8 Perfect Games to Play With the Family This Christmas

The holiday season means that people are far more likely to be spending time at get-togethers with their family. And video games can make the perfect activity to get the whole family involved.

Thankfully, there are lots of perfect holiday party video games available to choose from in 2019. Whether you want something that is child-friendly or just a game that will let you play with as many people as possible, we have you covered. Every one of these video games allows multiple people to play them on the same console at the same time.

Jackbox Party Pack

The Jackbox Party Pack series was something of a revelation when it launched in 2014. Rather than use traditional controllers, players use their smartphones or tablets. This has several advantages. Firstly, it allows anyone to pick up and play as everyone is familiar with how smartphones work. It also makes it possible for the developers to include games that utilize the touchscreen. The lack of normal controllers lets more people play as well, with some games supporting up to 10 players.

Now onto its sixth iteration, with The Jackbox Party Pack 6 released in October, the franchise has something for everyone. There are titles that focus on drawing, parlor games that are all about lying, and even traditional quizzes. It doesn’t matter what age group or type of company you have over, you are sure to have a blast with them. Most of the games in each pack also have toggles that can switch the content over for non-mature audiences. This is the perfect choice to get everyone involved at the same time.

Overcooked 2

Available for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Overcooked 2 is a co-op cooking simulator. Players take control of various kitchens and have to prepare different meals for customers. The action requires a lot of teamwork as there is lots to keep on top of.

Players have to chop up ingredients, cook food, and even wash dishes to keep everything running smoothly. As the meals become more complex and customers want their food faster, the challenge quickly ratchets up. Overcooked 2 definitely has the potential to cause arguments but will also provide lots of chaotic fun. Which is something you probably can’t say about your family’s actual holiday meal preparation.