December is when the games questions start. The party’s in the diary, the invite’s gone out, and what you actually need is something for people to do on the call for 45 minutes that isn’t small talk.

So this is the games list rather than the planning one. Everything here runs over Zoom or Teams on your team’s own devices, with no kit to hire and nothing to post out, and most of it works just as well for a hybrid group with half the room together and half at home.

Popular with remote and hybrid teams, these festive events are often categorised as virtual team building activities or hybrid team games. They can also fall under winter team building activities.

If you’re still at the earlier stage and need to sort the date, the tools and who’s hosting, our guide to planning a virtual Christmas party for remote teams covers that side of it first.

The best virtual Christmas games for work

1. Virtual Christmas Social

We think every virtual Christmas party should include festive trivia - there’s nothing quite like it to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Our Virtual Christmas Social is packed with 5 rounds of festive-themed trivia, photo and video challenges, and audio tasks. Compete together in small groups (using breakout rooms) and test your general knowledge on festive music, films, food, and more!

Take a look at our Virtual Team Quizzes for more trivia inspiration.

2. Virtual Christmas Party Icebreaker Games

The festive season wouldn’t be complete without some great conversations, and that’s where Icebreaker Games come in! Before the holidays, it’s important for remote teams to establish bonds and finish the year on a high. Just 15-45 minutes long, these snappy activities will encourage engagement and connection between colleagues. Here’s our icebreaker suggestions to add to your list of virtual Christmas party ideas:

Looking for icebreaker question inspiration? Check out our fun icebreaker questions for work.

3. Virtual Christmas Party Bingo

Online bingo is a classic (and much-loved) virtual Christmas party game. It’s easy to set up and play too! Grab a festive drink and play as one large team, or split up into smaller teams via breakout rooms. Create your own virtual bingo cards and customise them to fit your Christmas party theme!

4. Virtual Festive Escape Room

What’s better than a virtual escape room? A Christmas-themed virtual escape room! Our Escape: Festive Edition activity is made up of 5 virtual rooms, each filled with festive puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers. Your team’s goal is to escape each room and return Santa’s list to him before the time runs out and he leaves the North Pole! This fast-paced festive game is played via the Mobile Adventures app and your chosen video conferencing platform. With no hired kit or licence fees, it’s simple, affordable and easy to set up.

Virtual escape rooms are one of our most popular virtual office Christmas party ideas. We also run Outdoor Escape Rooms.

5. Around The World: Festive Edition

Around The World: Festive Edition is a 90-minute virtual event designed for remote and hybrid teams. The great thing about this travel-inspired game is that it focuses on year-round festivities from countries across the world. Here’s what else we love about this unique activity:

  • It’s the perfect virtual holiday party for global teams who want to learn about different cultural traditions
  • Virtually explore countries like South Africa, Thailand and Spain via an interactive map screen. Perfect for global teams in 2026, this activity avoids shipping kit or juggling logistics across time zones.
  • Allows remote teams to have fun and engage with one another through creative trivia tasks and festive challenges.

Picking the right one

Whatever your budget or team size, hosting a virtual Christmas party in 2026 is a powerful way to boost morale and culture. With flexible activities that run on your own devices and can even be delivered at short notice, you can keep things festive without the stress. Show your remote or hybrid team how much you appreciate them and their hard work throughout the year. No matter which virtual Christmas party option you choose, your team is bound to end the year happier and more engaged.

For more Christmas team building ideas, take a look at holiday team building activities.

In the USA for the festive season? Check out our list of Virtual Holiday Party Ideas.

Virtual Christmas Party FAQs

What are good virtual Christmas games for work?

Festive trivia, a virtual escape room, Christmas bingo and photo or video challenges all work well, because they give people a task rather than asking them to make conversation. Anything that splits a big group into smaller teams with a shared scoreboard tends to land better than a single game everyone watches.

What Christmas games can you play on Zoom or Teams?

Anything that needs only a screen and a phone. Trivia rounds, emoji film quizzes, two truths and a Christmas lie, a scavenger hunt round the house, and escape rooms built for video calls. Breakout rooms are the thing to check before you commit, because the games that work best split people into smaller teams.

How long should a virtual Christmas game session be?

Between 45 and 90 minutes for a full session, made up of a short briefing, 30 to 60 minutes of play and a wrap-up. If it’s a game slotted into an existing meeting rather than the party itself, 15 to 20 minutes is plenty and people stay engaged throughout.