New Year’s Eve drinking games
The hours until midnight fly by with the right game. These keep big groups together without knocking anyone out before the countdown.
11 games
New Year’s Eve drinking games: 11 games
New Year’s Eve is a marathon, not a sprint. Start with calm card games like Beer 99 or Mia, step it up with Kings Cup and save reaction games like Ping Pong Pang or Bautzball for the last hour. Anyone handling fireworks later stays sober enough – and whoever drives doesn’t drink at all.
Party gear that goes with it
The basic kit for playing almost every game on this site.
Deck of cards
Plastic cards survive spilled drinks.
Our pick: Copag 1546 Plastic Playing Cards, Poker Size, Red/Blue (Jumbo Index, 2 decks)
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Dice
A few spare dice never hurt.
Our pick: 16 mm White Dice with Black Pips (50 pack)
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Shot glasses
Small glasses – also great for water or juice.
Our pick: OBTANIM Heavy Base Glass Shot Glasses, 1.5 oz, set of 12
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Drinking card games
Ready-made card games for party groups – a fun addition to the classics.
Our pick: Do or Drink – drinking card game
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