New Year’s Eve Games For Every Party

No New Year’s Eve party is complete without a game or two. Forget boring your guests with endless runs of charades, we’ve got some better ideas. From acting out rhyming phrases to guessing which of your guests are hiding a secret, we’ve found the best New Year’s Eve party games to suit every kind of party…

It just wouldn’t be the festive season without a little tipple. So put your knowledge to the test with a friendly round of questions. From gin and whisky-based games to overall cocktail knowledge (do you know your negronis from your mojitos?) these games are perfect for cocktail parties. They’re bound to see you through to midnight and beyond…

You can be forgiven for feeling a little less than 100% over the festive season. After indulging in food, late nights and plenty of Christmas television, testing your dexterity skills might be exactly what you need. Perfect for tabletop play post-dinner, they’re ideal for the whole family to get involved.

Bored of the classics? Why not explore the new kids on the block and try a new game. From rhyming games and rap battles to search history guessing, you can entertain the family in a whole new way. They’re perfect for group get-togethers and when you want to avoid the yearly Monopoly argument.

Have a know-it-all in the family? Get them to prove their intelligence (or lack thereof) with a friendly quiz. With enough questions to keep everyone entertained all night, all you need to do is split the teams and share the nibbles.

There’s nothing wrong with a quiet night in. And if cosying up by the fire with good food, good wine and good company sounds like your ideal night, why not crack open a puzzle? The perfect activity for the whole family, if you find yourself struggling don’t worry, you can spend New Year’s Day finishing it off.