20 Hilarious Money and gift Card Games for Any Time of Year
Giving money or gift cards is always appreciated. But let’s be honest, handing over an envelope isn’t nearly as fun as making people earn it!
These hilarious gift card and money games turn an ordinary gift into a memorable experience filled with laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of surprises.
These games are fun whether you’re planning:
- a holiday party (Christmas, Easter, etc)
- family gathering
- birthday celebration
- fun gift exchange
- or you just want to give money in a fun, unique way!
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20 Gift Card & Money Games For Any Time of Year
1. Wildly Entertaining Gift Card Pong
*I couldn’t get my kids to stop playing this!
Gift Card and Money Pong is the fun twist on the classic party favorite. It guarantees laughs and some friendly competition. Line up your cups and see who scores big.
2. Blindfold Bank Grab
Blindfold a player, give them a spatula, and scatter dollar bills and gift cards on the table. In one minute, they must scoop as many as possible into a bowl. Whatever they collect while playing this spatula money game, they keep!
3. dollar Dodge
In this hilarious money party game, each player pins a dollar to their clothes and avoids saying the off-limit word. Slip up? You lose your bill. Players spend the party trying to collect the most dollars!
4. Left-Right Story
Read a funny story sprinkled with the words ‘left’ and ‘right.’ Each time one is mentioned, players pass the wrapped gift card or envelopes of cash in that direction. When the story ends, whoever is holding the prize gets to keep it.
Or try this Birthday left-right story >>
5. Epic Punch Cup Game
This Money Tree Punch Game is the perfect mix of laughs, surprises, and a touch of chaos. It’s the Naughty vs. Nice Christmas edition, but you can use the concept any time of year!
Fill each punch cup with cash or gift cards (nice) or a silly gag gift (naughty), and let players test their luck to see which list they land on. It’s fast, funny, and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite at any holiday gathering!
6. Money Dice Game
This popular free candy dice game can be easily played with money too. Either wrap your candy with money, swap out the candy for cash, or swap out the candy for different gift cards.
7. Money Moves Bingo
This free money moves bingo printable is a great way to motivate your family and friends to become savers.
So, get others involved for friendly competition, or play the game on your own. Once someone gets four in a row, have the cash or gift card as a prize.
8. Puzzle Payoff
To play puzzle playoff, cut printed pictures of gift cards into puzzle pieces. Mix all the different picture pieces or hide them around the house. Players must find and put the puzzle together before claiming that gift card prize.
9. Scratch & Snag
Create DIY scratch-off cards with clear tape and paint/soap mix. Some spots reveal money or gift card prizes!
10. Mitt Madness
The Oven Mitt Game is equal parts chaos and laughter. Imagine frantically trying to unwrap a gift…
- while wearing bulky oven mitts
- while everyone else cheers and yells
- while the person next to you maybe tries to steal your turn
It’s simple, hilarious, and guaranteed to become a crowd favorite at your Christmas or birthday party (just switch out the wrapping paper!).
11. Money Saving Board Game
This free money board game printable makes doing the right things fun!
So, get others involved for friendly competition, or play the game on your own. No matter which way you play, you’ll be making progress on your goals. And you can have a cash prize or gift card as your reward for finishing.
12. Let’s Make a Deal
From silly gag gifts to big money, every round of this Let’s Make a Deal Money Game is full of laughter, suspense, and cheer. With this game, you’ll turn your holiday or birthday party into one everyone will be talking about for months.
Get ready to trade, laugh, and maybe even walk away with the best (or worst) gift at the party.
13. The Fish Bowl Game
The Fishbowl Game combines the classic games of Taboo, Charades, and Password into one fun experience. It is a lively, team-based word-guessing game that involves creativity and quick thinking.
Who can play? All ages! It’s perfect for your next family night or holiday gathering! And the winner gets a cash or gift card prize.
14. Frozen Fortune
Freeze a bill or card inside several ice blocks. Players race to melt it (with spoons, warm hands, or creativity). The first to melt their ice in this game wins cold hard cash!
15. Minute to Win It Games
Inspired by the hit TV show, Minute to Win It, these fast-paced challenges give players just 60 seconds to complete a task. And the race against the clock makes them even more exciting!
Perfect for kids, teens, and even competitive grown-ups, they deliver big laughs and unforgettable memories. Give cash prizes for each game or for the winning team after all the games are played.
See the fun minute to win it games >>
16. Shake & Take
In this game, shaking is part of the fun! Wrap up gift cards, cash, and coins for extra noise. Then put all of your gifts in the middle. Players take turns shaking, listening, and then choosing one gift to unwrap.
17. Treasure Hunt Clues
Use this free birthday treasure hunt to lead your recipient to their cash gift or gift card! You’ll love watching them scramble to find their prize.
Or use this fun Pirate treasure hunt that you can use any time of year.
18. Guess The Card
Wrap a gift card and give three clues about the store or brand it’s from. Players take turns guessing until someone gets it right. Make your clues sneaky!
19. Balloon Pop
Slip rolled-up bills or gift cards inside balloons, then let players pick a balloon to pop to reveal their prize. Make it even more fun by varying the items players win in the balloons.
Related: Creative Ways to Give Gift Cards
20. Jeopardy
Use this free ready-made jeopardy game or a seasonal jeopardy game to have fun while learning fun facts. Give the winners a cash or gift card prize.
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