10 games to play at your intimate New Year's Eve party

Hosting an intimate New Year’s Eve party can be a wonderful way to create lasting memories with your close friends and family. Adding games to your celebration is a great way to bring everyone together and ensure the evening is filled with laughter and fun. Here are ten games that are perfect for small gatherings:

Two Resolutions and a Lie

In this New Year’s twist on the classic “Two Truths and a Lie,” players take turns sharing two resolutions they’ve made and one that’s a lie. The group has to guess which one isn’t true. This game sparks interesting conversations and sets the tone for the upcoming year.

Year in Review Trivia

Compile trivia questions based on events from the past year, including pop culture moments, news, and personal milestones. Divide your guests into teams and see who remembers the most about the year gone by.

Charades with a Twist

Play classic charades but with a New Year’s theme. Use topics like resolutions, famous events from the year, or iconic movies and songs from the past 12 months to make the game more festive.

Pictionary

New Year EditionSimilar to charades, this drawing game can be tailored to the occasion. Include prompts like “fireworks,” “countdown clock,” or “champagne toast.”

Prediction Jars

Set up small jars or envelopes where guests can write predictions for the coming year. These can be personal goals, global events, or humorous guesses about what the next year might hold. Seal them and read them aloud during next year’s party.

Name That Tune

Countdown EditionCreate a playlist of hit songs from the year and play short snippets. Guests compete to guess the song title and artist the fastest. This game is sure to energise the party.

New Year’s BingoDesign Bingo cards with items related to New Year’s traditions, such as “midnight kiss,” “confetti,” or “happy New Year” text messages. Mark off items as they happen during the evening.

Scavenger Hunt

Hide items related to New Year’s celebrations around your home, like party hats, noisemakers, or small bottles of champagne. Provide clues and let your guests search for them in teams.

Would You Rather

New Year’s EditionAsk thought-provoking or funny questions related to New Year’s, like, “Would you rather relive the past year or skip ahead to the next one?” This game encourages lively debates and laughs.

Karaoke Countdown

End the night with a karaoke session featuring the biggest hits of the year. Count down to midnight with a sing-along to an iconic party anthem.