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You're the chairman of the Party Planning Committee for your work team, and like Angela, Pam, and Phyllis from The Office, you take the position very seriously. You may have spent hours tracking down the best karaoke machine or planning the festive dress code. But since your holiday party turned into a Zoom event this year, virtual work holiday party games are the only to-do item on your list.
Believe it or not, Bingo can really spice up any holiday party, especially if it's winter and holiday-themed. Snag this winter-themed Bingo set ($5, Etsy), and distribute a card to each guest.
You really want to 'wow' your coworkers and give them something to laugh about after a long year filled with lots of hard work and curveballs. They deserve to sip sparkling cider and win exciting prizes like a subscription box, Starbucks gift card, or desk organizer, all from the comfort of their own homes. Now, you may be thinking, 'Will people even want to play games, or just chat with each other?' and you'll certainly want to find a balance of the two. As the host, you'll want to give everyone time to catch up on what's happening in their lives outside of work, and then introduce one of these virtual holiday party games when there's a lull in conversation to get the party started.
Some will require your coworkers to print things out, such as a Bingo board, that you'll send out in advance. Others will be a race against the clock, a challenge to remember the lyrics to holiday songs, or an intricate puzzle that'll require you to work together to solve. Each can be enjoyed with the drink of choice to sugar and spice up everyone's night.
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1. Sip, Chip, And Stretch
Every holiday party, whether it's virtual or not, needs snacks and drinks. Be sure to encourage your coworkers to bring a tasty treat of their own to the digital gathering, as well as the holiday-themed drink they love. Then, use the witty cards in this beer yoga game ($16, Urban Outfitters) to play, 'Sip, Chip, Stretch.'
Follow the instructions. However, when they say grab a 'chip,' have your coworkers take a bite out of a treat. Play as long as you like, or until your drinks are finished.
2. The Cookie Box Contest
'Tis the season for foodie influencers to post pictures of their annual cookie box. Take a page out of their playbook for this game: 'The Cookie Box Contest.' Each player will either need to bake or buy a variety of cookies in advance, and then place them creatively in a box or tin. Props like candy canes, a cute dish towel with trees on it, or cookie cutters are encouraged.
Once everyone is done, have each person show off their final cookie box. Post pictures of them online to have fans of your company vote for their favorite.
3. Finish That Holiday Song
You know reindeer like Dasher and Dancer, but do you know the lyrics to your favorite holiday songs? This game certainly will put everyone's knowledge up to the test.
To play, pick one person in your group to be the DJ. Ask them to sing or play a holiday song, and pause it between two major lines. Once the song is paused, someone can raise their hand, and try to finish the lyric. The first person to raise their hand gets to answer, and if they answer correctly they can win a prize like a gift card.
4. Prancer's Pictionary
For 'Prancer's Pictionary,' you and your coworkers will need to split up into two teams, and have notepads on hand. Once you've split up, one team will pick a person to draw a holiday item of their choosing on their pad. The rest of the team will have to guess what the person is drawing, but will only have one minute to do so.
At the end, the team who guessed the most items correctly is eligible for a prize decided by the host, or a celebratory toast in their honor.
5. Merry And Bright Bingo
Believe it or not, Bingo can really spice up any holiday party, especially if it's winter and holiday-themed. Snag this winter-themed Bingo set ($5, Etsy), and distribute a card to each guest ahead of time via email. Then, once you're all settled in, start calling out the image tiles for everyone to cross off. Have prizes, like supplies to make a hot chocolate charcuterie board, on the line.
6. An Ugly Sweater Fashion Show
Do you remember the Halloween episode of The Office when they had a fashion show in their costumes? Replicate that during your virtual holiday party. Make sure everybody wears an ugly holiday sweater to the gathering, and then put on classic tunes so each person can show off their #look.
If you want to take this game to the next level, have everyone vote for their favorite ugly sweater and runway presentation at the end.
7. Dashing Through The Clues
There are many smart cookies in your office, who will totally appreciate the mysterious style of this game, called 'Dashing Through The Clues.' The game requires the party host to put together a 'sledding trail' prior to the virtual gathering. Along the trail are riddles for your coworkers to solve. Some clues can be trivia questions like, 'What year did The Santa Clause come out?' while others can require a co-worker to find the red ornament on their tree.
The goal is to reach the end of the sledding trail, where a bag of presents —aka your company holiday gift reveal — awaits.
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8. Marshmallow Mugs
'Marshmallow Mugs' is perfect for coworkers who like to get a little competitive. This game puts two people up against each other — virtually, of course — to see how many marshmallows they can each land in a mug that's about six feet away from them. The catch is, you're only given one minute to sink as many into your drink as you can.
