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Party games for kids and adults at Christmas? Help!

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BeanInMyBelly · 06/12/2010 13:49

We are going to my Aunt and Uncles this year for a big family Christmas. My mother emailed my aunt asking if she could bring anything, to which my aunt responded, cc'ing me in as well, saying that my grandparents were bringing some ham, her sister is bringing {insert other random food item here}, and could my mum and dad bring some wine for the toast. Then came my request. What, you may ask, have I been asked to bring? Nothing...
I've been given the 'amazing' Xmas Hmmtask of arranging entertainment for the evening, to include games that both the kids and the adults can join in, as well as games to keep the children entertained. I'm allowed to use the whole of the house in my plans, and I'm allowed to let the kids run around. I was under the impression that by the end of Christmas day, kids would play with their abundance of presents, eat chocolate and pass out on the sofa while watching disney movies? However, I am trying to get into the spirit of things, and wondered if anyone had some ideas to help a poor gal out? So far I've come up with games like 'Wink Murder', 'Blindmans Bluff', 'The Giant's Keys' and Christmas Bingo. Any advances? Also was thinking of doing a scavenger hunt, so any items you think would be fun to find (and easy to source), as well as a riddle to go with each item, I will be forever grateful if you could share your wisdom!! Smile x

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BeanInMyBelly · 06/12/2010 13:51

Ps - there will only be 3 kids, 1 6 year old boy, 1 9 year old girl, and 1 10 year old boy.
I have also asked my aunt if she has a Wii, if not i'm taking mine!!

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charlieincharge · 06/12/2010 14:28

Charades is traditional but keeps our motley crew going for a while. Can be very low effort which is what we find is required and can fizzle out rather than needing to reach a conclusion. Also gets funnier with alcohol.

You can some up with the ideas and make some themed cards beforehand, maybe even make up a 'pro-ops' box of random items or just wing it.

Fulfils our requirement of feeling we SHOULD be doing something as a family whilst not intense enough to make anyone feel they are being forced into participatory 'entertainment'. For example my brother in law has long tradition of lying down charades because he can't be arsed but adds to general amusement.

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