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15 Exciting Virtual Christmas Games That Bring Joy to the Workplace

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By Preethi Jathanna

Senior Writer for HR and Remote Work

Exciting Virtual Christmas Games

As the holiday season draws near, why not bring some festive spirit to your virtual workplace? Virtual Christmas games are a fantastic way to bring the team together, unwind, and enjoy the season's celebrations. But which games should you consider?

In this article, we'll walk you through an exciting list of 10 virtual Christmas games to transform your team event into a holly jolly celebration.  Letโ€™s dive in. 

1. 11 Virtual Christmas Games to Raise the Fun Factor

1.1.  Virtual Christmas Trivia

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Get ready to add some buzz to your Christmas virtual games with Hooray Teamsโ€™ Virtual Christmas Trivia. In the course of an hour, you and your team will enjoy four to five fun and interactive holiday trivia rounds that will keep everyone engaged.ย 

Some topics you can expect are holiday traditions, movies, carols, Santa, treats, and pop culture. If your heart is set on some particular interests, you can also reach out to them, and they can personalize the event.

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1.2. Christmas Jeopardy

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If you want to give the traditional trivia game a fun twist for your remote team, then try Christmas Jeopardy by Hooray Teams. In this hosted event, an expert will lead an hour-long session with 4-to 5 rounds of exciting holiday-themed topics. You can expect everything from classic Christmas movies to historical Yuletide traditions.

This classic game adds a spirited twist to the usual games and breaks down barriers with laughter, jokes, and interesting snippets of information. If you have any specific preferences, be sure to reach out to Hooray Teams so they can personalize the event as needed.

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1.3. Solve the Candy Cane Lane Murder Mystery

Set off on this Christmas caper to solve a chilly mystery with Hooray Teamsโ€™ Murder on Candy Cane Lane. A disaster has turned the winter parade into a chaotic โ€œRudolph the Red-Nosed Ruckus.โ€ Your teamโ€™s mission is to put on your detective hats and use your sleuthing skills to uncover the truth behind the holiday chaos.

An energetic host will lead you through riddles, chase clues, and help you find answers. You'll question suspects played by live actors, including the mysterious woodsman and the winter queen. Each character offers unique insights that could either help or mislead your investigation.

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1.4. Virtual Christmas Karaoke Competition

Participating in virtual Christmas games such as karaoke can add a lively and entertaining touch to holiday festivities. It provides a platform for team members to express their creativity and share the joy of singing beloved festive tunes or even carols.

Virtual Christmas party games like karaoke competitions can either have solo, duo, or group acts. Encourage participants to dress up for their performances to make it feel like a concert. At the end of all the acts, vote on winners and runner-ups. If youโ€™re looking for powerful songs to wow everyone during your showcase, here are some to consider:

๐ŸŒŸAll I Want for Christmas by Mariah Carey

๐ŸŒŸJingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms

๐ŸŒŸRockinโ€™ Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee

๐ŸŒŸIt's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas by Meredith Willson

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1.5. Jingle Mingle Bingo

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Jingle Mingle Bingo is a virtual Christmas game with friends that puts a holiday twist on the traditional game by adding Christmas-themed elements. Bingo cards can feature festive words or images such as โ€œHoliday Traditions,โ€ โ€œChristmas Carols,โ€ or โ€œSeasonal Treats.โ€ You can also include fun prompts like, โ€œHas a collection of Christmas ornaments,โ€ โ€œHas hosted a holiday party,โ€ or โ€œMakes homemade holiday gifts.โ€

The host will randomly select a card and read out the prompts or names. Participants will mark off the corresponding items on their cards. When someone completes a winning pattern, they can shout โ€œBingo!โ€ to claim victory for that round.

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1.6.  Never Have I Ever Christmas Edition

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The Never Have I Ever Christmas Edition is a virtual Christmas game that adds a playful twist to the traditional game.ย  The game's premise revolves around participants revealing whether they have or haven't experienced certain holiday-related scenarios. These scenarios can range from quirky traditions and festive mishaps to heartwarming moments.

