Looking for last-minute printable Christmas games to entertain the whole family? From cosy printable escape rooms to simple party printables and scavenger hunts, here are 10 great ideas to make your holiday evening memorable.
Why choose printable Christmas games for your holiday evening?
Printable games (print & play) are perfect for busy holidays: they’re quick to set up, affordable, and fun for all ages. Families searching for Christmas party games printable or a printable Christmas escape room love that these activities require only a home printer and a little imagination.
- Fast setup: download, print and play within minutes.
- Great value: cheaper than venue-based entertainment.
- Family friendly: kids, teens and adults can all join.
- Flexible format: use for after-dinner entertainment, rainy afternoons or pre-midnight New Year fun.
Top 10 printable Christmas games (ideas & quick notes)
1. Printable Christmas escape room (print & play)
An immersive Christmas printable escape room with puzzles and a story is ideal for families who want 45–90 minutes of challenge. These are often sold as PDFs with clues, codes and a final solution — perfect for your Christmas evening.
Family playing a Christmas printable escape room at home
2. Mini scavenger hunt printable
Hide printed clues around the house. A scavenger hunt is easy to adapt for mixed ages and keeps everyone moving between tasks.
3. Printable Christmas quiz or trivia
Downloadable printable quiz sheets are great for a relaxed after-dinner activity. Mix easy and hard questions to include all ages.
4. Printable puzzle pack (crosswords, word searches)
Classic puzzles — word searches, crosswords and mazes — make calm, screen-free breaks during a busy day.
5. Printable murder mystery / detective dossier
For groups who like deeper stories, a paper detective game (full dossier, witness statements, evidence photos) can deliver several hours of immersive play.
6. Printable code-breaking game
Use ciphers and codes in printed puzzles to create an engaging brain-teaser for older kids and adults.
7. DIY printable board game with festive theme
Create a simple board with printable cards and tokens — great for younger players and family teams.
8. Printable charades / acting cards
Print cards with festive words and play quick rounds of charades — always a laughter winner.
9. Collaborative storytelling printable
Print prompts for a group storytelling game. Each player adds a line to the tale based on a card — silly and creative for family nights.
10. Printable New Year escape room
Perfect for ringing in the New Year: a New Year printable escape game that builds suspense before midnight. Pair it with your Christmas game for back-to-back holiday fun.
Where to get high-quality printable Christmas games
If you want ready-made, professionally designed printables, check out our themed games:
- Christmas Escape Game (printable) — family-friendly, easy to set up.
- New Year Escape Game (printable) — a perfect activity for your countdown.
- Holiday Escape Bundle — both games together at a great value.
Or explore a wider selection on our homepage.
How to pick the right printable game for your family
Choose by energy level and group makeup: for younger kids, pick puzzles and scavenger hunts; for mixed ages try collaborative escape rooms (like ours at Instant Escape Games); for adults, opt for code-breaking and longer mystery games or detective dossiers.
