Fun & Simple Hanukkah Games for Kids

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Hanukkah is one of those holidays that brings everyone together: kids, adults, grandparents, teachers, and whole communities. Whether you’re planning a family celebration, a classroom Hanukkah party, or a youth group event, it’s always helpful to have quick, low-prep activities on hand.

This year, I wanted to create games that are:

• easy enough for kids,
• fun enough for adults,
• and cute enough to add a festive touch to any celebration.

That’s how my Hanukkah Roll & Race games were born!

What Makes This Hanukkah Game for Kids So Fun?

If you’ve never played Roll & Race, it’s one of the easiest holiday games ever.
All you need is:

• a printed game sheet
• one die (or use the printable dice sheet)
• a pencil or marker

Each player rolls, finds the row with their number, and crosses off the next symbol.

The first person to reach the bottom wins!

It’s fast, silly, easy to understand, and great for mixed ages.

Why Roll & Race Works So Well for Hanukkah

When I designed these Hanukkah editions, I wanted them to feel joyful, inclusive, and fun for all ages. The symbols I used include dreidels, menorahs, gelt, candles, oil jugs, stars, and gifts, which help kids recognize important parts of the holiday while simply having fun.

These games are perfect for:

• classroom celebrations
• family Hanukkah parties
• synagogue events
• holiday mixers
• after-school programs
• senior adult activities

Because they’re print-and-go, you can easily use them for last-minute planning, substitute teacher activities, or creating a Hanukkah activity station.

I now have two Hanukkah Roll & Race games in my Etsy shop, each with different artwork and symbols, so kids can play more than once without repeating the same board.

1. Hanukkah Roll & Race: Dreidel Edition

This game board features menorahs, stars, gifts, and gelt — great for mixed-age groups and parties.

Get your copy of the Hanukkah Roll & Race Game today!

2. Hanukkah Roll & Race: Festival of Lights Edition

Fun, bright, and perfect for kids of all ages. Features playful artwork and bold symbols.

Pick up this fun Hanukkah game for kids now!

You can grab one or use both of these from the shop to create a mini game station for your celebration.

How to Use These Games at a Hanukkah Party

Here are a few ideas you can use the game with your guests:

Game Station Setup

Print several sheets, set out dice and markers, and let guests play as they arrive. This is a great option for the classroom as kids can easily rotate through, play a round, then move on.

Tournament Style

Do best two-out-of-three and give winners small prizes like gelt or stickers.

Quiet-Time Activity

Perfect for classrooms that need calm transitions during the holiday week.

Small Group or Religious Education

Use it as a quick icebreaker before your lesson.

Family Challenge Round

Play after lighting the candles one night of Hanukkah. Print one page per family member and race at the table.

Printing Tips

To make the games look their best:

• Print on cardstock for sturdiness
• Laminate for reuse (I have a Scotch laminator)
• Use dry-erase markers for classroom rounds
• Pair with a dreidel craft or gelt bingo to extend the activity

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Get the Printable Hanukkah Roll & Race Games

If you’d like to add these games to your celebration this year, you can download them instantly here:

Hanukkah Roll & Race Game #1
Hanukkah Roll & Race Game #2

Both are print-and-play, so you can be ready in minutes.

Free Hanukkah Activity Pack to Go With Your Game

To make your Hanukkah celebrations even more fun, I’ve put together a Free Hanukkah Activity Pack that pairs perfectly with the Roll & Race game.

Inside, you’ll find:

• a kid-friendly word search
• a simple maze
• a dreidel coloring page
• a bonus activity page

These worksheets make great warm-ups before you play the Roll & Race game, or calm-down activities after the excitement.

They also work beautifully in classrooms as early-finisher pages or take-home packets.

Wishing You a Joyous, Light-Filled Hanukkah

Whether you’re celebrating at school, at home, or in your community, I hope these printables help create smiles, laughter, light, and a bit of friendly competition to your Hanukkah celebrations. May you enjoy a season of creativity, joy, and connection.

Thank you for supporting small creators and for letting my printables be part of your holiday traditions.

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