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Guess that Smell Christmas Game for the Whole Family to Play

A fun Christmas Guessing Game for holiday parties
Author: Melissa Haines

Materials

  • containers with lids
  • optional blindfolds if you think they will peek
  • items for Christmas smells full list of ideas below

Instructions

Setting UP

  • Items should be hidden in containers and possibly numbered to keep guessing accurate
  • The person in charge should have the list of the items written down to compare with the players
  • Players should be given paper and pencils to keep track of their guesses

Playing

  • For added pressure, you can time this game so they only have seconds to guess
  • Containers should be passed down through all of the players giving them a chance to smell the item
  • Players should write down what Christmas Scent is in the jar or what Christmas smells it represents

Team Play

    Setting Up

    • Have enough chairs at the table for the whole team or 2 teams to sit at once
    • Make sure objects are hidden inside containers and possibly numbered for accuracy
    • Teams should have paper and pencils to log their guesses

    Playing

    • For added pressure, you can time this game so they only have seconds to guess
    • Have the players grab a jar, write down their guess, and then pass each jar down the line through the players on their team
    • Teams can discuss amongst themselves what they think is in the jar and write down their best guess
    • After the end of the game, have the teams share their guesses out loud and see which team scored the most points
    • Variation:
      Individual players on teams can keep track of their own guesses and points can be combined for team totals

    Points

    • One point for getting it really close. For example: they guessed Chocolate when it was really a Hershey's Kiss
    • A bonus point if they guess the exact contents of the jar

    Notes

    • Item Ideas for Christmas smellsĀ 
      • Pinecone
      • Pine Needles
      • Peppermint Candy
      • Cotton balls soaked with vanilla extract
      • Cotton balls soaked with almond extract - that might be specific to our Christmas Cookies. Almond always reminds us of Christmas. I'll link the recipe to the yummiest Sugar Cookies Ever, below
      • Cinnamon Sticks
      • Chocolate
      • Fudge
      • Gingerbread
      • Hot Chocolate Powder
      • Extracts and oils - soak cotton balls with the scent and place in the jar. Seal with lid
      • Nutmeg - hee! hee! This will give players an intense reaction when the spice hits their noses. Kind of funny - kind of mean
      • charred wood for a crackling fire
        A cotton ball soaked in egg nog
      • spiced gum drops
      • Sage for turkey
      • tobacco and beer - if you have a cousin Eddy in the family