This is 30 Easy and Fun Activities and Games for New Year’s Party
Are you feeling the heat and all the hype for the new year already?!
Nowadays, New Year’s Eve usually depicted as the festive gathering to passing the time in anticipation of the coming of Gregorian Calendar’s January 1. Public gatherings, as in Times Square in New York City or in Trafalgar Square in London, draw large crowds, and the countdown to the dropping of an electronic ball in Times Square to signify the exact moment at which the new year begins is televised worldwide.
Now, if you just want to enjoy New Year’s Eve and throw the bangers with some of the best activities and games at home like a real Gen Z, these are some fantastic ideas I’ve gathered for you.
Outdoor or Active Fun
1. Fire Pit & S’mores Bar
Find out amazing s’mores recipes that will blow your guests’ mind at the New Year’s Party. There’s absolutely no better way to wrap up the night than getting cozy in the backyard with small campfire. Surely happy tummy happy me.
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2. Set up Countdown Open Me Bag
This new year eve, set the stage for a night of excitement and intrigue with Countdown Open Me Bags, turning every moment into an endless fun. Label each bag with a different time, encouraging your guests to unwrap surprises at intervals throughout the party. Fill the bags with treats and delights to keep the fun going all night long!
3. A Game of Tag in the dark with Glow Stick
Get ready for an unforgettable time with your friends. Play a thrilling game of tag in the dark, lit only by glowing sticks! This for sure isn’t just a way to pass the time; it’s a memory you’ll treasure forever.
4. Balloon Pop Countdown
Here’s another exciting game for an unforgettable night! Every hour, pop a balloon to reveal a new challenge. Play with your friends, and if someone loses, they must face a classic truth or dare!
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Interactive and Social Games
5. The Silent Disco
When the night sets in, take turns renting headphones for your friends and let them toggle between various music channels. Experience the real connection with your friends with laughter and joy!
6. Tik Tok Dance-off
Make the best viral tik tok dance video with your friends. Don’t forget to post it and do live streaming also!
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7. Karaoke Roulette
Randomize songs and see who can nail the performance! Record it and the winner gotta post their video performance online.
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8. Meme Contest!
Create memes with your friends using party photos and vote on the funniest. Make some memories and cherish it forever!
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9. Social Media Scavenger Hunt
Prepare your camera and create a list of items or moments for guests to capture and post. Best candid photographers will get some treats.
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DIY and Creative Activities
10. Vision Board Station
Provide materials to create 2025 goals or dream boards. Share your dreams and your visions for the new year and plans to achieve them!
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11. DIY Party Hats
This one should be one of the most fun activities that you and your friends can do at new year’s party. Let your guests design their own cool and funky hats and wear it till morning comes.
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12. Photo Booth with Props and Filters
Do a photo booth with props and a ring light for Instagram and Snapchat ready shot. Enjoy it with polaroid and it will be a perfect set for real.
13. Custom Mocktail Bar
Create a spot for a small bar that every guests can enjoy to mix their own unique drinks. Set a good ambiance and lighting at the bar for more cozy night.
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14. Nail Art Bar
Discover the ultimate nail art experience with your friends! Set up a cozy corner this New Year’s Eve to create stunning designs and enjoy a night filled with creativity.
Games with a Twist!
15. Giant Jenga with Truth or Dare
Play a Jenga! Pull a block and answer a question or dare with your friends and family. Get the big Jenga to make it more interesting!
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16. Guess the Resolution
Try this cool game for new year party! Have your guests write down 3 resolutions each on separate slips of paper. And then mix up the slips. And last, guess who wrote each resolution. The wrong guesser will get punishments.
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17. Trivia with a Twist
Set a Trivia game and play it with your loved ones and friends for the night. Get the topics from various news, pop culture, memes and that current year highlights.
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18. Do the Confession Game!
Everyone should write anonymous confessions to be read out loud. Discuss the takeaways and wisdom gained from each confession.
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Digital & Tech-Inspired Fun
19. VR Station
Set up a VR experience and play games together with your friends at the VR booth. Experience the ultimate tech fun activities at the peak-height of the night.
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20. Gaming Tournament
Play Mario Kart, Smash Bros, or any multiplayer game and enjoy the fellowship with your friends through the night.
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21. Snapchat Filter Challenge
Compete and create the funniest and coolest snaps. The winner should be given more snacks.
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22. Playlist War
Save your favorite playlist for New Year’s Eve night. Compete with your friends to choose whose playlist is the ultimate. Vote on the best one.
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Sentimental or Chill Activities
23. Highlight Reel
Collect all the best memories from the current year and play a slideshow or video compilation of your group’s best moments from that year.
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24. Memory Jar
Write down your favorite memories of that current year. Take turns to read them aloud. Plan to create new memories on the next year.
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25. Chilling with Board Games
Board games with the squad? Best vibe ever. Get ready for nonstop laughs.
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26. Compliment Chain
Each guest writes a positive note for someone else and pin it on the board with each guest favorite’s photo.
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27. New Year’s Gratitude Circle
Reflect on things you’re grateful for as midnight approaches. Tell the deepest feelings you have experience on that year.
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Surprise Fun Activities
28. Disco Ball Pinata
Surprise everyone by making a DIY disco ball that you can hang on the roof. Don’t tell everyone until midnight that the disco ball contains so many treats and snacks. Play the pinata after new year’s countdown!
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29. Make Over Battle
Do this dope make over battle by grouping. Like you’re in middle school … exactly like you’re in middle school. Break out the glitter, butterfly clips, and all the bronzer. The wildest look wins.
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30. Surprise Friendship Bracelet
Why not do the original high school sign of friendhood: cool friendship DIY bracelet. All you need is embroidery floss and youtube tutorial. Have each friends make one and then blind swap with each other.
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