This holiday adaptation prompts team members to share amusing and lighthearted Christmas-related experiences, creating a unique and enjoyable way to connect with colleagues. It encourages a lively exchange of stories that showcase the diverse and often humorous aspects of holiday celebrations like: 

๐ŸŽ„Never have I ever decorated my house with too many lights and caused a power outageโ€ฆ

๐ŸŽ„Never have I ever built a snowmanโ€ฆ

๐ŸŽ„Never have I ever listened to Christmas music before Decemberโ€ฆ
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1.7. Holiday Hangman

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Holiday Hangman is a fun twist on the classic word-guessing game with holiday-themed words and phrases. In this version, the familiar gameplay is played with holiday-themed words and phrases, such as seasonal decorations, favorite holiday foods or well-known traditions, and more. 

Players take turns guessing letters to decode these festive terms, creating a lively and interactive team bonding experience. This version of Hangman adds a fun, interactive twist to holiday gatherings, bringing people together with teamwork while spreading holiday cheer.

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1.8. Christmas Movie Charades

Christmas Charades is one of the fun, festive games to play that's perfect for team holiday events. It's a classic game that celebrates the season and puts everyoneโ€™s knowledge of holiday movies to the test. Teams take turns acting out scenes from popular Christmas movies while their teammates guess the movie title. 

Players can take on the challenge of acting out famous Christmas films like Miracle on 34th Street, Jingle All the Way, Die Hard, or A Charlie Brown Christmas. Each round will have them channel their inner actor, relying only on gestures and actionsโ€”no words allowed. With each team member adding their unique flair to the charades, itโ€™s an entertaining and creative way to bring everyone together. 

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1.9. Christmas Pictionary

Looking for fun and easy Christmas game ideas for your remote team? Pictionary is a great way to spread holiday cheer and get everyone laughing. A player draws festive words or phrases like "Christmas tree," "reindeer," "snowman," or even "Santa Claus"โ€”but without using any letters or numbers. The rest of the team has to guess what theyโ€™re drawing before time runs out.

Christmas Pictionary can be made even more fun with various creative themes to keep everyone on their toes. Here are some fun categories with prompts to play with your team:

  • Christmas Traditions: Christmas tree, Gifts for loved ones,Mistletoe 
  • Christmas Carols: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Silent Night, Jingle Bells
  • Christmas Movies: Elf, Home Alone, The Nightmare Before Christmas
  • Holiday Foods: Candy canes, fruitcake, gingerbread, eggnog

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1.10. Holiday Coworker Feud

Holiday Coworker Feud is a festive and fun twist on the classic โ€œFamily Feudโ€ game, which will bring holiday cheer to your workplace. Teams will go head-to-head to answer survey-based questions and match the top responses, just like in the TV show. A lively host brings humor, energy, and playful banter to keep everyone entertained.

The host will ask holiday-themed questions, and the more popular your answer is, the more points you will receive. For example, the host might ask, โ€œWhatโ€™s the most common topic of conversation during the office holiday party?โ€ Teams would then guess answers like โ€œSecret Santa giftsโ€ or โ€œHoliday plans.โ€ Teams who guess the most popular answers get awarded the most points. At the end of the game, the team with the highest number of points wins.

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1.11. Holiday-Themed Escape Room

For thrilling yet fun games this Christmas, consider a virtual Christmas escape room for your remote team. Team up to save Santa from a holiday mishap or track down a missing ingredient for a Christmas feast. The escape room puzzles are filled with seasonal fun, from searching for reindeer tracks to unlocking the secrets hidden in Christmas ornaments.

Explore hidden compartments in advent calendars, decode messages in the candy cane stripes, or follow a trail of mysterious notes left by elves. Working together to solve challenges will strengthen your teamwork, making it a fun way to celebrate and create lasting memories with your team.

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1.12. Jumbled Christmas Carols 

"Jumbled Christmas Carols" is a fun virtual Christmas party game where players work to decode scrambled lyrics from popular Christmas songs. The host shares a jumbled snippet of a carol that looks like gibberish, and players race to figure out the correct lyrics. The first person to correctly identify the song earns points. 

