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New Year party games that get everyone excited: a fun collection of ideas from classics to DIY

Keyboard playerSAKI
I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

When it comes to New Year’s, it’s a special time spent with family and relatives.

Osechi dishes and New Year’s money are exciting, but having games everyone can play instantly livens up the gathering.

In this article, we’ll introduce game ideas perfect for the New Year.

From classic New Year’s games and easy DIY activities to popular board games and active play, these are all things people of all ages can enjoy! As the new year begins, why not put down your phones and spend some fun time laughing together?

Exciting New Year’s games: A fun collection of ideas from classics to DIY (91–100)

Try your luck with Siri’s omikuji

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Try your luck with Siri's omikuji

Do you all use Siri often in your daily lives? Siri is the voice assistant feature built into the iPhone.

There’s actually a feature where you can ask Siri to draw an omikuji fortune.

It’s simple—just say “omikuji” to Siri and it will respond.

You can try as many times as you like, so keep going until you get daikichi (great blessing)! lol

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In conclusion

The New Year’s games introduced in this article are all perfect for gatherings of family and relatives.

There were many ways to have fun—laughing out loud, getting active, and getting excited while working together.

Time spent playing across generations will surely become special memories.

Be sure to include them in your New Year’s get-togethers.