New Year party games that get everyone excited: a fun collection of ideas from classics to DIY
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?
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New Year’s games to liven up the party: A fun collection of ideas, from classics to DIY (21–30)
Paper balloon play
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An old-fashioned pastime, paper balloons are light, soft, and safe to enjoy—highly recommended.
When you blow into one, it inflates into a round shape, and a gentle push with your palm sends it drifting slowly through the air, making it easy even for small children to handle.
Because it falls slowly, batting it up to keep it from dropping or passing it back and forth with friends naturally helps develop balance and coordination.
Choosing colors and patterns adds to the fun, and they can also be used as decorations.
They’re quiet, easy to replace if they break, and safe for indoor play—perfect for quality time with parents and friends.
Quiz: Let’s Aim for the Sweet Spot!
The buzzworthy board game “Good to go! Quiz SHOW!” features quiz questions that are all answered with numbers—and nobody actually knows the correct answers.
The rules are simple: players take turns tackling a question and write down the number they think is correct on a board or card.
The person closest to the correct answer earns points, and after multiple rounds, the total scores determine the winner.
Since all the questions are ones you don’t really know the answers to, the thrill of making a guess and the excitement it creates are the highlights.
Playing with family or friends sparks conversation and laughter, making for a great time.
It’s a quiz game anyone can jump into with ease.
Exciting New Year’s games: A fun collection of ideas from classics to DIY (31–40)
Blox
This is an introduction to Blokus, a strategic board game where you place colorful pieces on a board to expand your territory.
The rules are simple: place pieces of the same color so that they touch at the corners, and expand your area while anticipating other players’ moves.
A single placement can change your entire strategy, so both kids and adults can enjoy using their brains.
By getting creative with the shapes and placements of the pieces, you can secure the spaces you want or block your opponents’ progress, leading to exciting tactical battles.
Because it can be played in a short time, it’s easy to enjoy with family and friends—give it a try!
Monopoly
Monopoly, the board game released in 1965 and played by a great many people ever since.
You buy properties and utility companies, hold auctions, mortgage assets, go bankrupt—various money-related keywords appear—but once you learn the rules, it’s an undeniably addictive and entertaining game.
Twister
Let’s beat New Year’s inactivity with Twister, a game you can play indoors that gets your whole body moving as you spread your legs and twist your torso! Lay the mat with four colored circles on the floor, and place your hands and feet as the spinner commands.
Poses that are easy for flexible kids can be unbelievably tough for adults! It’s also fun because you never know what moves will come next—feet getting tangled, someone having to duck underneath the other, and more.
Just be careful not to strain a muscle by overdoing your poses!
Beef Tongue Game
The brain-teasing Gyū-Tan game is perfect for groups, where concentration and memory are key.
Players sit in a circle and say “Gyū” out loud; for the “tan” part, they clap without speaking.
Pay special attention because the final “tan” comes consecutively.
After one round, move to the second and third rounds, increasing the number of “tan” claps at the end by one each time.
As the rounds progress, the number of “tan” claps grows, so remember the count carefully and try not to make mistakes.
Once you get used to it, keeping a brisk tempo can make the game even more exciting.
Blindfolded Challenge! Guess the Tirol Chocolate Flavor Game
Tirol Choco, which you can easily buy at supermarkets and convenience stores and tastes great, comes in many flavors, including limited-time varieties.
This is a game where you guess the flavor of Tirol Choco while blindfolded—like a “tasting,” but for Tirol Choco.
Unlike alcohol, which only adults can enjoy, Tirol Choco is something kids can have fun with too!