Elf On The Shelf Game Night Ideas
Looking to add a little extra magic and fun to your Elf on the Shelf tradition this year? Try hosting a family Elf on the Shelf Game Night! It’s the perfect way to keep the holiday excitement alive and create special memories together. From festive board games to elf-inspired activities, a game night gives your favorite holiday visitor a chance to interact with your family in a playful, hands-on way. Whether your Elf hides clues for a holiday scavenger hunt or sets up a mini-arcade with DIY elf-sized games, these ideas will make every night a surprise worth waiting for. Ready to roll the dice and dive into some holiday fun? Here’s everything you need to know to bring Elf on the Shelf Game Night to life!
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Elf On The Shelf Game Night Ideas
1. Jenga
The stakes are high with this game! Kids will love the adrenaline rush that they get when they play Jenga. Grab this mini jenga game for your elf and a friend so they can get in on the action!
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2. Twister
Elf twister is a fun way for your elf to show off their flexibility. Grab our version of this laughable game with our free printable here.
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3. Uno
This classic game is a favorite of all generations. Get some small uno cards for your elf and their friends to have in on the fun.
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4. Scrabble
This game is fun and intense! Grab a mini Scrabble board so your elf can get spelling.
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5. Connect 4
It’s not as easy as it sounds, but it’s still a favorite among kids. Grab the full-size version or this little one for a fun game night option.
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6. Monopoly
Monopoly is the best-selling, most well-known board game in the world. So it makes sense that your elf loves to play too. Grab this tiny game for your elf and friends to enjoy this classic.
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7. Hungry-Hungry Hippos
A fast-paced game that gets lots of scrams of delight, hungry-hungry hippos is a fun one that your elf can surely enjoy!
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8. Candy Crush
Candy Crush is a popular app game that your kids may be familiar with. Grab some of their favorite candy and your silly little elves can “crush” it with a hammer.
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9. Bananagrams
Your elf and a buddy can get in a quick game of spelling fun with this super small Bananagrams tile game.
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10. Poker
Introduce poker night with some mini-playing cards and some chocolate coins!
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11. Candy Land
Little ones love to play candy land! Grab your elf a game board thats just their size for this game night hit.
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12. Battleship
Thisintense game night idea will be a huge hit. Grab a tiny battleship game that just the right size for your elf to battle with a friend.
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13. The Floor is Lava
What kid doesn’t love playing the floor is lava? You can make it look super realistic with a removable lava floor decal and the kids can play on it themselves too.
14. Beer Pong
These mischeivious elves! Beer pong would be a hilarious game for them to play with another toy or friend!
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15. Golf
Set up a golf display with some Golf Pens this season. You elf will love to show off their skills, and its so fun and affordable.
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16. Cornhole
Corn hole is a great game for an outdoor gathering. A Small cornhole set for your elf to play too is a great display idea.
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17. Bowling
Bowling night is always a fun hit. Grab this Mini Bowling game for your elf to show off their bowling skills.
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18. Nerf Battle
A nerf war would make a fun night with your nerf gun lover! You can get your elf some super tiny nerf guns to join in on the fun!
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19. Chocolate Hungry Hungry Hippos
This game night idea is a blast! Grab this tiny hungry hungry hippos game or you can DIY it with these happy hippo chocolates.
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20. Basketball
If you have a basketball fan, this elf sized basket ball hoop is so much fun! There are lots of ways you can have your elf play this sporty game.
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21. Operation
Grab the full-size operation game and place your elf on top for a hilarious display, or have your elf play this adrenaline fueld game themselfs with this mini version.
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