Forget the awkward ice breakers and tepid workplace get-togethers. Corporate events don’t have to be boring—make your Christmas party an evening to remember! That means fun activities, delicious food, and a venue far-removed from the office. Choose from the holiday games below to help construct the best corporate Christmas party ever.

5 Ways to Liven up Your Corporate Christmas Party

1. Have Christmas at the Casino

Set up your venue like a Las Vegas casino for a night of high stakes, great prizes, and holiday-themed cocktails. Everyone gets a stack of chips at the door, then you can use your winnings to buy from a table of prizes at the end of the night.

2. Set up a Prop-Filled Photo Booth

Let your coworkers make some memories with a DIY photobooth. Put up a festive backdrop with ornaments, tinsel, and paper snowflakes, and gather plenty of holiday props. Santa hats and beards are a must. You can rent a professional photographer or set up a timed camera. Put up the photos later on the company social media page for a throwback that’ll have everyone recalling the good times of that night.

3. Get Some Christmas Karaoke Going

What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with your favorite Christmas carols? Your venue will likely have its own professional audio-visual equipment available for rent, so all you’ll need is your singing voice. Make sure to request bar service to give your shyer coworkers some liquid courage.

4. Hold a Talent Competition

Workers don’t often get the chance to display their unique abilities. This year’s Christmas party could be their time to shine. Appoint a few judges, have your venue set up the stage, and let the talent flow! From magic tricks to a capella renditions of Silent Night, your coworkers may just surprise you with what they can do. Choose a grand prize winner and two runners-up to receive a fantastic gift basket or gift cards.

5. Design a Christmas Murder Mystery

Everybody loves a good mystery, so drape your holiday party in intrigue this year. Give your coworkers their characters for the night when they arrive, then let them enjoy a mouthwatering meal catered by the venue. Afterwards, let the murder mystery begin. Not sure how to design one? The internet has an abundance of scripts to try out, from Western to Mafia themes, which you can tweak to suit the holiday spirit.

When you’re looking for the place to host your corporate Christmas party, choose the venue that caters to you. Manoa Grand Ballroom on Oahu, HI, is a family-owned and operated banquet hall staffed by expert chefs, highly trained caterers, and a professional Banquet Manager. Whether you’re looking to book a conference space or a party room, their hall rentals can easily match the tone you wish to set. Plus, they have all the audiovisual equipment, food, and beverages you’ll need. Visit their website for more information on their services, or call (808) 946-6758 today to make a reservation.