The best virtual holiday party games are short, run in a browser next to the video call, and let everyone play on their own device. A simple plan for a remote team is 45 minutes: a five-minute icebreaker, a holiday drawing game, a quick quiz and a closing vote. Every game below is free on Drawblins, needs no download or sign-up, and works on Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet.
A 45-minute virtual holiday party plan
- Minutes 0 to 5, icebreaker. Would You Rather asks one question at a time and needs one tap per person, so late arrivals can join in straight away.
- Minutes 5 to 20, holiday drawing game. Draw & Guess with holiday party words loads 45 winter and office party words, from snowman to out of office.
- Minutes 20 to 30, quiz. Speed Trivia lets the whole team answer at once, so it scales from 5 people to a full department.
- Minutes 30 to 40, guess the crowd. Survey Says scores players for matching what most of the team answered, which tends to start good arguments.
- Minutes 40 to 45, wrap up. Most Likely To ends the party with a vote on who is most likely to answer email on vacation.
Paste one room link into the call chat for each game. The host can switch games inside the same room, so people only click a link once.
Best virtual holiday party games by team size
Small teams, 3 to 10 people
- Draw & Guess with the holiday word pack, so everyone gets several turns to draw.
- Two Truths and a Lie with a holiday twist: two true holiday traditions and one made up.
- Fake Artist, where one player does not know the word and has to bluff.
Medium teams, 10 to 30 people
- Speed Trivia and Survey Says, because everyone answers at the same time.
- Bingo, a calm game that runs itself while people chat.
Large teams and all-hands, 30 people or more
- Speed Trivia holds up to 500 players in one room.
- Last One Standing is elimination trivia with a single winner, a good closer for a big call.
For more large-group options, see party games for large groups online.
Free virtual holiday party ideas for work
- Ugly sweater round. Ask everyone to wear one on camera, then vote in a Most Likely To round.
- Holiday words drawing game. The Christmas Pictionary words and the holiday party pack both load into Draw & Guess in one click.
- Team-made trivia. Add custom words or in-jokes so the game feels like your team, not a generic quiz.
- Keep it inclusive. The holiday party pack mixes winter, New Year and office words, so it works for teams that celebrate different holidays or none.
- Keep it short. 45 minutes is plenty. People leave a short party wanting more, which is better than the other way round.
Holiday party words for the drawing game
These are the 45 words the holiday party pack loads. Press the button to open a room with them, or copy the list for your own game.
Easy Holiday party words
snowman, gift, mittens, scarf, penguin, polar bear, candle, cookie, igloo, snowflake, fireworks, party hat, balloon, cake, sled
Medium Holiday party words
hot cocoa, ice skating, gingerbread, menorah, dreidel, ugly sweater, fireplace, earmuffs, snow globe, gift exchange, champagne toast, party playlist, snowboard, cozy blanket, office party
Hard Holiday party words
white elephant, Secret Santa, out of office, New Year countdown, resolution, year end review, team photo, muted on the call, snowed in, regifting, holiday traffic, late night karaoke, snowball fight, awkward small talk, early checkout
Common questions
What are good virtual holiday party games?
Good virtual holiday party games run in a browser next to the call and let everyone play on their own device. Draw and Guess with holiday words, Speed Trivia, Survey Says, Would You Rather and Most Likely To all work well and are free on Drawblins.
How long should a virtual holiday party be?
About 45 minutes. That leaves time for an icebreaker, two or three games and a closing vote, without people drifting off camera.
Are these virtual holiday party games free?
Yes. Every game on Drawblins is free in a web browser, with no download and no sign-up for players.
Do the games work on Zoom, Teams and Google Meet?
Yes. The games run in a browser tab, so they work next to any video call. Paste the room link into the call chat and nobody needs to share a screen.
How many people can play?
Draw and Guess holds up to 30 players drawing and hundreds guessing. Speed Trivia holds up to 500 players in one room, which covers most all-hands calls.
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Last updated: 9 November 2026
