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Dollar Bill Pass The Prize (Ugly Sweater Party Version)

Pass the Prize is one of the easiest and funniest Christmas party games you can play.

Normally, the prize is something small and silly — but for this twist, the prize is a bundle of dollar bills.

That little change makes the game way more exciting and instantly ties it into your holiday money game lineup.

 

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Materials Needed

  • A bundle of $1 bills (you decide the amount — $10, $20, etc.)

  • Printed Ugly Sweater Pass the Prize story 

  • Party guests ready to play

 

How to Play

  1. Have players sit in a circle.

  2. Hand the bundle of dollar bills (wrapped like a gift if you want extra suspense) to the starting person.

  3. Read the “Ugly Sweater Pass the Prize” story aloud.

  4. Each time the story says “RIGHT,” the bundle passes right.

  5. Each time it says “LEFT,” the bundle passes left.

  6. At the end of the story, whoever is holding the prize keeps the bundle of cash!

 

Ugly Sweater Party Left Right Pass The Prize Office Work Church White Elephant Gift Swap Xmas Dinner Party Family Present Exchange All Ages

 

Variations

  • Play multiple rounds with smaller bundles ($5 each) so more than one person wins.

  • Add in silly gag bills (like fake play money) to surprise players.

 

This Christmas version of Pass the Prize turns an already funny party game into a cash-filled showdown.

The bundle of dollar bills makes it one of the most unforgettable money games for adults this season.

Download your printable Ugly Sweater Pass the Prize game here!