This Roll a Christmas Tree dice game is the perfect way to bring fun, color, and laughter to your holiday celebration. And it requires minimal prep.
It’s a simple yet memorable Christmas activity the whole family will enjoy.
Players take turns rolling one die and decorating their tree with colorful candies or tokens. The first one to complete their tree wins!
This free printable game is festive, fast-paced, and fun for kids and adults alike. You can grab it at the bottom of the post or save the idea below to get the game pdf sent straight to you!
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Why You’ll Love This Roll a Christmas Tree Game
It’s low-prep and easy to set up. It’s perfect for busy parents and teachers.
Kids stay entertained while cookies bake or presents get wrapped.
This fun game also encourages color recognition, counting, fine motor skills, and turn-taking. It’s amazing on so many levels.
It’s the perfect game for classroom parties, family game nights, or Christmas Eve fun.
And let’s be honest… everyone loves an excuse to sneak a few M&M “ornaments” while they play!
Supplies You Need
To get started, gather the following:
- A bag of M&M’s or Skittles in classic colors (red, blue, orange, green, and yellow)
- One die
- The free printable Roll A Christmas Tree game sheet (found at the bottom of this post)
- A flat surface to play on
- Optional: Use mini cups or bowls to hold M&Ms for each player. Or play with a shared bowl in the center.
What if you don’t want to use M&Ms?
This game can be played many different ways! You can substitute:
When you play with markers or stickers, display the finished Christmas trees on the fridge, wall, or bulletin board for some extra holiday cheer!
How to Play Roll a Christmas Tree
1. Give each player a Christmas tree game sheet and set out a supply of M&M’s in the five listed colors.
2. Players take turns rolling one die.
3. Each number corresponds to a color on the Christmas tree:
- 1 = Red
- 2 = Blue
- 3 = Orange
- 4 = Green
- 5 = Yellow
- 6 = Any Color (Your Choice!)
Making 6 a “wild” roll keeps things fun and festive. Players can choose any color they still need to keep the game moving! If you’re using M&M’s and want to stick with the classic set, you can always make 6 the brown ornament instead.
4. After rolling, players place one matching candy ornament on their tree.
5. The first player to decorate their entire tree wins!
That’s it! Simple, quick, and full of giggles. Especially if someone keeps rolling the same number over and over!
How long does this game take? Each game takes about 10 minutes. Just long enough to keep kids entertained without losing their attention.
In our house, the real challenge was keeping enough M&M’s on the table. My kids (and husband) kept “accidentally” taste-testing their ornaments between turns!
We played a few rounds with M&M’s (the speed round version described below was our favorite!). Then we switched to markers and hung our finished trees on the fridge.
Pro Tip: Doing this for a big gathering or holiday party? Print several and set up a Roll-a-Christmas Tree station at a table.
Super Fun Game Variations to Try
The basic game can be spiced up with these festive twists. Try one of these:
- Speed Round: Everyone rolls at the same time to see who finishes decorating first.
- Use it as a Number-matching Game: Fill in the circles with numbers and have the participants count the dots on the die and mark down the corresponding number as they roll.
- Make it an Action Edition: Add silly Christmas-themed actions to each number. For example:
Roll a 1? Do your best Santa impression.
Roll a 2? Act out an item from your Christmas wish list this year. See if the others can guess what it is. No words allowed!
Roll a 3? Shout your hilarious elf name!
Roll a 4? Sing a line from a holiday song.
Roll a 5? Ask one interesting Christmas Trivia Question.
Roll a 6? Shout “Merry Christmas!” in your silliest voice.
- Group Game: Play in teams and race to see which group can decorate their tree first.
Grab the Free Roll a Christmas Tree Dice Game Printable
Ready to roll? Download your free printable Christmas Tree game sheet below and get started with this tree-mendously fun family favorite.
Pro Tip: Print on white cardstock for added durability. You can also store it in a plastic sleeve and reuse it year after year while you’re wrapping gifts or baking cookies!
Don’t miss these hilarious Christmas Minute To Win It Games too! From candy cane challenges to tree building with plastic cups, kids and adults have a blast and stay in the holiday spirit.
More Christmas Fun
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