Conversation Games and Topics for the Holidays

Reminisce, laugh, reflect, and, most importantly, get the whole family involved with some of our conversation games and topics.

The right topic is where it all starts when it comes to great conversation. Keep things less structured with the topics below, and get ideas from these easy conversation starters or these icebreakers.

If you want more structure, we have a selection of great conversation games to choose from. You can also take a look at our ‘would you rather’ game, our ‘this or that’ printable game, or even our ‘never have I ever’ suggestions.

Conversation Games

Let’s start with a selection of fun games. These games you can play with groups of all sizes.

Name a Place…

1-1. Fun weekend.
1-2. Just for you and no one else.
1-3. Exceeded your expectations.
1-4. You loved but knew you could never live in.
1-5. Would revisit in a particular year if you could.
1-6. Favorite for an unusual reason.

2-1. On your bucket list.
2-2. Gorgeous at sunset.
2-3. You outgrew but have fond memories of.
2-4. Time passed by, but you have wonderful memories.
2-5. You want to go back to.
2-6. In another life, you could have made home.

3-1. Spent 24 hours in.
3-2. Where an unexpected friendship was born.
3-3. Reminds you of summer.
3-4. Reminds you of family.
3-5. Makes you feel conflicted.
3-6. The most beautiful.

4-1. Beautiful in a strange way.
4-2. Gave you an opportunity.
4-3. For a short time, you could be someone else.
4-4. You learned something about yourself.
4-5. Favorite road trip.
4-6. Childhood vacation.

5-1. Romantic.
5-2. Life in the fast lane.
5-3. Mentioned in one of your favorite songs.
5-4. Breathtaking view.
5-5. Made friends with a stranger.
5-6. Had a funny encounter.

6-1. You walked all day.
6-2. You remember the animals.
6-3. Family vacation.
6-4. Music took you there.
6-5. Makes you feel like everything’s going to be okay.
6-6. You remember the people, not the place.

Find the ‘Name a Place’ Printable Game here.

People or Places

Each round, choose ‘people’ or ‘places’ and a number. Recount a memory/story about a person or place related to the idea.

1-1. Everlasting love.
1-2. Road trip.
1-3. Need to see soon.
1-4. Sunset.
1-5. A memorable sit-down meal.
1-6. Took my breath away.

2-1. Memorable sounds.
2-2. Feels safe and cozy.
2-3. Made you laugh long into the night.
2-4. Gave you a different perspective.
2-5. Hidden beauty.
2-6. Didn’t need to be loud to leave a lasting impression.

3-1. Feels like home but isn’t home.
3-2. A trip where everything went hilariously wrong.
3-3. Gold.
3-4. An even number.
3-5. Something became clear to you.
3-6. Nighttime drive.

4-1. The best food you’ve ever tried.
4-2. Gentle warmth.
4-3. Sizzling hot.
4-4. Beautiful painting.
4-5. Unexpected adventure.
4-6. Inspired you to follow your heart.

5-1. Calm.
5-2. A pet or animal-themed mishap.
5-3. Nostalgia.
5-4. Taught you something new about yourself.
5-5. A conversation you’ll never forget.
5-6. A solitary tree.

6-1. Ocean.
6-2. An old friend.
6-3. Dancing.
6-4. Framed photo.
6-5. Steps.
6-6. Dream.

Get ‘People or Places’ Printable Conversation Game here.