For example, a misheard lyric like "The Least Knobby Dot" would be decoded as "Feliz Navidad," or "Sigh Lent Height Hole Invite" as "Silent Night, Holy Night." The game continues with more jumbled lyrics, and the player with the most points at the end wins. It's a simple and engaging game that encourages teams to think creatively while entering the holiday spirit. 

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1.13. Christmas Minute To Win It Games

If you're looking for Christmas games that are fun and will keep everyone on the edge of their seat, these mini-games are the perfect choice! These fast-paced, 60-second games will create excitement as participants race to complete quirky mini-challenges with the clock ticking down. 

Try โ€œJingle Bell Toss,โ€ where you toss bells into cups, or โ€œCreate a Mini Tree,โ€ with things like broccoli or marshmallows. You can also try out Christmas Cookie Face, where you move a cookie from your forehead to your mouth without using your hands. Candy Cane Fishing is another popular mini-game where you use a candy cane to hook a small object like a paper clip.

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1.14. Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Add some competitive fun and festive cheer with a holiday-themed scavenger hunt. Participants will race to find seasonal items around their homes that transform the game into a lively and joyful competition. Items can range from decorations like ornaments and garlands to personal keepsakes, holiday treats, and cozy winter wear.

For example, you might ask team members to find a holiday keepsake or showcase a cozy Christmas sweater or pair of fuzzy socks. You could even encourage participants to locate a holiday card or handwritten greeting from a loved one to add a personal touch. This activity not only brings out the festive spirit but also helps team members bond over shared traditions, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere.

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1.15. Christmas Mad Libs

Christmas Mad Libs is one of the more easy-to-play Christmas internet games for remote teams. To play, you can either choose from pre-made holiday-themed story templates or create your own. Each story will have a series of blanks, which participants will fill in with various parts of speechโ€”nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more. The key is to keep the context of the story a secret, so the players only know the type of word they need to provide, but not how it fits into the larger narrative.

Players give their word choices, and once all the blanks are filled, you'll read the complete story out loud. The best part of Christmas Mad Libs is that you can play multiple rounds, generating new and absurdly funny holiday tales each time you play, ensuring endless laughter and entertainment.

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2. How Can Virtual Christmas Games Enhance the Festive Atmosphere at Your Workplace?

2.1.  Team Bonding

Virtual Christmas games provide an opportunity for colleagues to engage in a lighthearted and enjoyable activity, fostering a sense of camaraderie and teamwork. These activities help break down barriers, improve communication, and build a stronger sense of unity among team members.ย 

2.2. Stress Relief

In a work environment where deadlines and responsibilities can create stress, virtual Christmas games can serve as an outlet for stress relief by allowing workers to momentarily step away from work pressures.ย 

2.3. Inclusivity

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Virtual Christmas games for remote teams can be inclusive since everyone can participate during the holiday season, regardless of location. This inclusivity is crucial in promoting unity among team members who might be miles apart.

2.4. Morale Boost

When employees participate in virtual Christmas games, they experience a break from the routine, injecting a sense of enjoyment and celebration into their workday. These activities can serve as a form of recognition and appreciation for employees' hard work throughout the year. 

When this happens, it leads to improved morale, and a heightened morale often translates into increased job satisfaction. 

3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

3.1. What Christmas games can you play over Zoom?

Popular online Christmas games for Zoom include virtual Secret Santa, Christmas Cookie Decorating, holiday trivia, and a holiday scavenger hunt, among others.

3.2. How to host a virtual Christmas party?

You can host a virtual Christmas party by choosing a video conferencing platform and sending out invitation links to your team. For your party, include several virtual Christmas party ideas like fun games and activities to keep your team engaged. Keep the whole experience exciting and upbeat with holiday music constantly playing in the background.

3.3. What are some online Christmas games?

Christmas games online include Christmas movie charades, virtual Christmas karaoke, jingle mingle bingo, and Christmas Pictionary which you can play on virtual platforms.

3.4. What are some virtual Christmas games for large groups?

If youโ€™re looking for online Christmas games for teams that are large in size, try out holiday pictionary, charades or bingo. You can also incorporate games like hangman, karaoke, and trivia to ensure that everyone in your large team feels involved and engaged.

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