Mumbai: Diwali, celebrated this year on October 31 and November 1, is a festival of joy, bringing family and friends together to share in light, love, and laughter. Hosting a Diwali party is a wonderful way to gather family and friends, share delicious food, and partake in traditional customs. The ambience is usually filled with vibrant decorations, sparkling diyas, and the sweet aroma of festive delicacies. It’s an opportunity to express love and gratitude while creating lasting memories. To enhance the festive spirit, incorporating fun games into the celebration can keep guests entertained and engaged, making the occasion even more special.
Games are essential for easing tensions and building camaraderie among guests of all ages. They promote friendly rivalry and reinforce the sense of unity that Diwali represents. By incorporating fun activities into the celebration, a Diwali party transforms into a delightful event brimming with joy, laughter, and shared experiences, making the festival truly unforgettable for all attendees.
Games through collaborative challenges, competitive spirit, or light-hearted fun break down barriers and encourage conversations among guests who may not know each other well. As people come together to celebrate, games become a cherished tradition that fosters lasting memories, reinforcing the values of love, friendship, and community that Diwali embodies.
Games to play in Diwali party
These games will keep the energy high and the laughter flowing at your Diwali party!
Diwali party games for a big group
For a large Diwali party, having a mix of traditional games, team games, and activities brings everyone together. Here are some festive game ideas:
1. Tambola
This classic game is always a hit at large gatherings! You can have Diwali-themed prizes for each round winner, such as diyas, sweets, or small decor items.
2. Musical chair with a twist
This classic game is great for all ages. You can add a twist to it: the person who doesn’t get a seat and is out has to dance and go out.
3. Passing the parcel
Include funny activities for passing the parcel like acting like a member of the group, mimicking someone, reciting a festive poem or a funny real-life incident, etc.
4. Truth-and-dare
Adding a round of Truth or Dare can be a fantastic icebreaker for your Diwali party! Truth-and-dare is a fun game for Diwali celebrations, sparking laughs and shared memories! You can include questions like Have you ever re-gifted a Diwali gift? If so, what was it? If you could invite any Bollywood star to celebrate Diwali with you, who would it be? and so on. Dare activities ideas could include doing a runway walk in their Diwali outfit for everyone, trying to balance a diya on the head and taking 5 steps without dropping it and so on .
5. Dumb Charades
Dumb Charades including guessing movie names is always a great time! It brings loads of laughter and is a fun game as one tries to act out without saying a word!
6. Themed Relay Race
Organise a relay race that incorporates Diwali-themed tasks at each station. Some ideas include diya balancing or completing other tasks first. Divide participants into teams, and they must complete each task in order before tagging the next team member. The first team to finish all tasks wins a prize. This game promotes teamwork, friendly competition, and lots of laughs!
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Minute to Win It: Complete fun, quick challenges related to Diwali in under a minute.
These games add energy and enthusiasm to your Diwali celebration, encouraging interaction and fun among guests!
Diwali party games for couples
1. Guess the Diwali Dish
Blindfold one partner and offer them different dishes to guess by taste. This is a fun, sensory game that’s especially exciting if the treats are unfamiliar or have unique flavours!
2. Sari Draping Challenge for Men
Hand a sari to each male partner and set a timer. They must drape the sari on their female partner within the time limit. The fastest or best-draped sari wins! This game is always good for laughs and allows for creativity.
3. ‘Find Your Partner’ Blindfold Game
Blindfold one partner while others mingle around. The blindfolded partner has to identify their significant other by touch- shoulder, hand, fragrance etc. It’s light-hearted, fun, and can get adorably romantic.
4. Pictionary
Use Diwali-themed words or phrases for a game of Pictionary. Each couple works as a team to draw and guess as many items as possible within a time limit.
5. Rapid Fire Game
Set up a fast-paced quiz where couples answer Bollywood trivia, like guessing movie dialogues, naming songs or identifying iconic Bollywood couples. The couple with the highest score wins, making it fun for Bollywood fans!
6. Tongue Twisters
Prepare tongue twisters and challenge each couple to say them correctly multiple times. Whoever can do it without stumbling wins a small prize or sweet treat.
These games make for an enjoyable, memorable Diwali party for couples and bring everyone together in a fun, festive way.
Diwali party games for family
Here are some fun and festive Diwali party games for families to enjoy together!
1. Antakshari
A crowd-pleaser! Divide guests into two or more teams and have a Bollywood song-off. Start with a Diwali-themed song if possible, and let the fun begin.
2. Treasure Hunt
Hide small Diwali-themed treasures around the house, like diyas, sweets, or candles. Give clues related to Diwali traditions and symbols to find each item. Great for kids and adults to work in teams or pairs!
3. Memory Game
Place several types of Diwali sweets on a tray and show it to everyone for a minute. Cover it up, and ask everyone to write down as many items as they remember. The person with the most correct answers wins!
4. Balloon Popping Wishes
Write small wishes or prizes on slips of paper and place them inside balloons before inflating them. Have family members pop a balloon and read their wishes or complete a fun task. This is exciting for kids and adults alike.
5. Sari Draping Competition
Perfect for adding some humour and fun! Provide each participant with a sari and see who can drape it the fastest or most creatively. It’s fun to watch and even more fun to participate in.
6. Family quiz buzzer game
Bollywood movies, family trivia, and Indian culture. Set up simple buzzers (or raise hands as a buzzer alternative) to answer questions. It’s fast-paced and keeps everyone engaged. Give sweets or small trinkets as prizes!
These games add an extra layer of joy to Diwali and make for beautiful family bonding moments, all while celebrating the festive spirit!
