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)
Joiman71rank/position
Liven up the crowd with a perfect imitation of Joyman’s eternally funny rhyme-heavy rap! As long as you’ve got that well-known “Na-na-na~ na-na-na~” rhythm, you can use either Joyman’s material or your own original bits.
Plenty of rhyme-rap examples are uploaded on Joyman’s video site and on Takagi-san’s Twitter.
Don’t forget the airplane wing hands and the side-to-side swaying gesture! We also recommend “Shū-nana Kinomi Nana” (Seven days a week, Kinomi Nana) and “Kujaku/ Hijack.”
Bingo game72rank/position
Bingo is a classic party game that’s perfect for wrapping up an event, bringing excitement and energy to the room.
All you need are bingo cards, a tool for selecting numbers at random, and prizes to award to those who complete a line.
If you get too particular about the prizes, preparation can take a long time, so it’s best to choose a theme—like useful everyday items—and prepare accordingly.
The key is that the growing anticipation of getting closer to the prizes makes it easy to build excitement.
With some clever touches—such as the host’s costume or a lively, hyped-up way of speaking—you can boost the energy even more.
one-shot gag73rank/position
A quick skit for a wedding reception or after-party is a fun way to entertain everyone in a short time.
Since one-shot performances are brief, timing and flow are crucial.
Practice thoroughly beforehand so you don’t stumble on the day.
You’ll also need to adjust based on the venue’s situation.
For a company year-end party or a thank-you party, using everyday office life as material could work well.
Just be careful not to focus so much on making guests laugh that the act ends up offending someone.
snack tasting74rank/position
How about a snack tasting game that everyone can enjoy together? In this activity, participants are blindfolded, taste a snack, and try to guess the flavor.
For example, you can prepare snacks with a wide variety of flavors like Umaibo or Hi-Chew, or you can gather a random assortment of different snacks.
Be sure to research participants’ dislikes and allergies beforehand, and decide which snacks to include accordingly.
As a variation, you can also do it with juices.
A magic trick where a business card turns over75rank/position
It’s pretty cool to casually perform some table magic at year-end or New Year’s parties, right? For you, I recommend this trick using business cards.
It creates a twisted business card where the left side is the back and the right side is the front—something that seems impossible.
The secret lies in using two business cards and cleverly folding, tearing, and concealing the part being torn.
With a bit of preparation in advance, this can become a quick showstopper that will surely amaze everyone.
parody song76rank/position
If you like singing or are good at it, why not perform a parody song at the party? Take a popular tune and sing it with original lyrics that incorporate your recent experiences or current events everyone knows.
If you’re short on ideas, check out popular parody videos for inspiration.
Also, instead of relying on just the singing, consider adding costumes or choreography.
Simply singing earnestly in a funny outfit can get laughs and help ease your nerves.
tile breaking77rank/position
When you think of breaking tiles, you might picture a karate expert, but it’s actually a party trick anyone can try! If you use special tiles called “noshi-gawara,” it looks dramatic and is sure to impress the crowd.
But you can’t just smack the tiles at random.
Practicing how to break them is important, too.
To make it look effective, you need to be creative not only with your technique but with your presentation as well.
Even if you don’t usually exercise, with proper preparation and practice you can definitely surprise everyone! And to avoid injuries, careful safety measures in both your prep and performance are essential.
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.