If there is one thing that feels true for many Filipino families, it is that we celebrate Christmas in the most spectacular way. We gather around tables filled with food, we sing our hearts out on karaoke, and we exchange gifts with so much joy. But the funniest part will always be the games. Young and old jump in with the same energy, and the whole house ends up filled with laughter.
Here are some Filipino games you can play at your next Christmas gathering.
Pinoy Henyo
This game gets loud in the best way. One player guesses the word on their forehead while everyone else gives clues. People start shouting hints, laughing when someone guesses something wild, and the excitement grows every second. It is simple but always the star of the night.
Bring Me
This is a fast and silly game where the host shouts an item and everyone races to find it. It can be a spoon, a sock, or even a red wallet. People run around the house as if the prize is the biggest gift under the tree. It brings out everyone’s competitive side in such a funny way.
musical chairs
This one gets really intense! Once the music stops, everyone rushes for a seat, and the laughter that comes when someone barely misses is priceless. Titas and titos suddenly move like teenagers so they will not lose. It is playful and always full of surprises.
HIp HIp Hooray
Players clap and say hip hip while others cheer hooray as the rhythm goes around the group. It starts slow, then speeds up until someone slips up. The moment a person says the wrong word, everyone bursts out laughing. Kids and adults join this game with the same joy.
Newspaper Dance
Partners start by dancing on a full sheet of newspaper. After each round, the paper gets folded smaller, and everyone tries their best to stay balanced. Couples end up hugging, lifting, or tiptoeing just to fit. It gets funnier as the space gets smaller.
Pabitin
Children jump for treats hanging from a bamboo frame while adults cheer from the side. But sometimes the adults cannot resist taking a turn too. The frame goes up and down, and everyone tries to grab at least one prize. It is pure joy and always brings squeals of laughter.
Balloon Relay
Teams hold a balloon between their bodies without using their hands and race to the finish line. Watching everyone shuffle and wobble is already entertainment. Someone always drops the balloon, and the whole group laughs as they try again. It is a great way to get everyone moving.
Christmas Themed Charades
Pick Christmas movies, Filipino dishes, gifts, or simple holiday traditions and act them out. Families have their own funny interpretations that make the game extra memorable. Even quiet relatives end up joining and enjoying. It is perfect for big groups and long nights.
Counting Game
Everyone stands in a circle and tries to count aloud from one upward. Only one person can say the next number and no one knows who will speak first. If two or more people talk at the same time, the group restarts or that round is over. It sounds easy but the suspense and sudden bursts of laughter make it surprisingly fun.
Fan Your Fish
Make two teams and give each team a paper fish cutout. Players use a paper plate to fan the fish around a chair and bring the chair back to the starting line. It becomes a relay that gets messy, fast, and very funny. Kids love the movement and adults laugh at how competitive they become.
These games add so much joy to a Filipino Christmas. They bring families closer, invite everyone to play, and create memories you will talk about long after the holidays end.
