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Candy Cane Game Ideas – Candy cane-themed games are perfect for holiday parties, especially during Christmas time. These games typically use real candy canes and are designed to be fun, festive, and suitable for all age groups. One popular game is the “Candy Cane Hook” where players use a candy cane in their mouths to hook and pick up as many candy canes as possible from a pile within a time limit. Another fun option is the “Candy Cane Relay,” where teams must pass a candy cane using only their mouths or elbows, racing to see who finishes first without dropping it.

You can also try the “Candy Cane Hunt,” which is similar to an Easter egg hunt but with candy canes hidden around the house or yard. For younger kids, games like “Candy Cane Fishing” (using a stick and string to ‘fish’ for candy canes from a bowl) can be both entertaining and safe. These games not only bring lots of laughter but also help create a cheerful and interactive holiday atmosphere.

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Candy Cane Game Ideas

Candy Cane Hook Relay

Description: A fast-paced relay game where players use candy canes to hook and transfer others.

How to Play:

  1. Split players into two teams.

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  2. Give each player a candy cane.

  3. Place a pile of candy canes at the starting point.

  4. Players must hook a candy cane (no hands!) using the one in their mouth.

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  5. Walk it to the other side and drop it into a bowl.

  6. If it falls, restart from the beginning.

  7. Next player repeats the process.

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  8. The team that moves the most canes in 1 minute wins.

Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt

Description: A festive twist on hide-and-seek using candy canes.

How to Play:

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  1. Hide 20–50 candy canes around the area.

  2. Give each player a small bag or bucket.

  3. Set a timer for 5–10 minutes.

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  4. Players search for as many hidden candy canes as they can find.

  5. Some canes may be worth bonus points (e.g., colored or jumbo).

  6. Once time is up, count the candy canes.

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  7. Player with the most wins a prize.

  8. Add clues for older participants to make it harder.

Candy Cane Limbo

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Description: A holiday version of the classic limbo using a large candy cane stick or striped pole.

How to Play:

  1. Use a large candy cane pole or a decorated broomstick.

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  2. Have two people hold the ends.

  3. Play holiday music while players limbo under.

  4. After each round, lower the pole slightly.

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  5. Players must lean back and pass under without touching the ground.

  6. If they fall or touch the cane, they’re out.

  7. Continue until one player remains.

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Candy Cane Fishing

Credit @The Activity Mom

Description: Use a candy cane as a hook to “fish” for other candy canes in a pile.

How to Play:

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  1. Tie a string to a candy cane to make a “fishing pole.”

  2. Scatter candy canes in a bowl or on a table.

  3. Players must fish out as many as they can using only the hooked cane.

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  4. No hands allowed.

  5. Set a 1-minute timer.

  6. Player who “catches” the most candy canes wins.

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  7. You can play in teams for added fun.

Candy Cane Spoon Race

Description: A race to carry candy canes using spoons held in your mouth.

How to Play:

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  1. Give each player a spoon and a candy cane.

  2. Players must place the spoon in their mouth.

  3. Place the candy cane on the spoon and walk to the finish line.

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  4. If it falls, return to the start.

  5. First to complete the course wins.

  6. Make the course zig-zag or add obstacles for more challenge.

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Candy Cane Guessing Jar

Credit @Ludwig

Description: A guessing game using a jar filled with candy canes.

How to Play:

  1. Fill a jar with mini candy canes.

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  2. Let players look but not touch.

  3. Each person writes down their guess.

  4. Closest guess without going over wins.

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  5. Reveal the actual number at the end.

  6. Winner gets the jar (or a prize).

Candy Cane Pick-Up Challenge

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Description: A speed challenge to pick up candy canes with only another candy cane.

How to Play:

  1. Scatter candy canes on the table.

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  2. Each player gets one cane to hold in their mouth.

  3. Using it like a hook, pick up as many candy canes as possible in 1 minute.

  4. No hands allowed.

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  5. Player with the most at the end wins.

Candy Cane Tic-Tac-Toe

Description: A Christmas version of the classic game using candy canes as markers.

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How to Play:

  1. Draw a tic-tac-toe board on cardboard or table.

  2. Use different colored candy canes for each player.

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  3. Players take turns placing their cane in a square.

  4. First to align three wins.

  5. Make it reusable by using Velcro or magnets.

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Candy Cane Toss

Credit @We Are Teachers

Description: A ring toss-style game using candy canes.

How to Play:

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  1. Stick candy canes upright in Styrofoam or a box.

  2. Create toss rings from pipe cleaners or mini hoops.

  3. Players stand a few feet away and toss rings over the canes.

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  4. Assign points for each successful toss.

  5. Highest score after 3 rounds wins.

Candy Cane Balance Game

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Description: A game of balance where players must walk with candy canes balanced on their body.

How to Play:

  1. Place a candy cane on your head, shoulder, or hand.

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  2. Walk across the room without dropping it.

  3. Increase difficulty with more canes or a longer path.

  4. If it falls, restart.

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  5. First to complete the path wins.

Candy Cane Stack

Credit @litel_elementary

Description: A steady hand challenge to stack candy canes.

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How to Play:

  1. Set a timer for 1 minute.

  2. Players must stack as many candy canes as possible vertically.

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  3. Only one hand allowed.

  4. Canes must stay standing for 3 seconds to count.

  5. Highest stack wins.

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