Christmas Who Am I Game: Rules and 40 Names
Stick a Christmas name on each forehead and ask yes-or-no questions to guess who you are. Get easy rules, 40 original name ideas and tips for every age.
What You Need
In Christmas Who Am I, each person wears a holiday name on their forehead. You ask yes-or-no questions to find out who you are.
How to Set Up
- Write one name from the list on each card. Make one per player.
- Tape or stick a card to each player’s forehead or headband. Do not let them see it.
- Stand or sit in a circle so everyone can see everyone else’s card.
- Explain the rule: only yes-or-no questions.
Name List
- Santa Claus
- Mrs. Claus
- Rudolph
- The Grinch
- Buddy the Elf
- Frosty
- A snowman
- A candy cane
- A gingerbread man
- Mistletoe
- A Christmas tree
- A wreath
- A stocking
- An angel
- A shepherd
- A reindeer
- A snowflake
- A sleigh
- A fireplace
- A string of lights
- A nutcracker
- A snow globe
- Hot cocoa
- Eggnog
- A fruitcake
- Wrapping paper
- A gift bow
- Jack Frost
- The Polar Express
- An elf on the shelf
- A cookie plate
- A jingle bell
- A holiday card
- Scrooge
- Tiny Tim
- The Nutcracker ballet
- A Christmas carol singer
- A snowball
- Santa’s list
- A chimney
How to Play
- Players take turns asking one yes-or-no question each. Examples: “Am I a person?” “Do I live at the North Pole?” “Am I something you eat?”
- If the answer is yes, you can ask another question.
- If the answer is no, the turn goes to the next player.
- When you think you know, say “Am I…?” and guess.
- If you are right, you take the card off and help others.
- Play until everyone has guessed.
Scoring and Winning
The first player to guess correctly wins. You can also give points: 3 for the first, 2 for the second, 1 for the third.
Tips for a Fun Game
- Let little kids ask hints like “Is it round?”
- Keep cards secret until everyone has their own.
- Give kind answers to help shy players.
- Use a timer of 5 minutes per player for big groups.
Variations
- Little kids: Use pictures instead of words.
- Team version: Teams work together to guess one hidden name.
- Adults: Use famous holiday movie quotes or family members.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play Christmas Who Am I?
Each player wears a name card on their forehead and cannot see it. They ask yes-or-no questions to others to figure out who or what they are.
What are good Christmas Who Am I ideas?
Use famous holiday characters, like Santa, Rudolph, Grinch or Buddy the Elf, and things like snowman, candy cane or mistletoe.
Can you play without cards on the forehead?
Yes. Players can hold the card up to their chest backward, or one player can sit in the hot seat and ask questions.
