Christmas Brain Teaser Games

Holiday brain teasers can add a fun challenge to any Christmas party, from puzzles to emoji song games to word picture games.

Keep in mind the interests and age groups or ability levels of your event's attendees when planning the tricky brain teasers and holiday puzzles you'll use. This will keep guests engaged and happy, while making the party a success!

There is no greater holiday brain teaser than an actual puzzle. This is a great choice for those with a classic sense of fun. You can find holiday-related jigsaw puzzles online or create your own puzzle as a gift to family or friends using an online service. You can also buy wooden and cardboard puzzles that are blank and precut at craft stores. This will allow you to attach your own pictures or wordplay for an extra dose of fun.

A photo collage puzzle is a meaningful gift for older generations of the family who can have fun and reminisce at the same time.

Puzzles make great Christmas presents. They're also an excellent brain teaser to set out for casual parties. Players can connect pieces whenever they're near the puzzle, but it doesn't have to be the focus of the evening. This way, the whole group can enjoy something together that engages their brain, but in a laid-back way. Don't forget to have an answer key nearby, or the names of people in the photographs if needed.

Holiday puzzles and brain teasers come in many forms. You can find many holiday-related crosswords and word search worksheets online. Most local newspapers will also run several holiday-related games starting in November and continuing into January. You can get copies of these and place them around your party space if you're hosting a holiday event.

There are also plenty of Christmas song picture games and other holiday musical challenges to try. If your family knows many Christmas carols, you can try "name that carol," Christmas carol Pictionary, Christmas carol bingo or Mad Libs with a musical holiday twist.

You can also find some compilations online that list popular Christmas carols by either first initials only, or by emoji. Players will have to think creatively, and some participants may have some very silly responses, which is always good for a laugh.

You can find many resources online that offer Christmas brain teasers. From holiday puzzles to wordplay, there's something for everyone. Many sites offer festive math games, too. Use one of these or create your own to test your family and friends in a different way. These puzzles typically use small pictures, like a snowman, Santa or wreath, to represent various numbers. Players have to use logic, process of elimination and some basic algebra skills to figure out what each shape represents, and then solve the equations.

Hidden picture games abound online too. You can print these out and provide them to party guests or use them as a festive activity with your children in the days leading up to the holiday. These games hide everyday objects or sometimes just Christmas items in a holiday scene. You're typically told what you need to find. Sometimes, you are provided with a picture of that item (this sort of brain teaser is best for young children), and other times, a description of the item is all you're given.

If your guests love problem-solving Christmas riddles, put their brain power to work! It can lead to a fun Christmas party and memorable night for all. Merry Christmas!