Diwali is a festival which we all wait for the day when we have a lot of fun. We do a lot of things apart from bursting the crackers like playing the card and many more such games. Today we are going to list out 15 such exciting Diwali Games which you can play to make your Diwali even more special and memorable.
Diwali Games For Diwali Theme Party for 2023
1. Rangoli-in-a-minute!
This is a straightforward thing which you can do on your Diwali day. Various colours are available in the market, which helps in making your Rangoli more beautiful. You can even hold a Rangoli competition.
2. Light the candles
It’s hard to imagine Diwali without the lights. So, make a group of 2 or 3 whatever and start lighting up the light and whoever light up more candle will win the game.
3. Blow the candles
In this game, one can blow off the lit candle while blindfolded while other their teammates can help him to give the directions.
4. Crackers Tambola
Take a piece of paper and draw any four crackers like Annar, Phuljhadi, Firki, and rocket. Now the players have to write four numbers of their choice on each cookie. The game can be played as four crackers as four lines, early four, i.e., one no. each in every cracker and full houses.
5. Find ‘happy’ in ‘Diwali Diyas’!
In this game, there will be around 25 Diyas immersed in water covered in rose petals, but only 11 Diyas bear the alphabets forming ‘Happy Diwali’ written on their sides – one alphabet on one Diya. Players are supposed to find all the Diyas carrying the alphabet and complete the words ‘Happy Diwali’ in a given time frame.
6. Diwali Musical Chairs
Diwali musical chairs party game with a twist. This is a twisted form of the ‘musical chairs’ where the names of crackers are glued (hidden) under chairs. The same names are written on chits and held in a bowl, and the number of chairs is kept equal to the number of participants. While the players dance around the chairs when the music plays and stop to sit on the chairs closest to them as the music stops, the DJ picks up a chit and announces the name of the cracker. The person(s) sitting on the chair that carries the same name is out of the competition, and the chair is removed as well.
7. Statue Dance
Start dancing on not-so-loud music, and the main rule is to freeze instantly and act like a statue once the music stops.
8. Social-ly Humour-ous Diwali!
The game is perfect for 4-20 players, adults only, and is sure to bring a tremendous amount of excitement to the whole party!
9. Pictionary
You can play using the board game or use your own words to be drawn onto a board for others to guess.
10. Dumb-Charades
This age-old game is guaranteed to make your Diwali evening fun-filled. You can play in pairs, teams or individually, the effect is the same!
11. Never Have I Ever!
Diwali parties are incomplete without drinks, and when you’ve gotta drink one shot for every time you reveal that you haven’t done a ‘called out’ thing, it is even more exciting! Not just for you, but for your friends too!
12. Guess Who
Another popular game is all about guessing the name of the person whose name is written on the card picked up by one of the participants. You could use the board game to play or invent your game rules/names. To add a little twist to the game, you could write the names of your familiar friends or family members while the other does the guessing!
13. Dryfruit Bags
A fun game in which players have to separate different dry fruits given in a bowl in different bags. One who does it first will be the winner of this game.
Planning Diwali games for a Diwali-themed party in 2023 can be a fantastic way to add fun and excitement to your celebration. Here are some game ideas to consider:
- Diwali Tambola: Tambola, also known as Bingo, with a Diwali twist. Create Diwali-themed tombola tickets with images like Diyas, rangolis, and sweets.
- Diya Painting Contest: Set up a Diya painting station with plain clay diyas, paints, and brushes. Guests can unleash their creativity and decorate their own diyas.
- Rangoli Competition: Organize a rangoli-making competition. Provide participants with coloured powders, rice flour, or flower petals and have a panel of judges select the most beautiful design.
- Card Games: Diwali is a popular time for card games like Teen Patti and Rummy. Set up tables for card games and let guests enjoy friendly competitions.
- Diwali Quiz: Create a quiz with questions related to Diwali’s history, traditions, and significance. Offer small prizes for those who answer the most questions correctly.
- Cracker-less Firework Display: Since Diwali is associated with fireworks, host a virtual or cracker-less firework display using projectors and special effects to create a mesmerizing light show.
- Diwali-themed Pictionary: A Diwali-themed version of the classic Pictionary game, where participants have to draw and guess Diwali-related words and phrases.
- Treasure Hunt: Organize a Diwali-themed treasure hunt, with clues related to Diwali legends or traditions. Guests can search for hidden treats or small gifts.
- Ladoo Eating Contest: Challenge guests to an eating contest featuring the delicious sweet treats of Diwali, such as ladoos or jalebi.
- Karaoke: Set up a karaoke machine and encourage guests to sing popular Bollywood and Diwali-themed songs. You can even have a singing competition.
- Diwali Fashion Show: Organize a Diwali fashion show where guests can showcase their traditional Diwali attire or dress up as characters from Diwali stories and legends.
- Diwali Dance-Off: Host a dance competition where participants can show off their dance moves to traditional or contemporary Diwali songs.
These games and activities are sure to add a festive and enjoyable element to your Diwali-themed party in 2023. Tailor them to the preferences of your guests, and don’t forget to offer small prizes or party favours to make the games even more exciting.
