Looking for a way to sprinkle a little extra magic (and laughter) into your holiday season?
Elf games are the perfect way to do it! These silly, festive games will have everyone giggling like Santa’s helpers. They’re great for:
- Sprinkling interactive fun into your Elf on the Shelf tradition
- Holiday parties with family and friends
- A festive family game night
- Classroom parties
- Surviving winter break!
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Free Christmas Elf Games To Play Now
First, these funny elf on the shelf games can be found around the site and are totally free ways to add holiday magic.
1. Elf Scavenger Hunt
This free printable Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt will have your kids eagerly searching for their elf! Download and cut out the free cards, then hide the clues for the kids to find. (Their elf will be at the end of the hunt!)
2. Elf Tic Tac Toe Game
Use painter’s tape and bows to play a friendly game of tic-tac-toe with your elf! Masking tape and marshmallows on a table work well, too.
3. What’s Your Elf Name?
What’s your Christmas elf name? Is it…
Twinkle TreeStars
Jolly PickleToes
Find out with this fun and FREE printable elf name game! It’s incredibly easy to use for Christmas parties.
4. Board Game Bandit
Set up a board game (like Connect 4, Jenga, or Candy Land) mid-play and have the elf “competing” against another toy. The kids can then help finish the game for their elf and toy.
5. Christmas 5 Second Game: Elf Edition
Turn the popular 5 Second Rule Christmas Game into an elf edition! In this game, you must name 3 things in the category within 5 seconds. Here are fun ones to do for elves:
- Name 3 things an elf might make in Santa’s workshop.
- Name 3 things an elf might wear.
- Name 3 ways elves could travel to the North Pole.
- Name 3 chores an elf might do for Santa.
- Name 3 things an elf could hide in your house.
- Name 3 Christmas songs elves would sing while working.
- Name 3 gifts an elf might wrap.
- Name 3 rules elves might have to follow at the North Pole.
6. Let’s Play a Minute to Win It Game
Next, leave the supplies out for a Christmas minute to win it game with your elf, along with instructions for how the kids can play. For the game in the picture, you’ll need:
Players use a large spoon to move Christmas bows from one bowl to another while blindfolded. Whoever scoops the most within 60 seconds wins. It’s harder than it sounds!
7. Let’s Play a Candy Cane Game
Or leave out candy canes and instructions for how to play one of these fun and simple candy cane games! For the one in the picture, start with all of the candy canes in one bowl. Players have to transfer the candy canes to the other bowl without using their hands. The first one to move them over wins!
8. Christmas This or That
Next, leave this fun Christmas This or That printable next to your elf. You can have them circled as though the elf already did it, and then leave blank copies for the kids to do. Do they agree with their elf?
Or put these other fun holiday games next to your elf:
Epic Elf Games in the Elf Props Activity Pack
Next, these amazing Elf on the Shelf games can be found at a value bundle price in our Elf Props Activity Pack.
9. Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Cut out the snowman pieces and scatter them around your elf. Then, place the sign in your elf’s hands that says, “Do you want to build a snowman?”
Let your kids join in the fun and help their elf create a frosty snowman masterpiece!
Pro Tip: Print multiple copies of the snowman props to keep everyone happy and avoid arguments! Your kids can cut out their own snowman pieces too!
10. Can You Find The Candy Canes?
Cut out and hide the candy canes around your house. Then, place the sign in your elf’s hands that says, “Can you find the hidden candy canes?”
Print multiple copies of the candy canes for extra fun. And consider hiding a few small real candy canes as well. See who can find the most!
11. Christmas Scavenger Hunt
This mini printable prop includes a list of holiday-themed items for your kids to help their elf find.
Grab this larger Christmas Scavenger Hunt version to use during the holidays too.
More Fun Elf Games Around The Web
12. Roll The Dice Game
For this simple game, you’ll need:
- 6 paper cups
- One die
- Marker to write
Flip your cups upside down. Write the numbers 1-6 on them, and put a prize underneath one or two. Then, make a sign that says “Roll the Dice to Win a Prize” and have kids roll to see if they can get the prize cups.
13. Who Is Most Like An Elf?
In this fun Who’s Most Like An Elf game, guests read through silly elf-like traits, check off the ones that are true for them, and tally their scores to see who is the most like an elf! The player with the highest score wins, but you can even give a prize to the least elf-like person for extra laughs.
14. Snowball Toss
This idea via Jade Oneal is free and easy! Grab a cardboard box laying around in your basement or garage. Then make this fun snowball toss game using scissors, marker, and cotton balls.
15. Mystery Drink Challenge
And don’t miss the mystery drink challenge! Kids drink out of all four straws and guess what their elf was drinking. Try:
- water
- orange juice
- lemonade
- apple juice
Then wrap everything in tin foil and stick the crazy straws through.
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Easiest Elf on the Shelf Ideas
These easy Elf on the Shelf ideas help you pull off the magic without the late-night panic. With just a few household supplies and less than 5 minutes, you can set up funny, unique elf scenes that keep the spirit alive all December long.
The step-by-step guide gives you one idea for each day, from arrival to farewell.
Free Elf Notes
Elf on the Shelf notes add fun without the work.
Sticking a note in your elf’s arms is easy, helps with reading practice, and builds extra excitement. It’s a win-win for everyone!
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