Tell us one harmless thing about your family.
We'll turn it into a Grin & Tell question — free.
A tradition. A funny habit. A phrase someone always says. A Christmas memory. No embarrassing secrets required.
That's one question.
Imagine 30 built around your family.
Want the whole family in the game?
Christmas Family Showdown, written from the stories your family chooses to share.
- 30 personalized questions
- 5 rounds, host key & scoreboard
- Printable PDF, made to order
100 families back at the same table
Phones down, stories out. Grin & Tell is Paola's small shop, and this holiday season we're trying to get our first 100 families laughing together at the same table.
Get the free Holiday Game Night Kit
A few questions. A little laughter. A reason to stay at the table.
THE FIRST 100 FAMILIES
100 families.
One holiday.
Zero screens at the table.
Join the challenge, play one real game together, and tell us what happened.
Get the free kitHow to join
Get the free Holiday Game Night Kit
Get your free kit above, then bring it to the table.
Play one game at your table this season
Print the kit or read the questions aloud. Make room for everyone’s stories.
Share this page with ONE person
Invite someone you would love to play with.
Every table counts.
Every table counts. When we reach our first 100 families, we'll share what's next.
Why we are doing this
We want to bring families together and give them a reason to keep celebrating the holidays together. One real game can make room for stories, laughter, and a moment everyone remembers.
Grin & Tell was started by Paola, a college student whose holiday hobby became her small business.
Share your table
Post a photo or a funny moment from your game night with #First100Families and tag @grinandtell.
Questions, answered
Is it free?
Yes. The Holiday Game Night Kit is free.
What do I need?
A printer, or just read the questions aloud.
Do I have to buy anything?
No. You can join and play without buying anything.
How do you use my email?
We send your kit and occasional game-night ideas. Unsubscribe anytime.
What happens to what I type?
We only use what you choose to share, to write your sample questions and, if you sign up, to email them to you. Please keep it harmless — no private, medical or financial details.
Is the full game made the same way?
The full Christmas Family Showdown is written by our small team from the stories your family chooses to share, then delivered as a printable PDF.
Who is behind Grin & Tell?
Paola is the founder of Grin & Tell, a college student whose holiday hobby became her small business.