Minute-to-Win-It

Fifteen quick challenges you can do with everyday items: stack the presents, toss ornaments, dress a teammate as a tree. Each card lists what you need and what to do. Perfect for kids, grown-ups and everyone in between.

👥 Any size group⏱ 20–30 min👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly🖨️ Print📺 On the TV🃏 Phones deal private cards

How to play

  1. Pick a challenge and set out the supplies listed on the card.
  2. Start the 60-second timer. The player (or team) tries the challenge.
  3. Succeed before time runs out to win the round. Keep score or just cheer!

You need: Household items listed on each card, A timer (the TV has one). What's in it: 22 challenges with supplies lists.

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⏱️ Minute-to-Win-It

  1. Pick a challenge and set out the supplies listed on the card.
  2. Start the 60-second timer. The player (or team) tries the challenge.
  3. Succeed before time runs out to win the round. Keep score or just cheer!
  1. 1.Cookie Face

    Put a cookie on your forehead and move it into your mouth using only your face. No hands! You have 60 seconds.

    You need: One cookie per player

  2. 2.Stack the Presents

    Stack 6 wrapped boxes into a tower that stands on its own for 3 seconds. 60 seconds!

    You need: 6 small wrapped boxes

  3. 3.Ornament Toss

    Stand 6 feet away and toss 5 plastic ornaments into a basket. Most in wins.

    You need: 5 unbreakable ornaments, a basket

  4. 4.Snowball Scoop

    Move 20 cotton balls from one bowl to another using only chopsticks. 60 seconds.

    You need: 20 cotton balls, chopsticks, 2 bowls

  5. 5.One-Hand Wrap

    Wrap a small box with paper and tape using only one hand. Best wrap in 60 seconds wins.

    You need: A box, wrapping paper, tape

  6. 6.Balloon Snowball

    Keep a balloon in the air for 60 seconds without using your hands. Every drop is a point against you.

    You need: A balloon

  7. 7.Marshmallow Snowman

    Build a snowman from 3 marshmallows and pretzel sticks. Tallest standing snowman wins.

    You need: Marshmallows, pretzel sticks

  8. 8.Dress the Tree

    Dress a teammate as a Christmas tree with tinsel, bows and ornaments in 60 seconds. Judges pick the best tree.

    You need: Tinsel, ribbon, soft ornaments

  9. 9.Straw Pass

    Use a straw to suck up marshmallows one by one and move 10 into a bowl. 60 seconds.

    You need: A straw, 10 mini marshmallows, 2 bowls

  10. 10.Cup Pyramid

    Build a pyramid with 10 cups, then take it down again, all in 60 seconds.

    You need: 10 paper cups

Included in: Christmas Party Game Pack and Kids' Christmas Activity Pack. enter your code on the redeem page to play on the TV and phones.

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