Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt
This Christmas light scavenger hunt is for families and friends touring holiday light displays by car or on foot. Plan on an evening of one to two hours to work through the 20 Missions. Play as one household, or split a bigger group into teams of two to six with a phone for each team.
Missions
1. Let the Hunt Begin! (PHOTO)
Your holiday adventure starts NOW! 🎄 Spot any house along your route decked out with Christmas lights — big, small, blinking, glowing, it all counts! Snap a photo of your very first festive find and kick off what's sure to be an epic night of lights, laughs, and holiday magic.
100 points
2. Inflate the Excitement! (PHOTO)
Spotted a blow-up holiday giant in the wild? 🎅 Find a massive inflatable decoration — Santa, a snowman, a reindeer, or any larger-than-life holiday character — and snap a photo! Bonus bragging rights if it's taller than your tallest group member.
150 points
3. Reindeer Roll Call! (TEXT)
Before you go hunting for reindeer displays out there in the wild, let's make sure you know your sleigh team! How many reindeer does Santa have pulling his sleigh in total — including that shiny-nosed superstar, Rudolph? Type your answer as a number.
100 points
4. O Holy Night Find (PHOTO)
Keep your eyes peeled for one of the most timeless holiday displays around — a nativity scene! Spot an outdoor manger scene featuring figures like Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, or the Wise Men and snap a photo. 🌟
150 points
5. Candy Cane Lane (PHOTO)
Those red-and-white striped beauties are a holiday classic — now go find some! Snap a photo of any candy cane decorations you spot on your route, whether it's a row of candy cane pathway lights lining a driveway, an oversized candy cane prop, or candy cane-themed yard art. The more the merrier! 🍬
200 points
6. Thumbs Up for the Best House! (PHOTO)
You've been scouting the neighborhood like pros — now it's time to crown your favorite find! Head to the most jaw-droppingly lit house you've spotted so far, gather your whole crew in front of it, and snap a photo with everyone throwing their biggest, most enthusiastic thumbs up. Big smiles, big energy — let's see that holiday spirit! 🎄👍
400 points
7. One Color to Rule Them All (PHOTO)
Some decorators go all-in on a single color — and honestly? It's a bold move that pays off! Find a house or display lit up entirely (or almost entirely) in one color — all blue, all white, all red, you name it. Snap a photo of this monochromatic masterpiece and let the single-color supremacy speak for itself!
400 points
8. Up on the Rooftop! (PHOTO)
You hear him, you see him — now snap the proof! 🎅 Find a house that has taken its holiday spirit to new heights with a rooftop decoration — think Santa and his sleigh, a team of reindeer perched on the peak, or any eye-catching display placed right on the roofline itself. Yard decorations don't count — this one has to be up top! Photograph the full rooftop display and claim your points.
400 points
9. Jingle All the Way! (VIDEO)
It's time to unleash your inner rockstar — or at least your inner holiday goose! 🎶 Find a festively decorated house, gather your whole crew, and belt out the first verse of 'Jingle Bells' on camera. No judgment on pitch, no judgment on timing — just pure, glorious holiday chaos. Record your performance in 30 seconds or less and let the caroling begin!
400 points
10. Do You See What I See? ⛄ (PHOTO)
Frosty's out here stealing the spotlight, and it's your job to find him! Snap a photo of a snowman decoration — whether he's a glowing yard art figure, a chubby inflatable, or a lit-up lawn ornament, make sure your new icy pal is front and center in the shot. The snowman must be clearly visible and the undisputed star of your photo!
300 points
11. Icicle Lights Spotted! (PHOTO)
Brrr — those aren't real icicles, but they're just as cool! 🧊 Hunt down a house draped in icicle lights — those long, cascading strands that hang from the roofline or gutters and mimic a frozen winter wonderland. Snap a photo of the icy display to prove you found them!
400 points
12. Human Christmas Tree! 🎄 (PHOTO)
Time to get creative and a little ridiculous! Arrange your group into the shape of a Christmas tree — stack up, spread out your arms like branches, and raid the car for scarves, hats, or anything festive to decorate yourselves. The sillier and more tree-like, the better! Snap a photo of your masterpiece and show the world you're the most festive forest around.
400 points
13. Reach for the Stars (or Angels!) (PHOTO)
Keep your eyes peeled for the crown jewel of any holiday display — a glowing star or angel perched up high! Snap a photo of a lit-up star or angel topper, whether it's shining on an outdoor Christmas tree, mounted on a rooftop, or standing tall as a yard decoration. These beauties can be tricky to spot, so stay sharp and scan those treetops!
400 points
14. Bulb Bonanza: How Many Lights?! (TEXT)
Think you've got a sharp eye? Find the most heavily decorated house on your route and make your best guess: how many individual light bulbs do you think are lighting up that dazzling display? Type your number below — there's no wrong answer, but the closest guess to our host's benchmark earns some serious bragging rights. May the best estimator win! 🎄
400 points
15. The Big WOW Moment (VIDEO)
You've found it — the crown jewel of Christmas light displays! Pull up, roll down the windows, and hit record. Give your most dramatic, over-the-top WOW reaction as a group: gasps, jaw drops, exclamations, maybe even a happy tear or two. The more theatrical, the better! Capture the whole crew's reaction in 30 seconds or less.
Passengers handle the phone; drivers keep their eyes on the road.
For walkers, stay on the sidewalk!
500 points
16. Lights in Sync! (PHOTO)
Somewhere out there, a house is putting on a full-on light show — flashing, sequencing, and dancing in perfect time with holiday music. Hunt down a synchronized or music-synced light display where the lights change in rhythm with a broadcast or Bluetooth tune. These showstoppers are rare, so keep your eyes (and ears!) peeled. Snap a photo of this dazzling spectacle to claim your points!
550 points
17. Lights That Tell a Story (PHOTO)
Some holiday displays go way beyond a few string lights — they're full-on scenes straight out of a storybook! 📖✨ Find a display that tells a complete story: Santa touching down on a rooftop with his reindeer, a full nativity tableau packed with figures and animals, elves hard at work in a workshop — you get the idea. Multiple distinct elements must be visible, forming one cohesive, narrative scene. Snap a photo of the whole display and let the story speak for itself!
550 points
18. Weird & Wonderful: Most Unexpected Display (PHOTO)
Not every holiday decorator plays by the rules — and we love them for it! 🎄👽 Hunt down the single most unusual, unexpected, or downright bizarre holiday decoration you spot on your route. Think Star Wars meets Christmas, a tropical beach Santa, a Halloween-Christmas mashup, or anything that made you do a double-take. Snap a photo of your wildest find — the weirder, the better!
550 points
19. Lights in Motion (PHOTO)
Most holiday displays just sit there looking pretty — but the BEST ones move! 🎄✨ Hunt down a house or display where something physically animates: a waving Santa, spinning reindeer, sequencing figures, or any element that's got some real holiday hustle. Snap a photo of those kinetic decorations in action and show us the magic!
550 points
20. Home for the Holidays (PHOTO)
You've honked at inflatables, gasped at light shows, and sung your hearts out — now it's time to bring it home! 🏠✨ Photograph your own front door or home decked out in holiday glory. No decorations at home? No problem! Raid the car, dig through your bags, and improvise a creative makeshift display using whatever you've got on hand. Make it festive, make it yours, and make it memorable — this is your grand finale!
500 points
How to run it
- Copy the template. Click "Copy this template in Goosechase" and log in or sign up. You get your own copy with every Mission on this page.
- Invite people with the join link. Share your join link so players can join from any web browser or mobile device.
- Play. Start the game. Players complete Missions to earn points, and the leaderboard shows who is winning.
