Name That Hit: The Christmas Countdown!
- Average rating: 4.9 32 reviews
- 10–1000 guests
- 45 or 60 mins
- Zoom
- 1 day lead
- Instant book
- Elevent guarantee
- Adjustable headcount
Event short description
Turn up the festive cheer — it’s your team’s chance to play the ultimate Christmas music party game!
Name That Hit: The Christmas Countdown is the high-energy, laugh-filled holiday game show where you race to identify iconic festive tracks in less than 30 seconds. From Mariah Carey to Wham!, Michael Bublé to Band Aid, classic carols to modern pop bangers — every song is instantly recognisable, and every round sparks joy, banter, and nostalgia.
Inspired by the classic Name That Tune — but with a festive, team-bonding twist — your crew hears a short snippet, then each player races to name the song and artist in the chat before time runs out. Share your memories, favourite Christmas moments, or even guilty-pleasure festive tracks as you play. The more the merrier!
It’s fast, social, and inclusive — you don’t need to be a music buff, just enjoy the festive vibes and team spirit. Fastest answers grab bonus points and bragging rights, while playful banter and Christmas throwbacks keep everyone smiling.
If a song stumps you, cheeky bonus trivia clues swoop in to give everyone another chance to score — so no one ever feels left out.
Expect adrenaline, laughter, and holiday bonding in every round — all hosted by a charismatic quizmaster with the sparkle of a Christmas party host and the warmth of a DJ spinning your favourite holiday hits. Got latecomers? They can jump in without missing a beat. And with a huge rotation of Christmas songs, we’ve got you covered with more presents than in Santa’s sack!
And here’s our festive promise: if your team doesn’t have a hit time, we’ll give you 120% back.
This event is in demand every holiday season — the ultimate alternative to the standard office quiz or awkward holiday drinks. Secure your slot before Santa’s sleigh takes off!
Don’t just listen to the Christmas hits — name them, together.
Why Organisers Choose This Event:
• Engagement guaranteed — a charismatic host brings instant festive energy.
• Broad & accessible — from Mariah classics to timeless carols, everyone knows the songs.
• Fast-paced festive fun — short snippets, quick-fire guesses, and bonus trivia clues keep the game moving.
• Inclusive & introvert-friendly — answers typed in chat mean no pressured spotlight.
• Bonding built-in — every hit sparks laughter, nostalgia, and holiday conversation.
• Replay value — so many Christmas songs keep it fresh every time.
• Flexible scale — perfect for 10 to 1000 guests on Zoom, Teams, or Webex.
• ROI-friendly — boosts morale, creates instant festive connections, and delivers repeatable value for HR planners.
• Peace of mind — our 120% money-back guarantee removes all risk.
Want a year-round option? Bring your team together with the original Name That Hit! — perfect for any occasion: https://www.bookelevent.com/p/virtual/name-that-hit
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How it works
Welcome & Warm-Up – Your charismatic host greets the team, guides the gameplay, and kicks off the Christmas vibes.
Fast-Paced Gameplay – Hear short festive snippets (up to 30 seconds) and race to type the song & artist in chat.
Bonus Points & Shout-Outs – One point for the artist, one for the song, and a bonus for being the fastest with both!
Trivia Lifelines – Struggling? Bonus festive trivia clues keep everyone in the game.
Oscar Moments – Final champions enjoy their playful “Oscar moment” — a safe, celebratory shout-out.
Flexible Format – Standard 60 minutes, but adjustable from 15–75 minutes to fit your team.
Frequently asked questions
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How does it work? Do I need anything?
All you have to do is rock up on the day! We will send you a video conference link for you to share with all your friends and when they arrive more details will be given on how to play.
This festive Name That Tune-inspired game show involves individual or team play in which 15-30 seconds of a Christmas or Winter-themed song is played and participants have to guess the name of the song and artist as quick as they can. A point is awarded for correctly naming the song and another for correctly naming the artist, with kudos given to the player who got it first!
All you need are your fingertips (and preferably headphones) to type out your answers into the chat function of the video conference platform as soon as you know the song name/artist, and a means of keeping track of your own score via a document or paper/pencil.
The game can be played solo or in teams and on any video conference platform – please let us know ahead of the day how you’d like everyone to play, if you prefer a different platform to Zoom, or if you have your own link you’d like to use. We can be flexible!
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Do we need teams?
Entirely up to you! The game is usually played with everyone as individuals but we can also play in teams.
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How much time will be spent in the main room with everyone versus in team breakout rooms?
100% in the main room. We get through a lot of songs!
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Does this game work with introverts and extroverts?
Name That Hit: The Christmas Countdown works well with all players, giving them an easy way to relax and enjoy themselves away from the spotlight whilst also being engaged with the other players through the chat function.
Whilst players do not have to have their webcams or microphones on, it's certainly fun to watch our friends’ jubilation when they get a correct answer, especially if they are the fastest!
As we go through the game, the host may celebrate successes and give the winner their ‘Oscar’ moment of who they’d like to thank and how they ‘did it’. However, feel free to let our organiser or host know if you’d rather skip this – we want everyone to be able to let loose and have a great time!
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Can people join late?
Absolutely! The game is very simple to follow and people can play as soon as they join.
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When will players be let in from the waiting room?
Whilst the host will join the event 10 minutes early, players will be able to enter from the waiting room at the exact start time.
The host can hang fire on starting the actual gameplay until the organiser is happy with the turnout or 5 minutes have passed.
Please let the host know if you have a hard stop at the hour or would like to say a few words before or after the event.
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Do I (the group leader) have to be on the event?
Nope! Our host will sort everything out during the event.
Let us know in advance if you would like us to keep a record of the winners’ names for prizes. However, we highly encourage you to join in so that you don’t miss out on the fun!
Agenda / Run of show
0:00–0:05 – Arrival, festive welcome, warm-up & quick rules.
0:05–0:55 – Main gameplay: Christmas song snippets, bonus trivia, fast-paced competition, and rising suspense. If the group gets chatting about favourite festive tracks, that takes precedence over racing through songs.
0:55–1:00 – Champion crowned, team photo, upbeat wrap-up.
How to join
Things you'll need
A laptop or device with internet and Zoom, Teams, or Webex (or your chosen platform).
Headphones to immerse yourself in the festive spirit!
Paper or a document to keep track of your points as we go along - 1 point for guessing the song, 1 point for guessing the artist, and a bonus if you're the first to get both!
Optional: small prizes if you’d like to reward the winners (e.g. gift cards, Christmas jumpers, or bragging rights!).
Team spirit — get your fingers ready to type and your best guesses ready to go!
Things to Know
Event Features
Event Cancellation, Rescheduling and Changes Policy
| Time Before Event | Policies |
|---|---|
| 3 days | Cancel for a fee 50% of the event total or $100, whichever is greater |
| 3 days | Confirm your headcount You can adjust your headcount up to 1000 or down to 10 before your event. |
| 3 days | Reschedule for free |
| 1 days | Reschedule for a fee 20% of the event total or $50, whichever is greater |