Spin the wheel Christmas Pictionary words
Words that run from easy to tricky
The list starts with words that anyone can draw in ten seconds, such as star, bell, snowman and candy cane. These work for young children and for anyone who says they cannot draw. Further down are harder ones, like tinsel, nutcracker, advent calendar and mistletoe, which make adults groan and laugh. The last words are short scenes, such as Santa stuck in a chimney, for a final round.
There are no brand names, movie titles or song lyrics here, so nobody is left out because they never saw a certain film. The words are about shapes, objects and traditions that are easy to recognize in the US and many other countries.
For a younger group, delete the hardest items. For an adult party, keep everything and set a shorter timer or ask players to draw with their non-dominant hand. A wheel is also fairer than a stack of cards, because no one can peek at what comes next.
What's on this wheel
- Christmas tree
- Star
- Stocking
- Snowman
- Candy cane
- Present
- Reindeer
- Santa hat
- Sleigh
- Snowflake
- Wreath
- Gingerbread man
- Fireplace
- Elf
- Bell
- Ornament
- Mistletoe
- Angel
- Candle
- Snow globe
- Nutcracker
- Tinsel
- Hot cocoa
- Mittens
- Icicle
- Sled
- Ugly sweater
- Wrapping paper
- Cookie jar
- Twinkle lights
- Poinsettia
- Chimney
- Ice skates
- Gift tag
- Carolers
- Eggnog
- Advent calendar
- Pine cone
- Penguin
- Santa stuck in a chimney
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Playing Christmas Pictionary with the wheel
- Split into two teams. Give the first drawer a pen and paper, or a whiteboard, and set a timer for one minute.
- The drawer presses Spin and looks at the word alone. Hold the screen away from the team.
- The drawer cannot talk, write letters or use numbers. The team calls out guesses until the timer runs out.
- After a correct guess, press Remove from wheel so the word does not return, and swap drawers.
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Christmas Pictionary questions
How do you play Pictionary?
One person draws a word and the team guesses it before time runs out. No talking, no letters, no numbers and no gestures. A correct guess scores a point for the team, and then the other team takes a turn.
What are good Christmas Pictionary words for adults?
Try the harder end of the list: tinsel, nutcracker, mistletoe, advent calendar, eggnog and the Santa-in-a-chimney scene. Add a few from your own family, like the neighbor's inflatable reindeer.
What is the best timer?
Sixty seconds works for most groups. Give small children 90 seconds, and cut it to 30 seconds for competitive adults. You can use the stopwatch on your phone.
Can we play without teams?
Yes. Everyone guesses on their own, and whoever guesses right becomes the next drawer. That version works well for five to eight people sitting around a table.
Can I add my own words?
Yes. Open Entries, type one word per line and the wheel updates. The Original list chip restores the 40 words whenever you need them.
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