Bust out the champagne — 2022 is just days away! As is tradition, there is nothing like getting together with loved ones on December 31st to watch the colossal ball descend upon Times Square at the stroke of midnight. As you count down the hours, make sure you keep the merriment flowing with fun activities. Here are 7 New Year’s Eve party ideas for a spectacular bash at home!
1. Party Games Galore
Whether you are knocking back cocktails or are the evening’s designated driver, there is a lot of fun to be had with party games. Friendly competition is not only a surefire way for guests to engage with each other, but it also makes time tick by when anticipation for midnight is high.
Here are just a few popular crowd-pleasing games:
✓ Charades
✓ Pictionary
✓ Scattergories
✓ Cards Against Humanity
✓ Uno
✓ Liverpool Rummy (for 3‒8 players)
✓ Jenga
✓ Beer (or water!) Pong
2. New Year’s Resolution Jar
It’s self-explanatory: Have guests write down their New Year’s resolution on a piece of paper, fold it up, and put it in a designated jar with others’. What happens next is up to you! Maybe no action takes place and the act of writing down a resolution is merely a gesture of reflection, intention, and internalization, which makes it a worthwhile activity.
Alternatively, you can create a game out of it, where you gather guests, read the resolutions one-by-one and everyone tries to guess whose it is — either aloud collaboratively or by individually recording answers on a piece of paper. If you keep score, you can even offer a prize for the person with the most correct guesses.
3. Festive Drink Accessories
If you like to indulge in a fizzy libation or two, you can craft a DIY bar replete with thematic straws and other drink accessories, including cocktail stirrers and cup markers. If you prefer to host a booze-free soiree, you can still fashion a creative setup with non-alcoholic offerings, like iced tea, carbonated water, sparkling cider, and deliciously fruity mocktails. You may even choose to combine both setups for inclusivity.
4. Countdown Display
If you’ve got a projector handy, you can add to the anticipation by casting a live countdown on a blank wall. In addition, we recommend creating fun activities around this display, such as setting a timer to go off at the top of every hour to prompt a toast, a raffle giveaway, and more!
5. Instagram-Worthy Photo Booth
By 2022, it’s become standard to set up a photo booth for guests to pose in front of a dazzling background with whimsical props. A New Year’s photo op typically features a fringe backdrop in gold or silver and mylar number balloons while accessories include pool inflatables, a disco ball, feather boas, New Year’s Eve tiaras and top hats, noisemakers, and party horns.
6. Next-Level Fondue
Along with your spread of appetizers, we think it’s a good idea to add some fondue for a dose of elegance. Luckily, it’s easy to prepare! Classic fondue ideas include a chocolate fountain for dipping fruits (like strawberries, kiwi, grapes, and honeydew) and cheesy fondues for skewering bread and cured meats. But we encourage you to take your station up a notch — to elevate your chocolate fondue, you may choose to stir in melted peanut butter, and to spice up your cheese fondue, you can throw in some pesto for herby ooey gooeyness.
7. Outdoor Party Venue
With outdoor furniture, you can move the party outside! An outdoor dining set can set the stage for sharing meals, engaging conversations, and fun games while outdoor seating in the form of weather-resistant loveseats, ottomans, and chairs provide a place to comfortably lounge. Even better, you can install an entertainment setup with an outdoor projector or TV so you can enjoy a highlight reel of the past year. If you’re worried about chilly weather, you may choose to install a space heater.
With an outdoor living space, the possibilities are endless! Perhaps furnishing one should be at the top of your New Year’s resolutions.
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