CHRISTMAS DICE GIFT EXCHANGE GAME
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Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style with the Christmas Dice Game! This is one of my family favourites and is the perfect way to exchange gifts and have a blast. Whether you’re playing with a small crew or a big crowd, it’s sure to be a winner. With a fun twist on classic gift exchange, you’ll never know what you’ll get when you roll the dice. So gather your loved ones, gather your presents, and let the games begin!
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What is a Christmas Dice Gift Exchange?
A Christmas dice gift exchange is a fun and simple game to set up. It involves rolling a dice to determine which gifts people will open. Each guest will bring with them a wrapped gift to the party. The game is played with each person taking turns rolling the dice and following instructions on the game card. The game works really well for a works Christmas gift exchange.
Hosting a Christmas dice gift exchange is a lot of fun, especially when most of the gifts have been unwrapped and players can see which gifts they can swap with. This is where it can get a lot of fun as people desperately try to steal and hope not to lose the gifts.
When I play this game with my family, I will often add a few boobie prizes. So, instead of something people would want, I will add a tacky gift. But here is the fun part the boobie prize that everyone is desperate to get rid of actually has a £10 note inside or is a clue for a better prize.
Roll the Dice Game Supplies
Our Christmas dice game is a blast to play and super simple to set up. With just a few items, you’ll have everyone in stitches as they steal, swap, and finally open their presents.
To get started, make sure you have a printer and grab our printable kit. I recommend using bright white card or paper for the best results. And if you have some dice lying around, even better! But don’t worry if you don’t; I’ve got you covered with a printable version included. That’s all you need SIMPLE!
Grab a Done For You Kit
I have put together a printable Christmas dice game kit to help you set up a gift exchange for your family, friends or work colleagues. Here is what you get in the printable kit.
- A gift drop party sign.
- Gift tags.
- Invitations.
- Instruction card.
- A matching printable dice.
How to Play the Game
Everyone has arrived, and it’s time to start playing the game! Here are some step-by-step instructions for playing a Christmas dice gift exchange:
- Have each player select a gift from the drop-off table and then have them sit in a circle.
- Decide on the starting player, and have them roll the dice.
- The number the player rolls corresponds to an activity on the game card. Everyone then must do what the matching number on the card says to do, for example, swap gifts, pass gifts to the right, open your gift, etc.
- The game continues in this way until all gifts have been opened.
To keep the game lively and engaging, play some upbeat holiday music in the background. If a player unwraps a gift, it is still in play and must be moved and swapped around the group. This just adds a whole lot of fun, as everyone can see what they are swapping!
I love this game a lot. You may think you are safe with the gift you unwrapped, but until the last person has rolled their dice your gift can still be swapped with another person, or passed left or right. So much fun.
With the game finished you can then admire everyone’s goodies.
More Christmas Party Games
If, like me, you are a sucker for a family get-together over Christmas, with games and good food, I know you will love these fun printables. The Christmas party bundle has lots of fun mini games. It includes a left right poem that is another fab game to play for a gift exchange.
Choosing the Right Gifts
So, let’s get everyone ready for the Christmas dice gift exchange! I’ve got some awesome tips to make sure everyone’s gift game is on point.
- First things first, let’s set a budget. Figure out how much you want to spend on each gift and make sure everyone knows so there are no surprises. We’re all about keeping everyone on the same page!
- Do you want players to bring more than one gift?
- Next, I like to pick a theme; this is optional but can be fun. How about “Tasty Treats” or “Fun in a Box” or “Disney”, for example? This will make the gift exchange even more entertaining when the gifts are revealed.
- Setting the Rules: Does anyone coming to your party have allergies? Is there a need for age-appropriate gifts… non-alcoholic etc. You want everyone to have a good time so it’s a good idea the gift to be swapped will be suitable for everyone.
Are You Ready To Play?
Christmas is a season of fun, and what better way to celebrate than to gather with our loved ones, create memories and spread the love by sharing gifts. So have everyone bring along a wrapped gift and get ready to take turns to roll the dice and pass gift around and even steal one from someone else. The laugh as people try their luck at getting the best present it’s infectious. It’s a great way to get everyone involved in the festivities and adds an element of surprise to the gift-giving process. Overall, the gift exchange game adds a playful touch to any Christmas gathering, making it an event to remember and, let’s face it, a lot more entertaining!
CHRISTMAS DICE GAME
Grab the done-for-you kit. It comes with invitations, printable dice, Instruction sheet, “Gift Drop Off” sign and gift tags.
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