Players study a tray of holiday objects, then recall as many as possible after it is covered.
- Players
- 3–20
- Ages
- 6+
- Play time
- 10–20 min
- Supplies
- Tray and safe Christmas-themed objects
- Where
- Indoors
- Energy
- Low
READY IN 5 MINUTES
Get set up
Gather the required materials: Tray and safe Christmas-themed objects. Set them out before explaining the first round. Choose an indoor area where the group can participate without blocking walkways.
LET’S PLAY
Here’s how it works.
- Arrange safe themed items on a tray.
- Give players 30–60 seconds to study them.
- Cover the tray.
- Players write or say remembered items.
- Reveal the tray and count correct answers.
A few ground rules
Keep the agreed turn order, boundaries and timing consistent for everyone. Players may pass or use an accessibility adaptation without penalty.
Mix it up
Remove one object and ask what disappeared or use team recall.
Make it a great round
Start with an easy example so the group understands the pattern, then increase difficulty gradually.
Keep everyone comfortable
Use clean, stable, age-appropriate materials and remove anything sharp, breakable or unsuitable for the youngest player.