The Best Drinking Games for Christmas 2025

Best Drinking Games for Christmas

The holidays are all about spending quality time with loved ones! It’s the time of year we eagerly anticipate, not least because Christmas gives us the perfect excuse to indulge in a few extra drinks. Whether you’re lounging on the couch with your grandmother or enjoying a festive brunch with your best friends, the holiday spirit pairs wonderfully with a good laugh and a toast.

At Radbag, we’ve explored countless drinking games, and while we know they might not be the most politically correct, they’re guaranteed to bring life to your party. That said, maybe don’t suggest these games to your in-laws!

Here’s our list of the best Christmas drinking games—perfect for adding a little extra sparkle to your holiday celebrations (just keep it 18+).

1. The Santa Hat Game

We’re kicking things off with the easiest drinking game imaginable. All you need is a Santa hat and a TV.

How to Play:

• Place a Santa hat on the corner of the TV screen.
• Whenever someone on TV “wears” the hat (as their head lines up with the hat), everyone drinks.

Simple, hilarious, and a great excuse to turn on the TV during the party.

>> See more about the Santa Hat Game here!<<

2. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” Game

This game brings a fun and cheeky twist to karaoke, inspired by the iconic Mariah Carey song.

How to Play:

• The first player starts singing, “All I want for Christmas is,” and then calls out the name of another player. For example, “All I want for Christmas is… Alex to tell us who they’d kiss under the mistletoe.”
• Alex can either answer the question or take a sip of their drink.
• Then it’s Alex’s turn to sing and challenge someone else.

Bonus: To make it more festive, channel your inner Mariah Carey and belt it out as dramatically as possible!

3. Marshmallow Tower

This one is a mix of strategy, balance, and sugary chaos.

What You Need:

• A large bag of marshmallows
• A clean, upside-down saucepan
• Drinks of your choice

How to Play:

• Each player takes turns stacking a marshmallow onto the saucepan.
• As the pile grows, space will run out, and stacking becomes trickier.
• The player who knocks over the tower drinks and eats one of the marshmallows as a forfeit.

This game is great for some lighthearted competition and a sweet treat at the same time!

4. Christmas Beer Pong

Beer pong is a timeless classic, but why not give it a festive twist?

What You Need:

• A glowing beer pong set (optional, but it’s cooler)
• Christmas lights to set the mood

How to Play:

• Dim the lights so the glow-in-the-dark cups and festive string lights take center stage.
• The rules are the same: aim, throw, drink, and repeat until you run out of cups—or balance!

Want to make it even harder? Turn off all the lights and play in the dark, with only the glow of the cups to guide your aim. Are you up for the challenge?

Time for Festive Fun! These Christmas drinking games are sure to add laughter and excitement to any holiday celebration. They’re easy to set up, fun to play, and perfect for creating unforgettable holiday memories. Just remember to drink responsibly and enjoy the festive cheer!