We are moving into a new year, and while the thought of it is already adventurous enough, your NYE house party might actually need a slight push to make it 'fun'. You know, just a few games here and there to make everyone loosen up, have a laugh, create memories, and begin the next chapter on a high note. For that we curated a few new year party games you can play to get everyone in the party mood, or if we may, a little tipsy (underage folks kindly ignore).
10 Unique New Year's Party Games To Make Your NYE Even More LIT!
Cards Against Humanity
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Everyone has heard about Cards Against Humanity but incase you haven't, it's a popular card game for adults. Their website's description describes it as a 'fill-in-the blank party game that turns your awkward personality and lackluster social skills into hours of fun'. Does this stand true? Sure, but there's more! The beauty of this game lies in its absurdity and the freedom it gives players to let their imaginations run wild. Absolutely not appropriate for people who are under the age of eighteen, take things too personally, or maybe can't tolerate slightly offensive jokes towards themselves.
Name That Celebrity
Of course, everyone loves celebrity gossip so why not test everyone's pop culture knowledge with a few rounds of celebrity quizzing? The player has to put a sticker with a celebrity's name on their forehead (similar to the game Heads Up) and their team must give them clues (no names) to help them guess who is on their forehead. So from celebrity tea to skincare brand launches, there's a lot to catch up on before you land up in this game.
Beer Pong
The OG party game, a ping pong ball is propelled across a table aiming at one of the opponents' cups. When a ball is sunk in a cup the players from the team scored upon have to drink its contents. Once all the other side's cups are empty that team has won. This one's a classic pick when you want to bring some adrenaline rush to your attendees.
Two Resolutions And A Lie
Your friends are known for always being your mirror and giving the best reality checks whenever required. So why not test their truth-bombing skills with a fun game? So basically, you will have to write down two real resolutions you plan to fulfill (realistically in the new year) and one that's unattainable and then ask your friends which one they think is a lie, and which ones they think you will genuinely fulfil with thorough conviction, that's it! You can always make this more fun by adding shots into the mix because every game does have the capability to become a drinking game.
New Year's Bingo
This one's great to learn new things about your friends and can be as cheeky as you want to make it. Print out a few troublesome questions or situations on a few sheets and introduce the game when everyone's had a few drinks and are feeling a bit more gutsy. Ask everyone to cross out the fun or scandalous situations they have experienced so far and then compare notes! So basically this is your 'never have I ever' but on paper.
Taash Party
Host an old-fashioned poker or taash party for a laid-back New Year's eve party with friends or family. Since Diwali withdrawals have kicked in, its only fair you go back to all desi parties' favourite game to play. Since we are already betting on the new year with our hopes, why not bet some money before stepping into it too?
Best of 2023
Cheesy but extremely adorable (and revealing too). If you are a close group of friends then this one is the perfect pick! Simply ask each of the attendees about what they would consider their highlight of the previous year. There could be some over-sharing or TMI taking place here, but nevertheless, a wholesome game!
TBT But Make It NYE
In this game all you have to do is ask your guests to show their Snapchat or Instagram memories from last new year's eve and that's all! A little bit of nostalgia, maybe some laughs or maybe some regrets, this game's a must if you have friends who are social media savvy and enjoy posting each moment.
Name That Tune
Late in the night, if the party starts dying down a bit, settle everyone down and ask them to guess old Hindi movie songs! This one's going to be a total banger for reviving the life of the party by making everyone hum along to the iconic Bollywood tunes that no one can sit still to like 'Where's The Party Tonight and 'You Are My Sohniya'.
Take A Seat Or A Shot
This game is like a drunken version of musical chairs. It only requires you to have drinks, guests, and music. Throughout the celebration, you will pause the music occasionally. Until the music stops, your guests are free to move around as they please. Everyone needs to move quickly to take a seat when the music stops. It's a shot for the last person to sit or stand. They will start to forget to sit, so this gets better as the night goes on. After the ball is dropped, you can change it up, but everyone has to stand when the music stops. Whoever is left sitting or standing must drink.
