New Year's Eve Family Feud is the perfect way to keep the energy high before the countdown. Whether you're hosting a small house party, a Zoom call across time zones, or a big bash, this guide gives you 50+ NYE-themed survey questions and a free template you can host in five minutes.
Skip the build — open our New Year's template and customize from there.
Why New Year's Eve Needs Family Feud
New Year's parties have a long stretch between dinner and midnight. Family Feud fills that gap with the right energy: laughter, light competition, and questions everyone has opinions about.
- Fits any group size — from 4 to 40 players
- Works in person or virtual — perfect for Zoom parties
- Time-flexible — quick 20-minute game or full hour-long tournament
- Mixed ages — works for kids' early countdowns and adult parties
50+ New Year's Eve Family Feud Questions
Resolutions
1. Name a popular New Year's resolution. Lose weight, Save money, Exercise more, Quit smoking, Read more, Travel more
2. Name a resolution people break by February. Diet, Exercise, Save money, Quit social media, Drink less, Wake up early
3. Name something people give up for the new year. Smoking, Drinking, Sweets, Social media, Procrastinating, Junk food
4. Name a goal people set every January. Lose weight, Get organized, Make more money, Travel, Learn a skill, Find love
5. Name an excuse people use to break their resolution. "Too busy," "Started Monday," "It's the weekend," "Stressful day," "Just one won't hurt," "I'll start next month"
Party Time
6. Name something at a New Year's Eve party. Champagne, Confetti, Music, Hats, Noisemakers, Countdown
7. Name a New Year's Eve drink. Champagne, Wine, Beer, Mimosa, Cocktail, Sparkling cider
8. Name a New Year's Eve snack. Chips and dip, Cheese plate, Pizza, Wings, Pretzels, Charcuterie
9. Name something people wear on NYE. Sequins, Suit, Dress, Black tie, Pajamas, Party hat
10. Name a New Year's Eve song. Auld Lang Syne, New Year's Day, Celebration, 1999, Happy New Year, Counting Down
The Countdown
11. Name something people do at midnight. Kiss, Hug, Cheers, Sing Auld Lang Syne, Set off fireworks, Call family
12. Name a famous NYE celebration city. New York, Las Vegas, Sydney, London, Paris, Tokyo
13. Name something you watch on New Year's Eve. Times Square ball drop, Ryan Seacrest, Movies, Football, Fireworks, Parties on TV
14. Name something kids do for early countdown. Sparkling cider toast, Balloon drop, Noisemakers, Watch Times Square, Stay up late, Fall asleep
15. Name a New Year's tradition from another country. Eat 12 grapes, Wear red, Throw old furniture, Round food, First-footing, Polar plunge
Looking Back & Forward
16. Name something people regret from last year. Eating too much, Spending too much, Not exercising, Wasted time, Bad relationships, Not traveling
17. Name something people are excited about for next year. Vacation, New job, Family event, Wedding, Baby, Move
18. Name a "best of the year" list category. Movies, Songs, Memes, News stories, Sports moments, TV shows
19. Name a year-end activity. Reflect, Make resolutions, Clean house, Watch year-in-review, Year-end tax stuff, Donate
20. Name something you should do before the new year. Reflect, Plan, Declutter, Pay bills, Apologize, Set goals
NYE Fails
21. Name a New Year's Eve fail. Falling asleep before midnight, Drinking too much, Bad kiss, No plans, Hangover, Lost phone
22. Name a sign you're getting old on NYE. Asleep before midnight, Don't go out, Watch from home, Don't drink, In bed by 10, Wear comfy clothes
23. Name something you'll definitely do on January 1st. Sleep in, Hangover, Eat leftovers, Watch football, Make resolutions, Workout (or not)
24. Name something that goes wrong at NYE parties. Forgot champagne, No plans for kiss, Argument, Drama, Spilled drink, TV freezes during countdown
25. Name a place people regret going on NYE. Bar, Times Square, Out with strangers, Crowded restaurant, In-laws', Concert
(For 25 more — predictions, year-in-review trivia, party planning, and more — open the holiday template.)
How to Host NYE Family Feud
In-Person
- Open the game maker
- Pick the NYE template
- Cast to a TV
- Players join via QR code from their phones
- Play 4–6 rounds before midnight
Virtual
- Build the same game
- Hop on Zoom or Teams
- Share your screen
- Drop the join link in chat
- Full setup in our virtual Family Feud guide
Pro Tips
- Time the game to end at 11:30 PM — leaves time for countdown prep
- Use Fast Money as the "year prediction" round — funny payoffs
- Mix in inside jokes — "Name something [host name] did this year"
- Adults vs Kids — works perfectly for family parties
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does NYE Family Feud take?
A: 25–30 minutes for a 5-round game. Long enough to entertain, short enough to fit before the countdown.
Q: Can we play this over Zoom on NYE?
A: Yes — perfect for virtual NYE parties where family is in different time zones.
Q: Is this kid-friendly?
A: Mostly yes — skip the "NYE fails" round if you have young kids. Otherwise all questions are family-safe.
Q: How many players can join?
A: Free plan supports 3 players. Pro supports unlimited — better for big NYE parties.
Q: Can I customize the questions?
A: Yes — fully editable. Add inside jokes about the year for huge laughs.