New Year's Eve Party Games

Fill the hours before the countdown with New Year’s Eve games: bingo, plus our own New Year decks of charades, would you rather, this or that and icebreaker questions about resolutions, fresh starts and the year gone by.

Family-friendly and work-safe, for a night in with the kids, a party with friends or an end-of-year team event.

Group size: 3 to 30 people; play in teams above about 8
Suggested time: An hour before midnight, a game at a time
You need: One phone, tablet or laptop (a TV helps for big groups)

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Team scoreboards on a shared screen.

New Year's Eve CharadesTeams: 2 to 6 teams32 New Year's Eve charades words with a team timer. Team TriviaTeams: 2 to 6 teams, shared screenHost trivia for 2-6 teams with a scoreboard and timer.

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Any group size.

New Year's Eve Would You RatherAny group size, pass the phone21 New Year's Eve would you rather questions to count down with. New Year's Eve This or ThatAny group size, pass the phone20 New Year's Eve this or that picks for the countdown. Holiday Icebreaker QuestionsAny group size, shared screen or pass the phoneInclusive holiday, winter and New Year icebreakers for work. Two Truths and a Lie3 to 12 players, pass the phoneRun rounds for 3-12 players with votes, scores and ideas.

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A host calls for the room.

New Year’s Eve BingoA host calls, any number of playersNew Year’s Eve bingo with a talking caller and printable cards.

How to run it with a group

Early in the evening, pass the phone with New Year’s Eve This or That or Would You Rather.
Around 11 pm, put New Year’s Eve Charades or Team Trivia on the TV and play in teams until the countdown.
Use Holiday Icebreaker Questions with the New Year deck to share highlights of the year.
Shared screen: open the game on a laptop and cast or plug it into a TV so everyone can read the card. One person (the host) taps for the room.

More group games

FAQ

What games can we play on New Year's Eve with family?

New Year’s Eve Charades, Bingo and This or That are family-friendly and easy for kids to join.

Are there New Year's Eve games for work?

Yes. Holiday Icebreaker Questions has a New Year deck about highlights and goals, and every game on this page is work-safe.

Which game is best right before midnight?

A team game such as charades or Team Trivia keeps everyone together; stop the round when the countdown starts.