7 Games to Play with Gift Cards
These fun games to play with gift cards are so fun for parties, gift exchanges, or just making things more exciting!
We’ve tried most of these ourselves, and honestly? The laughter and chaos are half the fun.
They’re easy to set up, great for all ages, and make giving a gift card way more memorable.
Whether you’re playing with family, coworkers, or a youth group, you’ll love how playful these ideas are.
Let’s jump into seven simple Christmas gift card games that everyone will want to play again next year!
Pass the Prize Left to Right
This one is a classic. It’s one of our favorites to play with a gift card!
You wrap it up like a present and read a fun little Christmas story out loud.
Every time you hear “left” or “right,” the gift card gets passed around the circle.
We played last year, and one person kept forgetting which way was left — it cracked everyone up.
It’s one of the easiest Christmas games to play with gift cards, and it works great with any group size.
Check out this fun Christmas Left To Right gift card game here!
Gift Card Guessing Game
This one’s sneaky!
You wrap a gift card in a small box or envelope and give three clues about where it’s from.
Everyone takes turns guessing until someone gets it right.
We played with a Starbucks card, and someone guessed “AutoZone”. It was so random, we couldn’t stop laughing!
It’s one of the easiest no-brainer games to play with a gift card as the prize!
Hot Gift Card
Just like Hot Potato — but the winner gets coffee money!
Put on some Christmas music and pass the gift card around the circle.
When the music stops, whoever’s holding it is out.
We played at last year’s HOA Christmas celebration, and someone pretended to fumble the card just to stay in.
It’s a silly and fast-paced way to play a Christmas gift card game with any group!
Christmas Trivia Showdown
This one’s perfect if your crowd loves a little friendly competition.
Ask holiday trivia questions and keep score.
Whoever gets the most right wins the gift card, or let them choose between a few!
One time, someone confidently answered “The Rock” as Santa’s real name.
If you need easy games to play with gift cards at Christmas, trivia is a total win.
This Christmas Jeopardy-style game is perfect for this!
You’d just need to make sure you have enough gift cards to give each member of the winning team.
Bible Trivia
Another trivia game that you might consider if you’re hosting a faith-filled event is Bible Trivia!
These printable cards are perfect for this…
Whether you have a women’s ministry group, Bible study session, or just want a fun girls night, it’s so easy.
Print out the cards and ask the group the questions.
The first person to blurt out the answer gets one point.
Whoever gets the most points by the end of the game wins the gift card!
(Just make sure you’re keeping score!)
Check out this fun Bible trivia game here!
Dice Gift Card Game
All you need is one die and a group ready to play!
Everyone takes turns rolling. If you get a 6 (or whatever number you pick), you steal the card.
The person holding it at the end of 3 minutes wins it.
We had a timer going, and someone barely rolled a 6 with one second left… total chaos!
It’s one of the most suspenseful Christmas games to play with gift cards.
Scavenger Hunt For Tweens
Turn your gift card into a full-on adventure with this fun Christmas scavenger hunt for tweens!
Hide festive clues around the house and lead players from spot to spot until they finally uncover the prize.
We did this with a group of kids from 9 to 12 years old, and the excitement built with every clue — they were sprinting by the end.
It’s one of the most memorable Christmas games to play with gift cards, especially for families or classrooms.
Check out this fun game here!
Gift Card Scramble
This one’s great if you want to turn your gift card exchange into a game show.
Wrap up a few different cards and pile them in the center.
Each person does a quick challenge (sing a carol, answer trivia, act out Santa), then grabs one from the pile.
When we played, someone sang “Jingle Bells” in a British accent, and we lost it!
It’s hands-down one of the most hilarious Christmas games to play with gift cards if you’ve got a group.
What’s on Your Phone?
Another cool game to play with gift cards is this simple smartphone game!
Print out each sheet and have each person check off what item on the list they have on their phone.
And they mark how many points they get for each item.
Whoever has the most points wins the gift card!
Grab your game now for instant fun!
Let’s Be Real — Gift Cards Deserve a Little Fun
These Christmas games to play with gift cards turn a simple present into a full-on party.
You don’t need anything fancy, just a few friends and some creativity!
Even the shyest guests get into it once the laughter starts.
If you’re gifting cards this year, definitely try one of these games to make it more special.
You’ll never hand over a plain envelope again!
Want a printable version of one of these?
Check out all of my Christmas games here.
You’re sure to find something you’ll LOVE!
