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DIY pass the parcel ideas for adults: From funny naughty gifts to booze & dares

Some good ideas for prizes to include in an adult's game of pass the parcel...

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December 20, 2021
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You might think that pass the parcel is a game just for kids, but think again! If you're hosting a get-together with your friends this Christmas, why don't you embrace your inner 12-year-old and play a game of pass the parcel?!

MORE: The best family-friendly board games to play with kids over Christmas

All you need to do is ask everyone to wrap a prize and press play on your favourite Spotify playlist. The idea is to pass around the parcel wrapped in many layers that has a gift in the middle. When the music is playing the parcel can be passed around but when  the music stops, one layer can be unwrapped until the surprise in the last layer is reached. Top tip: Everyone takes a sip with each layer! Make sure the booze is flowing - trust us, this is a game that'll get funnier and funnier with each sip.

Scroll down for all the best gifts, and pray the music doesn't stop on you when it's time for the naughty gift. 

1. The scent of Christmas

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A Christmas Candle Collection, £65, Jo Loves

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This gorgeous collection features three miniature versions of Jo Loves' classic and holiday scents - a winner with anyone!

2. Cosy sheepskin slippers

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Cosy sheepskin slippers, £95, Lily and Bean

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These comfy slip-on mule slippers will be sure to keep anyone cosy this winter. They are warm yet lightweight and stylish - a perfect addition for any pass the parcel!

3. A naughty gift

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Date night desires set, £25, Ann Summers

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Why not give the give of pleasure to one lucky recipient this year? The Date Night Desires set includes two toys: a G-spot Bullet and a vibrating ring.

4. A funny book 

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Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson, £8.99, Amazon

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This would be a great ice-breaker for the game of Pass The Parcel, and it's a bestseller, too! 

5. A luxury candle

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Who doesn't love a candle at Christmas? This beautiful offering from Creed is sure to delight any guest. The Vanisia scented votive gives off a buttery aroma, combined with top notes of amber. Plus, it looks ultra chic, finished with a lovely burgundy Creed ribbon.

6. A glitzy face mask set

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Slip® Privacy Please Sleep In Set, £120, Current Body

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7. Perfect hair in a box

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Percy & Reed All Kinds Of Wonder-ful Collection, £49.50, Feel Unique

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With all those Christmas parties looming, your hair has to be on point! This present is ideal for the beauty addict. This incredible set of premium Percy & Reed hair care products features the award-winning ‘I Need A Hero’ Range, and includes everything you need for healthy, nourished locks.

8. A delicious scent

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IKON 910, £60, The Fragrance Shop

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IKON's 910 unisex perfume always impresses, and this one is a fail-safe choice for just about any recipient. This is a spicy blend of nutmeg and pepper on a decadent floral heart of tuberose and ylang with vanilla and addictive tobacco, for a fascinating and dramatic scent.

9. The gift of sound

SONY SPEAKer

Sony SRS-XB13 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, £39, Amazon

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An on-the-go speaker, crammed full of EXTRA BASS™ - the dinky SRS-XB13 really packs a sound punch, and with up to 16 hours battery life it's great for those who like to travel. In fact, the battery life will see you to Lapland and back again easily!

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