Who Here Is Most Likely to Fart on Santa’s Lap? The Ultimate Holiday Party Game
Let’s be honest—by the time December rolls around, most of us have attended at least one holiday gathering where the conversation goes stale faster than a plate of gingerbread cookies. You’ve done the Secret Santa exchange. You’ve sipped enough eggnog to forget your own name. But have you ever sat around a table, looked at your friends or coworkers, and genuinely asked yourselves who would be most likely to fart on Santa’s lap?
If that sounds like the kind of chaos your holiday season needs, you’re in the right place. Most Likely to Fart on Santa’s Lap has quietly become one of the most unexpectedly hilarious party games around. It’s not something you’ll find on a store shelf next to Monopoly. It’s a vibe. A way of breaking the ice with max absurdity while secretly revealing a lot about the people you’re spending the holidays with.
So What Actually Is This Thing?
At its core, Most Likely to Fart on Santa’s Lap is a spin on the classic “Most Likely To” game, but with a holiday theme and a seriously low-brow sense of humor. Think of it as the drunk uncle of party games—it’s not polished, it’s not politically correct, and it thrives on exactly the kind of cringe laughter that makes people put down their phones and actually engage with each other.
The premise is simple: someone reads a prompt—like “Who here is most likely to forget to take the turkey out of the freezer?” or “Who would try to re-gift the same candle three years in a row?”—and everyone points at the person they think fits best. The twist is that all the prompts lean into the messy, awkward, and gloriously human moments that happen during the holidays. And yes, many of them involve bodily functions, questionable decisions, or both.
You can play it with cards, an app, or just a list of prompts someone writes on napkins. There’s no right or wrong way. The only rule is that you have to be willing to laugh at yourself and the people around you.
Where This Game Actually Shines
You might think a game this ridiculous only works with a specific kind of crowd. But that’s where Most Likely to Fart on Santa’s Lap surprises you. It’s weirdly versatile. I’ve seen it show up in environments that would normally feel way too uptight for potty humor, and it somehow works.
Family Gatherings After the Kids Go to Bed
The grown-up table is where this game really comes into its own. After the little ones are asleep and the second bottle of wine is open, the adults are usually stuck in small talk territory. Break out this game and suddenly your aunt is being voted “most likely to hide in the bathroom to avoid helping with dishes” and your dad is getting roasted for “most likely to eat the last slice of pie and blame it on the dog.” It levels the playing field. Nobody is above being called out, and that’s exactly what makes everyone loosen up.
Office Holiday Parties (When You Know Your Coworkers Well)
Yes, you have to read the room on this one. If your office culture is strictly business casual with zero banter, maybe skip it. But if you work somewhere that already runs on inside jokes and a bit of friendly teasing, this is the game that transforms a boring holiday lunch into something people talk about for months. Just keep the prompts workplace-friendly—swap out any truly crude ones for stuff like “most likely to microwave fish in the break room” or “most likely to fall asleep in a Zoom meeting with their camera on.” It still lands, and it still builds team bonds in a way that trust falls never could.
Friend Group Gift Exchanges
If your group does a white elephant or a Secret Santa, Most Likely to Fart on Santa’s Lap can be the warm-up act. Pass out prompts as people arrive, and by the time the gifts are being opened, everyone is already in a silly mood. I’ve seen groups use the game to decide the order of gift picking—the person who gets voted “most likely to actually try to sit on Santa’s lap at the mall” goes first. It adds stakes without adding stress.
Virtual Holiday Hangouts
Let’s not pretend Zoom holiday parties are going away completely. If you’ve got friends or family scattered across time zones, this game translates shockingly well to a screen. Everyone just points at their camera. Pro tip: have someone share their screen with the prompts or use a simple polling tool. The laggy laughter and pixelated pointing somehow make it even funnier.
Who Gets the Most Out of It?
Different people take away different things from Most Likely to Fart on Santa’s Lap, and that’s part of its charm.
The Host gets a low-effort activity that requires zero preparation and guarantees high engagement. No need for elaborate decorations or expensive party favors. Just print out a list of prompts, fold them up, and you’re done. You get to sit back and watch your guests entertain each other.
