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Thanksgiving is approaching, which means Christmas is closer than anyone realizes. Not only is it time to display your most festive decorations, but it is also time to start preparing for various holiday parties. While you are busy planning the menu and guest list, don’t forget to come up with some fun activities for your guests to enjoy when they arrive.
If you have worked hard to come up with ideas or just want to try something new this year, we have found some of the best-selling and highest-rated games that you can buy right away.
Whether it's a family gathering or a casual gathering with people who may not know each other well, this over 300-question game is designed to inspire "warm conversation" and make everyone feel comfortable quickly. "It's great to shift the conversation to areas where we don't usually take risks. I think it makes us feel as close as family," shared a verified five-star Amazon reviewer.
Snowball fights are a major activity in winter, but if the lawn is still green, you can use these plush snowballs to bring fun indoors. Divide your team into groups and engage in impromptu battles with these cute snowballs inside, which are soft enough that you don't have to worry about cracking the windows. "[They] are easy to master, [which makes] it fun for seniors to participate in this activity with family and friends," one commenter wrote.
These Christmas tree pins and red bowling balls add a festive atmosphere to the bowling balls. Everyone will be excited about this miniature suit. It is very suitable for indoor use. The pins are 9 inches high and the bowling ball is 4 inches in diameter. The small size is also easy to set up and store. "Children have a great time just like adults. [It] is of high quality, so [it] is not easy to break," wrote an Oriental trade commentator.
Mad Libs is a classic game where everyone participates and will surely keep the party laughing. "At the end of the first one, we rolled on the ground, tears streaming down our faces. This is a great stocking filler and an interesting new tradition!" shared an Amazon reviewer.
This fast-paced card game is sure to make everyone excited from the beginning. With familiar holiday phrases flooding the air, your goal is to collect four identical cards to obtain game tokens and defeat the Christmas craze. The 5 to 10 minute round keeps everything in motion, and up to 8 people can play at the same time. "The opportunities for laughter are endless," a five-star critic wrote when describing their experience.
Play this holiday version of pinning the tail to the donkey, except for pinning the nose to the snowman! The kit includes 10 paper noses, a noseless snowman face and two eye masks. Everyone can enjoy the fun, but kids will definitely like this. "Children will giggle and try to place their noses exactly in the right place," one critic shared before calling it a must-have.
In this candy paradise-style board game, help Rudolf and his friends travel across the North Pole to find and transport Misfit toys. Up to four people can simultaneously play as Rudolph, the uncomfortable Elf Herme, Yukon Cornelius, or the hateful Yeti. It has an average of 4.7 stars and more than 200 verified five-star ratings.
No longer need to come up with guessing game ideas by yourself. This Christmas game comes with two stacks of cards that can tell you exactly what action to take and how long it takes to act. Although some cards may be more difficult to portray than others, it is guaranteed to make everyone laugh. A reviewer liked it very much after a colleague brought it to work lunch, they must get it themselves!
Avoid long shipping with this best-selling printable game. The Family Feud style game has been renamed Friendly Feud so that you can play with anyone and everyone. "[This is] even a great way to spend a long distance!" One shopper was full of praise.
If you are looking for a classic party game, then trivia can't go wrong. Test your guests’ knowledge of everything related to vacations, from film and TV issues to headaches about global carols and traditions. The package has more than 850 verified five-star ratings and an average of 4.4 stars.
Bring the fun of carnival into your home and enjoy the holiday. These inflatable antlers can be worn as a hat or placed on any surface, and guests can hang any of the 12 rings. "We had a great time on Christmas Day. I couldn't believe the air in the air, because I vented them almost two weeks before Christmas, and the air remained there," one person admired.
No one will be excluded in this Christmas bingo game with 40 player cards, 32 call chips and two business cards. It has an average of 4.4 stars and more than 500 verified five-star ratings. A reviewer said that the device is sturdy enough to be used year after year, and even the paper markers can be replaced with candy pieces for extra rewards.
Adults and children will love the rotation of Monopoly this holiday. You can play with up to six people at the same time and try your best to spread the joy of Christmas without going bankrupt. "The family doesn't have enough time to play together. That's how it started!" A recent critic encouraged.
Everyone knows that Santa Claus is a busy man. Before he plays this beanbag tossing game, throw him a few biscuits. The set includes a wooden game board, support rods and five bean bags, so you have many opportunities to refine your goals. Critics call this a fun game suitable for children and adults.
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Kamari Stewart is the business editor assistant of Shop TODAY.