is something so timeless about this game that you enjoy it at any age. The game is simple, all you need to do is put whipped cream on the hand of the game and turn the dial. Each turn could be vital as it’s one step nearer to the cream hitting someone in the face – fingers crossed that person is not you! This is a game which will break the ice and encourage guests to start talking if they haven’t met everyone already. You can purchase a copy here

Christmas Movie Drinking Game

This is another classic Christmas party game for adults and one that is sure to get everyone involved and enjoying a drink or two. Gather everyone around the TV, put on a Christmas film and devise a list of rules such as taking a drink when someone says a certain word, taking a drink when a famous villain enters the room, take a drink when someone dies etc. Depending on your rules and the film you select, this game can escalate very quickly…!

Here is an in-depth version of the game for you to follow.

Cards Against Humanity

Cards against humanity is an adults party game that assures to bring out the worst (and most hilarious) sides of your guests – be prepared to be shocked! Each round, one player asks a question from a black card, and everyone else answers with their funniest white card. Be warned, this is not for the faint hearted, some of the answers will make you question if you really know your friends at all. But, it will also have the group in stitches.

You can buy Cards Against Humanity here.

Speak Out Game

Best played in a big group, Speak Out is another game that will get your guests laughing. In the Speak Out game, players draw from the deck and read the phrase as best as they can, but it’s not so easy to do when the mouthpiece is hindering them from forming words correctly. With 200 double-sided cards and 5 mouthpieces, you can adapt the rules and play this in a large or small group. Why not add your own forfeits to make it that bit more interesting?

You can purchase this game online here: Speak Out

Jackbox party games

Perfect for those of your friends who won’t get off their phone. Jack Box TV involves the use of your phone and games console to play one of many multiplayer games including; trivia sessions, bluffing games, drawing games and so much more. A great way to get everyone involved, you’ll soon find out who the competitive ones are, who the knowledgeable ones are and who simply wants to play for fun. You will need a games console, the internet and to log in on your phone to play. No controller is needed so you can play with up to 100 people depending on the game.

Find out more about Jackbox here.

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Balloons with forfeits

This one is just a bit of fun to get everyone in the party spirit. First off you need to split off into two different teams then nominate a player from each team to start. The objective is for you to keep the balloon in the air for as long as you can, by blowing it upwards. When the balloon hits the ground first, that person loses and has to do some sort of forfeit – this could be a drink, a shot, or anything you can come up with.

So what are you waiting for? Release that inner child and get as competitive as you like. Release your inhibitions and throw yourself fully into our list of brilliant Christmas party games for adults that you’ll never forget (even if sometimes you’d rather you did…)

Christmas Cocktails to get the Party started

If there is one thing that everyone looks forward to over the festive break it’s the parties with friends, families and colleagues. It’s a great time to get together, let your hair down and of course indulge in copious amounts of food and drink! For this, there’s no better time to start honing your cocktail skills – this will take your Christmas party up a notch and get everyone in the festive spirit! For this we have put together the top Christmas party cocktails to try this festive season…

White Christmas Margaritas

Impress your friends with this simple yet delicious take on a margarita. Ideal for a Christmas get together, you can have these created and ready to drink in just 15 minutes. This tipple is a delicious blend of coconut milk, tequila, triple sec and lime juice; Snowy white in colour with a sugary white rum, it’s one way to guarantee a white Christmas! Don’t forget to garnish with some cranberries for an extra festive finish! You can find the full recipe here.

Cranberry sea breeze punch

This is the perfect Christmas party cocktail to get you and your guests in the Christmas spirit! Refreshing and simple to make, the Cranberry sea breeze punch can be served in a punch bowl for up to 8 and is a blend of cranberries, cranberry juice, vodka, grapefruit juice and limes. With a prep time of 10 minutes, (3hrs freezing) you can create this in no time and it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. You can find the full recipe here.

Mulled Wine

Nothing shouts “festive season” more than a warm glass of mulled wine. This spiced mulled wine recipe by Jamie Oliver is super easy and only takes 20 minutes to create. It is a great alternative to more traditional cocktails and doesn’t require too many ingredients. If you have an outdoor area for your Christmas party, this can be a great one to help keep everyone warm too! You can find the full recipe here.

Festive Cranberry Sangria

While many of us associate sangria with a summer holiday drink to be enjoyed on a beach front, this seasonal version is a great festive alternative. Called Festive Cranberry sangria, it is served in a pitcher with cranberry juice, orange and lemon slices and port wine, making for a delicious Christmas party cocktail. Pre-make before your guests arrive and leave in the fridge to keep cool – it is the ideal drink to pull out and serve when you want to liven the party up! You can find the full recipe here.

Pear and rosemary cocktail

This delicious cocktail combines vodka and pear wine for a festive drink that’s sure to get the party started. It’s simple to make with 3 easy steps and only requires a cocktail shaker as the key instrument to make this tipple. Designed to have a kick in it when drunk, this should be served in a short glass. You can find the full recipe here.

Champagne (or Prosecco) Margaritas

This is another version of a margarita, but this time with everyone’s favourite celebratory bubbles – champagne (or Prosecco). Either pre-make the cocktail ready for people to arrive or fill in a large pitcher for people to help themselves to. This cocktail is an ideal way to toast to the festive season and get the party started. You can find the full recipe here.

Rum and Ginger

Oozing with the flavours of festivity, this rum and ginger recipe has Christmas written all over it. Designed to be enjoyed alongside a mince pie or chocolate, serve in a punch bowl and leave with the food buffet for people to help themselves to. This cocktail not only tastes delicious, but looks it too, so why not have as a centre piece to your table? You can find the full recipe here.

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Gingerbread Man-tini Recipe

As far as scrumptious Christmas vodka cocktails go, this is up there with the best! This gingerbread martini recipe is super easy (3-minute prep time) and is sure to impress your guests. The secret ingredient of a Gingerbread Liqueur brings all the flavours to life and combined with the other ingredients creates a bold coloured cocktail. Make sure you keep to each step of the recipe to make the yummiest cocktail. You can find the full recipe here.

Christmas party cocktails can often turn a good party into a great party. Make sure you prepare wisely and get all the ingredients in ready to make the cocktails before your guests arrive. Here are some useful tips to making a great cocktail:

Make sure you use good quality alcohol
Don’t forget to measure the amount of alcohol you pour in the glass
Fresh ingredients can make the difference
Make sure you have all the essential cocktail making accessories
Ice can be the key to making something special

And most of all – have fun and enjoy yourself! And remember it’s Christmas soon!