Popular ranking of entertainment ideas for year-end and New Year parties
We introduce year-end and New Year party skit ideas in a ranked format!
From students to working professionals, one of the biggest worries around the holidays is, “What should we do for entertainment?”
Especially for juniors or subordinates, you might get asked by seniors or managers, “Got any funny ideas?”
This article lets you check out popular skit ideas ranked by popularity—perfect for those situations!
If you’re looking for ideas that will get laughs or want to know the surefire crowd-pleasers that get everyone hyped, be sure to take a look!
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Year-end and New Year party entertainment idea popularity ranking (71–80)
group gymnastics78rank/position
Group gymnastics, which many of us probably did at least once during elementary or junior high school sports festivals.
One big advantage for party entertainment is that you don’t need any props—just your own bodies.
From simple moves that two or three people can perform, like the Cactus, Airplane, or Fan, to a pyramid with around ten people, showcasing a variety of techniques to music will surely get the crowd going! You’ll need a bit of space, but it’s a surefire crowd-pleaser that never slips up.
arm wrestling79rank/position
Besides individual performances and skits at year-end and New Year parties, having a game everyone can enjoy really takes the excitement up a notch.
How about an arm-wrestling tournament? Just drawing a bracket on poster paper will boost the atmosphere.
If you set rules like allowing women to use both hands, it becomes something everyone can enjoy.
The classic bit where the men go easy and the women advance is fun too! Or you can run separate men’s and women’s brackets for a serious showdown.
Have the referee wear a ref outfit and the excitement jumps even more—highly recommended!
rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling)80rank/position
How about trying your hand at rakugo, one of Japan’s representative traditional performing arts? Rakugo is a storytelling art where a single performer plays multiple roles.
While the use of props and body movements is important, the emphasis is even more on verbal skill.
You could slot it in between more physical performances to lighten the mood.
If you want an authentic atmosphere, try preparing a kimono and a folding fan.
A yukata or even a cosplay outfit can surprisingly capture the vibe, too.
Popularity ranking of year-end and New Year party entertainment ideas (81–90)
Name Bingo81rank/position
When it comes to bingo, the standard version uses numbers, but this one is played using participants’ names and headshots.
You’ll need the photos to create the roulette, so be sure to request them in advance.
Prepare bingo cards with names already filled in, or have participants write them on the day.
If there are many participants, some people may not recognize faces and names, so it would be helpful for the host to say, “This is Mr./Ms.
___.” Sharing a small bit of info about the person who appears on the roulette can also make the atmosphere friendlier.
The “Haa” game82rank/position
A unique game where players express the word “haa” in various situations.
The quizmaster specifies an emotion—such as anger, awe, or sadness—and the player performs a “haa” that matches it.
The other participants then guess which emotion it is.
Because it tests acting skills, each performer’s personality shines through, filling the venue with laughter.
One of its charms is that the audience can enjoy making predictions as they watch.
You also get to see sides of colleagues and friends you don’t normally see, creating a special sense of togetherness perfect for a New Year’s party.
Apatou Game83rank/position
A classic game at Korean drinking parties, its charm lies in the rhythmic chants and how quickly a winner is decided.
First, everyone rhythmically repeats the Korean word for “apartment,” apateu.
At the same time the caller announces a random number, participants stack their hands in the middle.
You move the bottom hand to the top while counting numbers; whoever matches the number the caller announced loses.
Lightness and speed are what matter most—don’t overthink the tactics, just keep it casual and have fun.
Earphone Loud Telephone Game84rank/position
The more people who join, the more exciting it gets—the ‘Blasting Earphones Telephone Game’ is perfect for a welcome party because it really heats things up! Participants put on earphones, blast music at high volume, and get ready.
The first person passes the prompt to the person next to them, and that person, relying on lip movements and gestures, interprets it and passes it on to the next person, and so on.
If the final person’s answer matches the original prompt, it’s a success.
Watching the prompt morph as it’s passed along is hilarious, and the whole venue will be filled with laughter.
