Everyone around the world knows that Christmas in the Philippines is on a whole different level. With Christmas festivities starting as early as September, Filipinos really put great importance on the holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus.
This year, make Christmas with the whole family a lot funner with these ten tried and tested parlor games that are bound to get people of all ages excited. Pool in some prizes for the games and make it all the more enticing for everyone to show their friendly competitive spirits.
Ready to make this year’s Christmas one to remember? Gather the family and play these games with them:
1.) Pinoy Henyo
There’s no Filipino party without Pinoy Henyo. This game, popularized by a famous noontime TV show, is a guessing game that any member of the family can do.
Have one player sit on a chair facing the audience. Then, have him/her place a piece of paper on their forehead, which states the word they have to guess. He/she will have to ask the audience questions to figure out the word, while the audience can only answer with “yes” or “no.”
2.) Sandok Game
Popularized last year, the “sandok game” is an exciting activity that every participant would love. On the table, have some money and sheets of paper scattered around. Then, the player would have to try to “scoop” the money into a bowl using a flat spatula while blindfolded.
This game is bound to have everyone laughing, cheering, and screaming of excitement!
3.) Roll the Bottle
This game is all about strategy and focus. Lay different amounts of money on a flat surface and have the player roll a bottle on top of it. The aim of the player should be to land the bottle on top of a money bill. If it lands on top of a money bill, they get to keep the prize. If it doesn’t land on top of a money bill, they lose their turn and the next player gets to try their luck.
4.) Money Train
The money train is a fun, suspenseful game that is all about luck. The players will have to line up and form a “train.” With music playing in the background, they then walk up to one “host” who will be holding money behind their back. The host will pick out a bill from behind their back and hand it to the player.
The twist in playing the money train is that usually, the players would keep returning to the host until the money runs out. What makes it even funner is that there should be more “small bills” than “big bills.” For example, there should be more Php20, Php50, and Php100 peso bills than Php200, Php500, and Php1000 to make it more exciting.
5.) Bring Me
A classic game of bring me can be a fun way to get everyone warmed up during Christmas gatherings. Have them bring some normal everyday items, and make it more exciting by escalating the difficulty level of the things you’re asking for after a while. Have small prizes wrapped as gifts ready for the winners so that they have more things to unwrap during Christmas Eve.
6.) Longest Line
Even adults get competitive in a game of ”longest line!” Using only the things on their bodies and the things they are carrying, have people try to make the longest line. There will be two or more competing teams, and the team with the longest line will win the prize.
These are only some of the many games you can play with your family during Christmas. Buy all your Christmas gifts and prizes from edamama for a hassle-free shopping experience. Orders come with FREE gift wrapping, and are eligible for FREE delivery.
Merry Christmas!
