15 Hilarious New Year’s Eve Games for Ultimate Family Fun
These hilarious New Year’s Eve games are perfect for having fun while you wait for the ball to drop (or bedtime!). From creative challenges to silly contests, get ready to turn your next New Year’s Eve into a laugh-out-loud fest.
It’s time to ring in the New Year with some game-changing fun!
15 Wildly Entertaining New Years Games to Play
1. New Years Minute to Win It
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Players compete in a series of 60-second challenges using simple items. The tasks are simple but require speed, precision, and creativity.
Ball Drop Toss: Players stand on a chair and attempt to drop ping pong balls into a bowl or cup on the ground.
See all the epic New Years Eve Minute to Win It Games >>
2. New Years Dice Game
Take turns rolling the die in this fun prize and reflection game.
Grab the simple New Years dice game and start playing!
Need to get your kids moving? Don’t miss this Dice Exercise Game too.
3. Play the 5 Second Game
*Family favorite!
Next, play the super popular 5 Second Game.
In this hilarious game, players must name 3 things within 5 seconds. You can even modify this game to include New Year’s Eve themes:
- Name 3 NYE foods
- Name 3 NYE symbols
- Name 3 things you might say on New Year’s Eve
4. Balloon Countdown Pop
First, write different activities on small slips of paper
Then, put them in balloons, and inflate them.
Each hour, pop a balloon to reveal a fun family activity like “dance party,” “board game,” or “make silly resolutions.” It’s a fun way to count down to the New Year.
Variation: I do something very similar with clocks. Check out my favorite NYE Family tradition >>
5. Hilarious Charades Game Ideas
Players act out words or phrases without speaking, while their team tries to guess what they’re portraying. It leads to lots of laughs and creative interpretations!
Here’s a great list of Charades Words. You can also theme this to only do charades that include New Years resolutions or words.
Examples:
- exercising
- saving money
- getting up early
- midnight
- ball drop
- party
- noisemakers
6. Never Have I Ever
*Great for older kids and teens!
Play a hilarious game of “never have I ever” while you wait for midnight.
Questions to get you started:
- Never have I ever forgotten to do my homework.
- Never have I ever done karate.
- Never have I ever watched the same show five times.
- Never have I ever danced in the rain.
- Never have I ever eaten candy that was six months old.
- Never have I ever been on a train.
See how to play, plus more great never have I ever questions for kids and teens >>
7. New Year’s Resolution Guessing Game
Have everyone write a fun or silly resolution on a slip of paper. Then, put them in a jar, and draw them one by one. Family members take turns guessing who wrote each resolution.
This can lead to some funny revelations!
8. Most Exciting New Years Trivia
This New Years trivia game tests players’ knowledge, from food to history and traditions. Questions can range from easy to challenging. It’s a fun way to compete and learn new facts.
Guess the Year Variation: Look up notable events, songs, movies, or trends from previous years and ask family members to guess the year they happened. You can throw in family milestones or personal events too.
9. Who’s Most Likely
This is a simple, quick game that can lead to fun debates. It’s ideal for adding light-hearted fun to any gathering where you know the people well.
“Who’s most likely to not know what day it is.”
Check out the Who’s Most Likely Questions >>
10. Family Feud
Family Feud is a fun teamwork game that brings you together for a great time!
This version is a clean and appropriate family edition, so it’s perfect for kids and teens too.
11. New Years This or That
Which is better? You decide!
Grab the New Year’s Eve this or that free printable and extra questions >>
12. Riddle Me This New Years Games
Try these awesome New Year’s Eve jokes and riddles. Or make your own “who am I” New Year’s Edition.
Here’s how:
Write down famous people, animals, or fictional characters on sticky notes and place one on each person’s forehead. Players take turns asking yes or no questions to guess who they are. Add a New Year’s twist by including people or things associated with the past or upcoming year.
See more Who Am I Riddles >>
13. Taboo – coming soon!
Taboo is a word-guessing game where players try to get their teammates to guess a specific word without using any of the “taboo” words or phrases on the card. It’s a fast-paced, fun challenge that tests creativity and communication skills.
14. Scavenger Hunt Exploring
Set up a New Year’s Eve scavenger hunt around the house. Hide clues and items related to New Year’s, and have family members find them before the clock strikes midnight. This adds a bit of adventure to the celebration!
15. Pictionary
Finally, turn the words you used for Charades (#5) into Pictionary. Grab a whiteboard and some markers, then get playing!
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