Perfect for Christmas Gaming: 5 Party Games to Grab a Casual Gamer for Christmas

What's the perfect, pocket sized companion to bring to all gatherings big and small? Party games, of course!

And luckily for you, it looks like the monster that lives in the Vault left out a wish list for small sized party games perfect for keeping your party (be they adventurers, friends, or family) entertained over the silly season. Here’s Vault Games top tier list of fun sized party games to keep the laughter rolling, and to while away that hot Christmas afternoon.

You Can’t Say Umm

15 minute play time
4 - 10 players
Ages 10+

Words just on the tip of your tongue? Every ‘umm’, ‘ahhh’ or in between pause becomes a point for your opposition in this game of deduction! Forming two teams of two, players must guess word associations from vague descriptions by their teammate. Every moment counts, as the two teams race toward the finish line for each correct guess, giving up points to the opposing team for every filler word! This guessing game toes the line between easy and hilarious, with fast paced rounds and interactive elements keeping all players engaged, while being easy to teach.

Trust me, I’m a Doctor

15 min - 60 minute play time
3 - 8 players
Ages 12+

We’ve all heard of leeches used for medical maladies in the middle ages, but get ready to expand your medical know-how with this wild party game! Trust Me, I’m a Doctor has players draw ailments and horrifying cures to try and heal their patients, aiming to match symbols on the various cards, and give a good doctor-style lecture to back up their claims. Historically based, this card game will have you in stitches - and thats if you’re lucky.

Get the Ick

20 minute play time
2 - 8 players
Ages 14+

The perfect game for teasing your friends, Get the Ick lets you lay three annoying, irritating, or simply gross traits before your friends; they pick the one which is worst to them, while the other players must pick which one they think their friend will pick. Whoever gets it right wins points that round. With over 100 “Icks” included in the box, you could easily add your own unique ones to customise the game to your specific tastes. Just make sure you play enough rounds to learn all your friends ick’s too, lest they yuck your yum!

Herd Mentality: Moosic and Moovies

20 minute play time
4+ Players
Ages 10+

Herd Mentality is simple; a player pulls a card that has a statement on it, such as ‘worst vegetable’ or ‘best game store ever’. You have to write an answer that you think your friends will also guess - if you stick out from the herd with your answer, you win the dread pink cow, and all your points will be useless until someone else stands out from the crowd. This addition has 200 questions focussing on music and movies - working as a fun addition to your original game, or a perfect gift for the local cinephile and concert goer!

Exploding Kittens

15 minute play time
2 - 10 players
Ages 7+

Exploding Kittens faces you with a singular goal - don’t explode! Your draw kitten cards which help mitigate your risk of blowing up, all the while trying to trick other players into drawing the exploding kitten. Once the card is pulled, you lose. The Exploding Kittens Party Pack expands the fun for up to 10 players, meaning the whole family can get in on the action!