Cork Won't Budge

Despite everyone's best efforts, that cork just won't leave the bottle!

Dance Floor Takeover

A guest dances like nobody’s watching – but everyone is!

Fireworks Outside

Someone mentions the loud fireworks going off in the neighborhood.

“Where’s the Bubbly?”

Someone frantically searches for the champagne or cider.

Midnight Kiss

A couple shares a kiss as the clock strikes 12.

Confetti Explosion

Confetti flies everywhere, adding to the festive mess.

Stream Glitch

The countdown stream freezes or buffers at the worst possible moment.

Party Hat Sighting

Someone proudly wears a shiny, festive party hat all night.

Countdown Timer Panic

The host scrambles to find the perfect countdown stream or app.

Streamers Everywhere

Streamers are tossed, ending up draped over furniture and people.

Photo Booth Fun

A makeshift photo booth with props like glasses and mustaches gets everyone posing.

Champagne (or Cider) Toast

Everyone raises their glasses to toast to the New Year.

Free Square

Guest Falls Asleep Early

Someone dozes off on the couch before midnight, missing the countdown.

Over-the-Top Selfie

A guest takes a selfie with as many partygoers as possible.

Board Game or Trivia Break

Guests gather for a quick round of a fun game before midnight.

Someone Overdressed

A guest arrives in formalwear while others are in casual party attire.

Ball Drop on TV

Everyone gathers around the screen to watch the ball drop in Times Square.

Midnight Snack Raid

Someone sneaks off to the snack table for one last bite before the countdown.

Countdown Chaos

The group counts down from 10 – and someone messes up the timing.

Quiet Please!

A party noisemaker goes missing, only to be found under the couch. Was it sabotage?

Auld Lang Syne Sing-Along

The classic song starts, but only half the group knows the words.

Dropped Drink

A spilled drink causes a minor party cleanup operation.

New Year’s Resolution Sharing

Guests share their goals for the upcoming year, serious or silly.

Resolution Groans

A guest shares an overly ambitious resolution, and the group reacts with playful skepticism.