Red Cup Games for Christmas, New Year’s & Classroom Parties | Over 10 Easy Holiday Party Games

Picture this:

You’ve got a holiday party coming up. Kids are buzzing. Adults are chatting. Everyone’s excited… for about five minutes. Then someone asks the dreaded question:

“So… what are we doing now?”

You don’t want chaos.
You don’t want complicated prep.
And you definitely don’t want games that fall flat or require fancy supplies.

That’s exactly why this book exists.

10 Fun Red Cup Games turns one simple, inexpensive item—red cups—into an entire party plan. No awkward pauses. No long explanations. Just fast-moving, high-energy games that work for classrooms, family gatherings, school parties, New Year’s celebrations, and birthdays.

Each game is quick to set up, easy to explain, and designed to keep players laughing, competing, and cheering. Whether you’re managing a classroom full of students or entertaining a mixed-age crowd, this collection gives you instant structure and instant fun—without stress.

Grab the cups. Pick a game. Let the fun run itself.

What’s Included in This Book

You’ll get 10 fully explained red cup games, plus a bonus challenge system to keep excitement high from start to finish

Red cup games

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🎄 The 10 Red Cup Games

1. Pool Table Cups – Roll ping-pong balls into taped cups for points or prizes

2. Bowling Cups – Knock down or move stacked cups using a ball

3. Tornado Cups – Use party blowers to move or topple cups

4. Hoof Stack – Wear a cup like a “hoof” and complete building or transfer challenges

5. Tower of Cups – Race to build the tallest cup tower (with optional oven mitts!)

6. Cup Cleanup – Speed-stack cups as fast as possible

7. Cup Cycle Challenge – Pull and restack cups until you cycle back to the marked cup

8. Shirt Cup Catch – Toss ping-pong balls into cups taped to a teammate’s shirt

9. Cup Flip Santa Race – Flip cups to move Santa across a game board

10. Cup Flip Tic Tac Toe – Flip cups to earn spots on a tic-tac-toe board

🎁 Bonus Game System

• Pop-a-Palooza Balloon Challenges – Winners pop balloons filled with trivia or mini-challenges

• Christmas Countdown Cards – “Name 3” holiday prompts to add laughs, speed, and variety

Why Teachers & Hosts Love It

• ✔ Minimal supplies (mostly red cups!)

• ✔ Easy setup and clear directions

• ✔ Works for classrooms, parties, youth groups, and family events

• ✔ Adaptable for Christmas, New Year’s, birthdays, or anytime fun

• ✔ High-energy without being overwhelming