Pin the Nose on Rudolph: Easy Party Game Rules
Blindfold each player, spin them once and let them stick a red nose on a Rudolph poster. Closest nose wins. Here is how to set it up and play with kids.
What You Need
Pin the Nose on Rudolph is a blindfold game where each player tries to stick a red nose on a reindeer poster. The closest nose wins, and no skill is needed, just a lot of laughing.
How to Set Up
- Draw a big reindeer face on poster board. Give it brown fur, two antlers, two eyes and a smile, but no nose.
- Mark a tiny dot on the back of the poster where the nose belongs. Hold the poster up to a window to line it up.
- Tape the poster to a wall at the height of a child’s face, using tape on all four corners.
- Cut one red circle per player, about 3 inches wide. Write each player’s name on the back.
- Roll a small piece of masking tape into a loop and stick it to the back of each circle.
- Mark a start line with tape on the floor about 6 feet from the wall.
How to Play
- Line players up behind the start line. Choose who goes first.
- Tie the blindfold on the first player. Check that they cannot peek.
- Hand them their red nose.
- Turn them slowly in a circle two times. Little kids should spin only once.
- Point them toward the wall. Everyone else cheers, and you can give silly hints on purpose.
- The player walks forward with one hand out and presses the nose onto the poster.
- Take off the blindfold and look at the result. Leave the nose where it landed.
- The next player repeats the steps.
- When everyone has gone, flip the poster over to see the dot and find the closest nose.
Scoring and Winning
Use a ruler or your hand to measure how far each nose is from the real spot. The closest nose wins. Give a funny prize, such as a candy cane, to the player whose nose landed farthest away, like on the reindeer’s ear or the wall. If two noses tie, those players go again.
Tips for a Fun Game
- Hang the poster low for children and higher for adults so everyone can reach.
- Use sticky dots instead of tape loops if the wall paint is delicate.
- Take a photo of the finished poster. It makes a great party keepsake.
- Let shy kids close their eyes instead of wearing a blindfold if it feels scary.
- Keep the room clear of toys and chairs so blindfolded players do not trip.
Variations
- Little kids: Skip the blindfold. Let them close their eyes, take two steps and stick the nose on.
- Team version: Split into two teams and add up the distances of each team’s noses. The smaller total wins.
- Pin the Hat on Santa: Use the same rules with a Santa face and a red hat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play Pin the Nose on Rudolph?
Hang a poster of Rudolph with no nose. Each blindfolded player gets a red nose, turns around once and tries to stick it on the right spot. The nose closest to the real spot wins.
What can I use instead of pins for Pin the Nose on Rudolph?
Use sticky dots, sticky notes or loops of masking tape on the back of paper circles. Pins are not needed and are safer for kids.
How do you make a Rudolph poster for the game?
Draw a big reindeer face on poster board with brown fur, antlers and two eyes. Leave the nose empty, then mark a small dot on the back of the poster to show the correct spot.
