Christmas CategoRace

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Christmas CategoRace – ESL PowerPoint Vocabulary Game for Classrooms

Make Christmas vocabulary practice unforgettable with this no-prep, interactive PowerPoint game. Perfect for ESL/EFL classrooms, Christmas CategoRace challenges students to name three words that fit each Christmas-themed category before time runs out – great for vocabulary building, speaking practice, warm-ups, or end-of-term fun.

Teams take turns racing to name words, earn points, and be the first to cross the finish line. Just download, open in PowerPoint, enable macros, and play!

How it works

• Players name up to 3 words that fit each category – earn 1 point for each correct answer (choose from 5 or 10-second timer options to suit your class!)
• Be the first to reach 10 points and win the race! The top 3 players earn bonus points, then the race starts again
• Example: Name 3 "Christmas carols" or "Things that get you on the 'nice' list"

Features

• 100 ready-to-play Christmas categories (classroom-safe)
• Easy-to-edit blank slides – add your own categories for unlimited reuse
• Automatic timer – 5 or 10 seconds
• Scoreboard for up to 6 players or teams (macros required)
• Christmas-themed animations and graphics
• Optional music and sound effects
• No-prep: download and play the same day

What you’ll get

• Macro Version – PowerPoint game with scoreboard (requires macros and ActiveX)
• Suggested Answers Guide – Word document with common answers for each category (note: categories are open-ended, so many correct answers are possible!)

Watch it in action

• Watch the demo on YouTube to see how easy it is to play and customize!

Compatibility note

• Works best on PowerPoint 365 for Windows PC (requires macros and ActiveX)
• Not compatible with Mac, Google Slides, or Keynote
• Some features may not work on older versions of PowerPoint
• Always test the game before your lesson