Party games to liven up your New Year’s celebration: a fun collection that will keep everyone laughing non-stop
Have you ever been stumped when someone at a New Year’s party asked, “Got any fun games we can play?” The truth is, there are tons of party games anyone can enjoy right away! From brain teasers and games that spark hilarious, unexpected answers, to unique activities that let your acting skills shine—this article is packed with ideas that will put a smile on everyone’s face.
We’ll introduce easy-to-prepare games that anyone can try, regardless of age—perfect for any party.
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Party games to liven up New Year’s gatherings: A collection of hilarious games that will have everyone in stitches (71–80)
Max Number Guessing Game
The Maximum Number Guessing Game is a mind game where you can enjoy psychological battles.
The rules are simple: everyone writes any number up to 100 on a piece of paper, and among those who chose numbers that no one else picked, the person with the highest number wins.
The key is deciding whether to deliberately choose a smaller number while reading others’ thoughts, or to play it safe.
It looks simple at first glance, but the bluffing and avoidance of commonly chosen numbers make it exciting.
Try this game at a New Year’s party to enjoy the mix of laughter and surprise while observing everyone’s strategies.
Crushed Kaki-no-Tane
When you were a kid, did you ever play that game where you build a sand mound in a sandbox, stick a rod in the middle, then scrape away the sand one by one, and the person who knocks over the rod loses? This is the Kaki-no-Tane version of that.
You make a mountain out of Kaki-no-Tane rice crackers, stick a pair of chopsticks in the middle, and take turns eating the crackers around it one by one.
Whoever knocks over the chopsticks loses.
It’s a game that also fills you up.
Clothespin tug-of-war
Attach clothespins to the ends of strings, face each other, and clip them onto your faces.
Put several on places like the nose, ears, and lips, then pull against each other.
Whoever has more clothespins left wins.
It’s going to be a pretty painful battle, so you might feel nervous, but steel yourself and go all out!
A game where you drink a beverage perfectly while blindfolded
The blindfolded “drink to the line” game is a unique challenge that’s sure to liven up any gathering with coworkers or friends.
Participants, while blindfolded, try to drink until they reach a designated line marked on the cup with a rubber band or similar marker.
Chugging too much at once or being overly cautious and falling short always brings laughs.
You can adjust the difficulty by changing the type of beverage used.
Easy to set up and fun for everyone, this game will enhance the relaxed atmosphere of a New Year’s party.
Paper Balloon Battle
How about adding a paper-balloon battle to your New Year’s party? Attach a paper balloon to a headband, then use soft, gentle bats to hit each other’s balloons.
The person who protects their balloon until the end is the winner.
The rules are simple, so anyone can join in right away.
The funny look and unpredictable movements are sure to liven up the atmosphere.
Just be careful not to get overly excited and swing too hard.
Keep safety in mind and enjoy a game full of smiles.
It’s the perfect way to get the new year off to a great start.
Penalty Game Concentration
Concentration is a game anyone can enjoy, but adding penalty challenges can boost the excitement and make it even more fun.
The rules are simple.
Prepare cards that each describe a penalty.
Make two cards with the same penalty so they form a matching pair.
Use the cards you made to start playing Concentration.
If the cards don’t match, the player must perform the penalty written on the card.
Choose lighthearted penalties that everyone can enjoy, such as singing a song or doing an impression.
Fukuwarai with my own face
You know fukuwarai, the traditional New Year’s game that’s been enjoyed since ancient times, right? It’s the one where you place facial features onto a piece of paper that only has an outline drawn.
It’s fun as is, but here’s an idea to make it even more exciting: a fukuwarai using your own face.
As the name suggests, you create a fukuwarai with your own face.
Because it’s a face you’re familiar with, the awkwardness when things end up in the wrong place makes it even funnier.
You can also mix it up by swapping facial parts with other people for more fun.
