Virtual Holiday Party Ideas
These virtual holiday party ideas are for remote teams who want one party plan that everyone can play from home. Run the 15 Missions live in a 60 to 90 minute video call, or spread them across the week before the break. Everyone plays on their own phone, so it works for anything from a team of five to a whole company.
Missions
1. Deck the Desk! (PHOTO)
Kick off the party by giving your workspace a festive glow-up! Grab whatever holiday cheer you have nearby — fairy lights, a cozy mug, some cards, a scarf, or even a strategically placed candy cane — and arrange it around your desk or home office. Snap a photo of your holiday HQ and let the team see where the magic happens!
100 points
2. Dress to Impress (Holiday Edition) (PHOTO)
Time to raid your closet and unleash your inner holiday fashionista! 🎄✨ Put on your most festive, silly, or creative holiday item — ugly sweater, Santa hat, reindeer antlers, a DIY paper crown, or anything that screams 'holiday spirit' — and strike your best pose. Snap a photo showing off your look and let the team see how you celebrate in style!
200 points
3. Traditions That Warm the Heart (TEXT)
Every family, culture, and household has its own special way of marking the season — and we want to hear yours! Share one holiday tradition you grew up with or currently celebrate. It could be a cherished ritual, a beloved meal, a quirky family custom, or anything in between. Type your response in 1–3 sentences and let's celebrate what makes your holidays uniquely yours!
200 points
4. Festive Feast Feature (PHOTO)
Every holiday season comes with its own delicious traditions — and we want to see yours! Grab one festive food or drink from your kitchen (homemade cookies, hot cocoa, holiday candy, a special seasonal treat — you name it!) and snap a photo. If it's not immediately obvious what it is, add a small handwritten note or label to the shot. The cozier, the better! 🍪☕
200 points
5. Festive Furball (or Fern!) Photo Op (PHOTO)
Every holiday party needs a VIP guest — and yours is waiting at home! 🐾🌿 Dress up your pet, houseplant, or stuffed animal in something festive: a tiny scarf, a bow, a paper crown, or a string of lights draped nearby. No pet or plant? No problem — a piece of fruit rocking a holiday hat absolutely counts. Snap that iconic holiday portrait and let your team meet the real star of your home!
200 points
6. Say It in Another Language! (VIDEO)
The world celebrates the season in so many beautiful ways — and today, you're going to share a little of that magic! 🌍✨ Record a short video (under 30 seconds) saying a holiday greeting in any language other than the one you speak most often. Think Hanukkah Sameach, Feliz Navidad, Buon Natale, Joyeux Noël, Shab Yalda Mobarak — or surprise us with one we've never heard! Say the phrase, then tell the camera what it means and which holiday it celebrates.
400 points
7. Window Wonderland (PHOTO)
Every home has a little holiday magic hiding near a window or door — time to show it off! 🪟✨ Snap a photo of your window, front door, or balcony featuring any seasonal decoration: a wreath, fairy lights, paper snowflakes, a menorah glowing from the sill, or anything cozy and festive. No decorations? No problem — tape a quick hand-drawn snowflake or seasonal doodle to the glass and make it official!
400 points
8. My Holiday Must-Have 🎬🎵📖 (TEXT)
Every season has that one movie, song, or book that just *gets* it — the one you return to year after year like an old friend. Name your favorite winter holiday movie, song, or book and tell us in one sentence why it perfectly captures the spirit of the season for you. There are no wrong answers here, just great taste waiting to be discovered!
400 points
9. MacGyver the Holidays! (PHOTO)
Who needs a craft store when you've got a junk drawer? 🎉 Using only items you already have at home — think cotton balls, aluminum foil, paper, tape, marshmallows, or kitchen odds and ends — build a miniature winter scene or festive centerpiece in under 10 minutes. A marshmallow snowman, a foil star, a paper menorah — anything goes! Snap a photo of your masterpiece and show off your holiday ingenuity.
400 points
10. Bust a Holiday Move! (VIDEO)
It's time to let loose and show off your signature holiday groove! 🕺🎄 Record a short video (under 30 seconds) performing your best festive move — a jingle bell jog, a latke shuffle, a dramatic slow-motion gift unwrap, or whatever brings you joy. No dance experience required; the sillier, the better!
400 points
11. Decoration Detective (PHOTO)
Time to channel your inner holiday inspector! 🔍 Walk through every room of your home and count ALL the seasonal decorations you can find — ornaments, candles, cards, string lights, garlands, figurines, wreaths, you name it. Once you've tallied up the grand total, snap a photo of yourself holding up that many fingers or showing the number written on a piece of paper. How decked are those halls?
400 points
12. Recipe for the Holidays (VIDEO)
Every celebration has a dish that makes it feel like home. 🍽️ Grab a recipe card — handwritten, printed, or scribbled on whatever paper you can find — for a holiday food or drink that means the world to you. Hold it up, tell us what it is, and share why it's part of your celebration. Keep it under 30 seconds and let the love for your dish shine through!
400 points
13. Lights, Camera, Toast! 🎤 (VIDEO)
Time to step into the spotlight! Deliver a heartfelt (or hilariously over-the-top) holiday toast to your team — think big gestures, expressive faces, and dramatic pauses that would make Shakespeare jealous. No script required: just speak from the heart about gratitude, togetherness, silliness, or whatever the season means to you. Record your performance in 30 seconds or less and give it everything you've got. This is your moment!
500 points
14. Your Celebration Shelf (PHOTO)
Every holiday season tells a story — and yours deserves a spotlight! Find a small corner of your space (a shelf, windowsill, table, or tray) and arrange a few objects that represent YOUR winter celebration: a plant, a favorite mug, seasonal snacks, a photo, or anything nearby that feels meaningful to you. Then snap a photo of your little display! No two shelves will look alike, and that's exactly the point. 🕯️✨
500 points
15. The Grand Holiday Shoutout Finale! (VIDEO)
It's the grand finale, and we're ending with the warmest of warm fuzzies! 🎉 Record a short video (under 30 seconds) giving a heartfelt holiday shoutout to one specific teammate — say their name, share one real thing you genuinely appreciate about working with them, and close it out with your most festive gesture (a wave, a bow, a confetti toss, a dramatic hat tip — you choose!). Make it personal, make it fun, and make your teammate feel like the holiday MVP they truly are!
500 points
How to run it
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- 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.
