Even though this year is different due to the pandemic, but that should not drown the festive cheer. You can still have the same fun! Decorate your house with pretty lights, put up flowers or small plants (if you don’t want the traditional tree), light lamps and candles and make the best of it by trying out these virtual games:
1. SECRET SANTA
An all time favourite, Secret Santa can never go out of fashion. In order to successfully play the game, follow the same steps as you normally would but then exchange the gifts virtually rather than in person. Make sure you provide the correct address so that everyone receives their gifts on time.
How do you do a virtual Secret Santa?
- Set a budget and pick a date.
- Gather participant wish lists.
- Draw names with an online tool like Elfster or Giftster.
- Mail gifts to recipients.
- Exchange gifts via video call.
2. CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL TONGUE TWISTER
This one is not for the kids! If you are an adult, pour yourself your favourite drink and try speaking tongue twisters. It might not be the same as drinking at your favourite bar, but it’s a sure way to keep the spirits high. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not make cocktails together over Zoom? Simply pick up the ingredients beforehand and whip them up together virtually. The rules to play the game are:
- Make a list of tongue twisters.
- Each person shall get 3 chances to recite the twister perfectly.
- If that person fails, then he has to take a drink.
- If she/he is successful, then everyone else has to drink.
3. NEVER HAVE I EVER
This is also an all-time favourite. You can use drinks (if you are of legal drinking age) or Christmas candies! You can connect with your loved one on a Zoom call. The first player starts by saying a simple statement about what they have never done before starting with “Never have I ever”. Anyone who at some point in their life has done the action that the first player says, must drink or eat a candy. Then the game continues around the circle, and the next person makes a statement.
4. VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS KARAOKE/ANTAKSHRI
Get the whole family singing on Zoom with karaoke or antakshri. We might not be able to do it in person this year, but we’re certain this alternative will work just as well. Guaranteed to fill your evening with laughter, simply download an online karaoke player to share using your ‘screen share’ button. Then, press play and the lyrics will come up, giving everyone the chance to join in.
5. GUESS WHO?
Fun for all ages, this game works by assigning each player a character. You can either choose famous faces, fictional characters or even people in your friendship circle. This game is certain to have everyone giggling.
How to play it:
The game is played turn-by-turn. One person is assigned a character, whom she/he has to guess by asking questions. You can set the limit of questions that can be asked, generally it is 20. The other players (who know the name of the character) will answer in only ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
Example, a player has been assigned the character of Spiderman.
To guess it, she/he can ask following questions:
Is it a male?
Age is around 30s?
Is it an actor?
Is it Bollywood actor?
And so on..
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