This "Draw and Guess" game is a free Christmas Pictionary Printable Style Set that gets everyone guessing Christmas words and activities before the timer buzzes. All you need is a pencil, some paper, and a few people ready to jump in this holiday season.
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Why We Love this Printable Christmas Game
- Green Easy cards, yellow Medium cards, and red Hard cards keep kids of all ages focused during busy Christmas celebrations.
- It's a fun way to connect during family game nights without any special materials or setup.
- Works great at Christmas parties, youth events, or in the classroom.
- Quick rounds mean no one waits long, and you can play as many as you need to fill a short break or a longer stretch of time.
Supplies
White cardstock
so your printable game cards feel sturdy enough for lots of rounds
Mini Sketch Pads
or a drawing board or plain paper for sketching.
A Game timer
Your phone will also work for the 1-2 minutes time window.
Printable Cards with Christmas Words & Phrases
Place them in a bowl or stack.
A Peek inside the Printable Set
- You get four full pages of color-coded printable christmas pictionary cards (72 Christmas words and phrases!).
- Green cards are gentle for younger kids.
- Yellow cards offer a bit more challenge.
- Red cards hold the hardest prompts for older kids and adults.
- The mix makes this a great game for family get-togethers, classroom events, or a simple night at home with hot chocolate and pajamas.
- We’ve also included a few blank cards in case your crew wants to add their own themed words.
A few sample drawing prompts include:
- Easy: Christmas Tree, Candy Cane, Santa, Christmas Lights
- Medium: Jingle Bells, North Pole, Hot Cocoa, Nutcracker
- Hard: Polar Express, Grinch Stole Christmas, Christmas Carols, Secret Santa
How to Play
This Draw and Guess game is inspired by the game of Pictionary, but it's even easier to play.
Download the 4-page Christmas Pictionary PDF at the bottom of this post
Instructions
- Cut your free printable word lists and put it in a face-down stack or place it in a bowl. (Sort by color if you want to use specific difficulty levels, or shuffle everything together for mixed play.)
- Split into 2 or more teams depending on the size of your family members.
- Set a time limit (60–90 seconds works great).
- The first team member picks a card and starts drawing, while their teammates guess the answer. No talking from the drawer.
- Their team members guess until someone lands on the correct answer or until the timer runs out.
- When the timer ends, it’s the next team's turn with a new drawer and a new card. Keep switching back and forth between teams so everyone gets a chance to draw.
- Play to a set number of points, or just keep going until you’re ready to wrap up.
Challenge Modes
- Holiday Music Round: Use short Christmas songs as your timer. Start the song, and the team draws and guesses until the music stops.
- Hard Mode Card: Let each team pick one tricky card and give it to the other team to solve.
- Opposite-Hand Draw: Have players draw with their non-dominant hand for an extra challenge (and usually some very questionable snowmen).
Tip
- Pair it with the Roll a Christmas Tree free printable if you want a second quick activity for wiggly kids.
More Holiday Activities
I hope you enjoy this free printable Christmas Pictionary game at your next holiday party! It’s a great way to create quality time during this busy time of year. And if you want more free printables like this, sign up for our newsletter so you never miss a new one.
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Free Christmas Printable Word Cards (Pictionary Style)
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