This Christmas Book Club Pass The Prize Left To Right Game is So Much Fun
Book clubs in December always feel a little more magical.
There’s the glow of twinkle lights, mugs of cocoa in hand, and friends gathered together to celebrate both stories and the season.
If you’re planning a holiday meeting this year, adding a game can bring even more laughter to your night.
And this Christmas Book Club Pass The Prize Game is one of the easiest and most festive ideas to try.
Continue reading below to see how it all works (and to snag a copy!)
What Is a Pass the Prize Game?
If you’ve never played before, the idea is simple. Guests sit in a circle with a small wrapped gift in the middle. As someone reads a playful story aloud, the gift moves left or right every time those words appear. By the end of the story, whoever is holding the prize gets to keep it!
It’s lighthearted, quick, and always gets everyone smiling. Think of it as a mix between a silly Christmas story and a mini gift exchange.
Why It’s Perfect for Book Clubs
Book clubs are already about sharing stories, and this game builds on that tradition in such a fun way. Instead of discussing chapters, you’re acting them out together, passing gifts with every turn of the tale.
It fits beautifully into a Christmas book club night, a December ladies’ luncheon, or even a cozy brunch gathering.
All you need is:
- A printed copy of the Christmas left/right story
- A small wrapped prize (a holiday candle, a chocolate bar, or even a bookstore gift card work great)
- A group of friends ready to laugh and play
A Little Holiday Magic
What I love most about this game is how it instantly adds cheer without taking much effort.
You don’t need to prep supplies or explain complicated rules.
Just gather everyone together, pour the cocoa, and let the story do the work.
By the end, you’ll have giggles, smiles, and a lucky winner walking away with a prize!
Oh, and by the way…
if you’re putting together your December book club night and want even more festive ways to celebrate, I made a complete Book Club Christmas Games Bundle that’s filled with cozy, literary-themed fun.
It includes 18 printable Christmas games made especially for readers — from icebreakers and scavenger hunts to trivia, charades, and creative word challenges — all designed to make your gathering feel effortless and full of laughter.
You can print them in minutes, mix and match your favorites, and have an entire night of book-loving holiday cheer ready to go.
Grab the full Book Club Christmas Games Bundle here and make this year’s meeting your most memorable one yet.