The Quiet Guest gets an easy way to participate without having to perform. You don’t need to tell a story, sing a song, or do anything embarrassing. Just point at someone. That’s it. For people who feel awkward at parties, this game gives them a role without pressure.
The Clown of the Group gets a platform. If you’re the friend who’s always cracking jokes, this game lets you lean into it. You can deliver prompts with dramatic flair, call people out with exaggerated shock, and generally be the chaotic force you were born to be.
The Organizer of a Larger Event—say a community potluck or a church group—can use a toned-down version as an icebreaker. You don’t have to use the cruder prompts. The format itself works for any kind of “who’s most likely” question, so you can tailor it to fit the vibe of your group while keeping the same structure.
Practical Things to Think About Before You Dive In
Like any game that relies on humor, timing and context matter. Most Likely to Fart on Santa’s Lap isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Here are a few real-world considerations.
- Know your audience. If you’re playing with people who are easily offended or don’t appreciate raunchy humor, either sanitize the prompts or pick a different activity. The game is flexible, so don’t let the name scare you off. You can make it as mild or as wild as you want.
- Set expectations upfront. Don’t spring it on people mid-party without warning. Let them know it’s a lighthearted “most likely to” game with a holiday twist. That way nobody feels blindsided.
- Watch the alcohol levels. A little liquid courage helps the game flow. Too much, and people might get genuinely offended or overshare in ways that kill the fun. There’s a sweet spot around drink two.
- Be ready to take a joke yourself. If you host this game, you will get roasted. That’s part of the deal. If you can laugh when someone points at you for “most likely to cry during a Hallmark movie,” you set the tone for everyone else.
What Makes It Work and Where It Stumbles
On the strength side, Most Likely to Fart on Santa’s Lap is almost cheating-level effective at getting people to drop their guard. It works because it’s low-stakes. Nobody has to remember rules, keep score, or strategize. The humor is universal enough that even people who don’t know each other well can participate without feeling left out. And the holiday theme makes it feel seasonal without being cheesy.
The biggest limitation is that it absolutely depends on the group dynamic. If people are already tense, sick of each other, or not in the mood to joke around, this game will fall flat. It also doesn’t work well with very large groups—think more than ten or twelve people—because the pointing gets chaotic and the jokes lose their personal edge. For bigger crowds, you’re better off breaking into smaller clusters.
Another thing: the novelty wears off after a few rounds if the prompts are repetitive. So if you’re planning to play for more than twenty minutes, you’ll want a good stack of varied prompts. Some can be holiday-specific, some can be general life observations, and some can be pure absurdity. Mix it up to keep the energy up.
How to Make It Your Own
The beauty of Most Likely to Fart on Santa’s Lap is that you don’t need a branded box set to play. You can DIY the whole thing. Write prompts that reference specific things your group has actually done. Did someone once show up to a party with mismatched shoes? That’s a prompt. Did someone almost set the kitchen on fire last Thanksgiving? Prompt. The inside jokes make the game hit harder than any generic card ever could.
You can also theme the prompts around whatever kind of gathering you’re hosting. For a work party, skew toward office-adjacent humor. For a family thing, lean into nostalgic sibling rivalries. For a friends’ night, go full unhinged. The game bends to fit whatever container you put it in.
If you want to take it up a notch, combine it with a prize. The person who gets the most votes across all rounds wins something silly—a plastic Santa hat, a can of beans, a gift card to the nearest gas station. It adds a tiny competitive edge without ruining the cooperative silliness.
And if you’re playing with people who love a good bit of storytelling, have the person who gets voted explain themselves. They can defend their honor or lean into the accusation. “Yes, I am the one who would eat the entire cheese platter before dinner. And I’d do it again.” That kind of energy is what turns a simple game into a core memory.
So whether you’re hosting a small dinner party, a virtual catch-up, or an office gathering where everyone desperately needs a reason to laugh, Most Likely to Fart on Santa’s Lap is the kind of low-effort, high-reward activity that reminds us why we put up with the chaos of the holidays in the first place. It’s silly, it’s a little gross, and it’s exactly the kind of shared absurdity that brings people closer together. Just maybe warn your more sensitive relatives before you start.
