When the kids start getting excited in the build up to holiday season, any extra distractions to keep them amused are welcome!
Luckily there are a host of fun Christmas games and activities for Amazon Alexa owners to turn to, and here you will find a curated list of the top Xmas skills.
Christmas Countdown
Throughout the year you can ask how many sleeps until Christmas, and during the month of December you will get an extra special update from Santa to find out how he is preparing for the big day.
So you can check in each day for jokes and updates from the North Pole, plus some questions back to you about your own festive preparations.
A fun way to get in a Christmassy mood.
Christmas Quiz
A basic Christmas themed quiz with five multiple choice questions in every game.
The level is generally quite basic, so it’s good for even younger children to get involved.
A no frills production with Alexa reading out the questions and answers, but a decent range of questions so can be played multiple times during the festive build-up.
Christmas Escape
All the children are waiting for their presents while you (Santa) got yourself trapped in a house on the busiest day of the year. Can you make it out in time to save Christmas?
This is a fun one to play as a family group, working together to solve the various puzzles. There is a clear explanation of the different actions available at the start (look left/right, inspect object etc) and then the details of the challenge unfold as you explore.
Pro Tip: You can say, “Alexa”, and then your next command, without waiting for her to finish speaking. Sometimes you have to revisit an area you have already seen, so it saves you having to hear the full description again.
Santa Saves Christmas
Santa needs your help to save Christmas.
He has been busy leaving gifts around the world, but the clumsy elves dropped presents off his sleigh and he needs to find them.
This is a memory game where you listen to the elves story, and then help remember the number, colour, and location of the lost presents.
There are some fun graphics included if you have a device with a screen, but younger children will need a bit of help from an older sibling or parent as it is tricky to remember all the details.
Seeking Santa
Strap in and hold tight for a Christmas adventure like no other. Santa’s vanished, his arch enemy Krampus is plotting to ruin the festive fun and only one person can save the day, you.
This game is time sensitive and only runs for 12 daily challenges leading up to Christmas Day.
Join in from the 13th of December to travel the world by reindeer in order to keep Christmas on track.
Winter Wonderland
A fun mix of festive activities, including Santa himself telling Christmas cracker style jokes!
You can also choose to hear a variety of Christmas facts, or opt for a holiday themed short story.
Plenty of variety to keep kids of all ages amused.
