Office Holiday Party Ideas
These office holiday party ideas are packaged as one game for coworkers to play during an in-person holiday party. The 14 Missions run alongside the party and fill about 60 to 90 minutes. Everyone plays on their own phone, and several Missions mix people across departments, so it works best with ten or more people.
Missions
1. New Friend, Who Dis? 🎉 (PHOTO)
The party's just getting started — and so is your social butterfly era! Find someone from a completely different department that you've never chatted with before, introduce yourself, and snap a smiling selfie together. New connections are the best holiday gift of all!
100 points
2. Tree-mendous Trivia! (TEXT)
Every year, millions of people deck the halls with a beautifully decorated evergreen tree — but do you know where this beloved tradition actually got its roots? 🌲 Think back through your holiday history knowledge and type your answer: in which country did the tradition of decorating an evergreen tree for the winter holiday season originate?
150 points
3. Hidden Holiday Gem (PHOTO)
Every party has a star decoration — but the REAL magic is hiding somewhere unexpected. 🎄✨ Hunt around the entire venue (not just the obvious tree!) and find the most creative or surprising holiday decoration you can spot. Get in close and snap a detailed photo that shows off exactly what makes it special!
200 points
4. The Great Gift-Wrap Race (VIDEO)
Grab one colleague and race the clock! Together, wrap any random office object — a stapler, water bottle, or whatever you can find — using only office supplies or wrapping materials. You've got 30 seconds. Hit record, say go, and let the beautiful chaos unfold. Speed is the goal, neatness is strictly optional!
400 points
5. Holiday Memories Lane (TEXT)
Every holiday season comes with its own special magic — and we want to hear yours! 🎉 Share your favorite winter holiday tradition from childhood, whether it's lighting the menorah, decorating a tree, making tamales, or something totally unique to your family. Any culture, any background — all traditions are welcome here. Keep it to 240 characters or fewer!
150 points
6. Cookie Canvas (PHOTO)
Grab a plain sugar cookie and at least two decorating supplies from the party table — icing, sprinkles, candy, you name it! Decorate your cookie to represent something from your own winter holiday tradition or a coworker's. When your masterpiece is ready, hold it up and snap a photo. Every cookie tells a story — what's yours?
400 points
7. The Office Jingle Bell Jam (VIDEO)
Gather at least two colleagues and unleash your inner pop stars! 🎶 Write and perform an original 15-to-30-second holiday jingle about your team, department, or office life — sung, rapped, or spoken rhythmically, your call. The only rule: your jingle MUST include at least one reference to your actual job or workplace. Extra points for silliness and originality (well, not literally, but you get the idea). Hit record and let the world hear your holiday hit!
400 points
8. Give a Shout-Out! (PHOTO)
Someone on your team made a difference this year — and it's time to let them know! 🌟 Think of a colleague who deserves some recognition (big win or small act of kindness, it all counts), write their name and one reason you appreciate them on a sticky note or piece of paper, then snap a photo of yourself holding it up right next to them. Spread that holiday warmth!
400 points
9. Best-Dressed Spotter (PHOTO)
Someone at this party went ALL out on their holiday look — and it's your job to find them! 🎄✨ Scout the entire room (no settling for the first person you see!) and track down the most festive outfit or accessory in the building. Once you've found your holiday fashion icon, snap a photo together with a big thumbs-up. All styles of festive flair count — ugly sweaters, sparkly accessories, jingle bell earrings, you name it!
200 points
10. The Four-Word Toast (VIDEO)
Think you can pull off a holiday miracle? Team up with three colleagues from at least two different departments for the ultimate synchronized toast! 🥂 Get everyone to clink their glasses (or cups) together, then each person says ONE word in sequence to form a four-word holiday wish — and everyone cheers at the exact same moment. Film the whole thing in 30 seconds or less with all four faces on screen. Teamwork makes the dream work!
500 points
11. Deck the Halls… But How Many Ways? (TEXT)
Time to channel your inner holiday detective! 🔍 Look all around you — up, down, left, right — and count how many *distinct types* of holiday decorations you can spot from where you're standing right now. String lights count as one type, ornaments as another, wreaths as another, and so on. Type in your total count. No peeking at your neighbor's answer — this is all about your own eagle-eyed observation!
400 points
12. Table-Top Winter Wonderland (PHOTO)
Channel your inner snow globe artist — no craft supplies needed! Grab whatever you can find within arm's reach (napkins, cups, cutlery, ribbons, food items) and build a mini winter landscape or holiday scene right on the table. You've got 8 minutes to improvise your masterpiece. When you're done, hold it at arm's length and snap a photo of the full scene. May the most resourceful sculptor win!
500 points
13. Living Holiday Card (PHOTO)
Gather some colleagues and strike a pose! Arrange yourselves into a living holiday card scene — think a lineup of menorah candles, a circle of carolers mid-song, or a cozy winter wonderland tableau. The scene should be instantly recognizable as a specific holiday moment. Snap a photo of your festive masterpiece!
550 points
14. The Grand Finale Flock 🎉 (PHOTO)
This is it — the ultimate party send-off! Round up the biggest crew you can find (aim for 10 or more!) and snap a single epic group photo with everyone wearing their best 'Happy Holidays!' face. Rope in coworkers you haven't even met yet — the more the merrier! Make it the shot that says 'we celebrated together and it was legendary.'
400 points
How to run it
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- Play. Start the game. Players complete Missions to earn points, and the leaderboard shows who is winning.