You can treat this game like March Madness and create a big bracket. The ultimate champion can win a holiday mug which you ship to their house.
9. I Spy Santa
When you were a kid, you may have flipped through Where's Waldo? books for hours. This game is similar, as it hides a tiny cartoon Santa in a larger picture for your coworkers to find. To play, simply download Adobe Photoshop and create a few images with a hidden Santa. Then, make use of Zoom's screen-sharing feature to show your co-workers the image.
10. Who Can Do It...
If you and your coworkers are pretty close and enjoy pulling pranks on each other like Jim Halpert and Dwight Schrute, go grab Who Can Do It... ($16, Target). This game comes with cards that you'll read out to the group. Each says something like, 'Do an impression of a judge,' or 'Text a random number.' It's sure to break the ice during your virtual party and spice up your night.
It's that time of year where you and your coworkers get to kick back and celebrate your hard work with a holiday party. The only problem is, this year, you've likely been working from home for most or all of it due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. If your office is having a party, it's most likely virtual, which means you might need to come up with some virtual work holiday party ideas. Just because the festivities are taking place over Zoom, that doesn't mean they can't be super fun.
A lot of the activities you've been doing during your virtual happy hours can happen at the holiday party as well, but with a festive spin. Try a mulled wine or holiday spirits tasting if everyone is 21 or up. Play a virtual game, like holiday tunes bingo. You can even assign a party attire, asking everyone to wear their best holiday sweaters. The merriest and brightest lewk wins a prize.
Instead of tinsel garland and poinsettias as your decor, consider a festive Zoom background and funny Snap Camera filters to make your holiday party pics stand out. All you need to do is finalize your work party plans, and send out the E-vites. It's as simple as that for another event that's so fun you'll be talking about it at your virtual water cooler talks for months.
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1. A Holiday Wine Tasting To Make Spirits Bright
Don't just do a holiday cocktail party, but plan a virtual wine tasting. If someone in the office is a wine connoisseur, see if they want to lead a special tasting of holiday drinks, like mulled wine or champagne cocktails. You could also send out holiday packages with mini bottles wine and festive treats, like candy canes and gingerbread. Then, see which wines pair best with each treat.
2. Holiday Bingo Is Always A Fun Idea
Bingo is an easy game to play with your coworkers virtually. Send out different bingo cards to each team member to print out and use. You can even find some festive cards on Etsy for a great price ($3, Etsy).
If you want to take it up a notch, play holiday tunes bingo. Put together a playlist of Christmas songs, and have it play on shuffle. Each card will have different songs list, and when your song plays you get to mark it off.
3. Get Creative With A Virtual Secret Santa
If your office has a Secret Santa tradition, there's no need to stop it this year. Get creative with your presents and do a virtual gift exchange. Instead of sending things in the mail, everyone can get online gifts.
4. Make It An Ugly Holiday Sweater Party
Set the attire to ugly holiday sweaters. Let everyone know that there will be a contest, and the most festive sweater will win. Not only will this inspire people to dress up, but it'll also bring on a bunch of silly picture opportunities.
5. Challenge Your Coworkers To A Holiday Charcuterie Board Off
Holiday charcuterie boards are crushing it right now. There are hot chocolate boards, Christmas-themed ones, and even Disney holiday ideas you can try. Challenge your coworkers to put together the most Insta-worthy cheese board. Send over some supplies, if it's in the budget, to help them get started, like a holiday meat and cheese box ($30, Harry & David).
6. Send Out Festive Backgrounds For Your Team To Use On Zoom
Instead of hanging up garland and decorating Christmas trees for your office party decor, you can send out some festive Zoom backgrounds. This is an easy, budget-friendly way to spice up your virtual party. It'll also make your party group screenshots more Insta-worthy.
7. Host A Virtual Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Put together a list of holiday items people might have in their homes for a virtual scavenger hunt, like a gingerbread house, several candy canes, or a snowman figurine. Include a few office inside jokes. The most fun will be going over the items everyone grabbed like a show and tell presentation. Whoever has the most items on the list, wins.
8. Play Some Team Building Virtual Games
Holiday Party Bingo Game
The holiday party can be a great opportunity to get some team building in. Play a few rounds of games on JackBox or book a virtual experience from Main Event that's catered towards team building exercises. You could even do a simple game where everyone submits one fun fact about themself, and then you guess who it's about.
9. Watch A Holiday Movie With Fun Commentary
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'Tis the season to watch as many holiday movies as possible. Plan a virtual movie night instead of a big party, where you stream a classic like The Santa Clause or Elf. Feel free to add in your own commentary to make your coworkers laugh.