Top Diwali party games for office gatherings: Fun, festive, and easy to play

New Delhi: Diwali, the festival of lights and joy will be celebrated on October 31, 2024, this year. It is the time of year when people indulge in celebration and entertainment with their family, friends and loved ones. While the festive season calls for delicious traditional foods, and sparkling fireworks, fun games and activities will add an extra bit of fun and merriment to the party and gatherings. Diwali party games are a wonderful way to bring people of all ages together to make the celebration even more special and fun. You can choose from a variety of traditional Indian games to modern party games to engage your guests.

Whatever games you decide on, keep in mind that they are enjoyable for everyone, engaging, and suit all ages. With these Diwali party games, create a festive atmosphere that will give your guests memories to treasure.

Diwali party games

Here are some fun games that are perfect for a Diwali party and will add a festive touch to your celebration:

1. I'm doing Patti: A traditional card game for Diwali, Teen Patti is played with three cards. It is a huge hit at parties and people often find this very interesting to play if they are masters in it.
2. Tambola: This classic bingo-style game is easy to play and is full of excitement when played in a large gathering. In this, players are given tickets that have numbers, and one person calls out random numbers. The first one to complete a row, full ticket or any combination wins the prize.
3. Diya Painting Competition: In this, guests indulge in Diya Painting and decorate the diyas with their creativity. In the end, the best-decorated diya wins the prize!
4. Antakshari: An ever-green game, Antakshari involves the singing of Bollywood songs. It is perfect for Diwali gatherings as people are involved in singing which creates a moment of merriment.
5. Memory Game with Festive Items: For this, arrange a tray which is filled with Diwali-related items such as diya, a cracker, a small Ganesh statue, sweets, etc. and show this to guests for 30 seconds, and then cover it. Guests will have to tell the items inside the tray. The one who remembers all will win the prize.

Games to play in office Diwali party

Here are some games you can try to play at the office Diwali party:

1. Diwali Quiz: Make a quick quiz with questions related to the tradition of Diwali, rituals, history, significance etc. This can be played individually or in teams. The person or the team who gives the most correct answers will win the prize.
2. Rangoli Competition: Make the employees into 4-5 teams and ask them to create Rangolis with colours in a set period. The team who will finish on time and is most creative will win the prize.
3. Guess the Bollywood Song: For this, play the short clips of popular Bollywood songs and the team member or the person will have to guess the song or the movie. This game is quick and fun and brings a musical element to the party. You can make it Diwali-themed by choosing songs related to celebration and happiness.
4. Diya Balance Relay: Organise a Diya Balance relay race where employees have to carry a small diya on a spoon from one end to another end without dropping it in between. This game will add an element of fun to the Diwali theme.
5. Passing the Parcel with a Twist: Organise the passing of the parcel with a bit of twist than the usual one. In this, instead of the usual pass-the-parcel game, each layer of the parcel contains a Diwali-related challenge or question. The game will keep everyone entertained.

Diwali games in office

Here are some of the fun and engaging Diwali games that are perfect for an office Diwali party and will add festive fun to the workplace:

1. Dumb Charades: This one game is always enjoyed by everyone irrespective of their age. It’s fun and competitive and will keep everyone on their toe.
2. Festive Bingo: Make Diwali-themed bingo cards with phrases such as “Diya,” “Firecrackers,” “Sweets,” or “Lakshmi Puja.” As the host calls out each item, employees will have to mark their cards. The first one to complete a row or full card will win the prize.
3. Diwali Pictionary: In this, employees will have to draw Diwali-related items such as rangoli, diyas, etc, while their teammates will have to guess what they’re drawing.
4. One-Minute Challenges: Organise quick, one-minute Diwali-themed challenges that employees will have to complete in one minute. This will be a fun game which will be enjoyed by many.
5. Guess the Sweets:  Organise a tasting game where employees will be blindfolded and will have to taste some of the popular Diwali sweets such as laddoos, barfi, jalebis, etc.

With these fun and engaging games, let your workspace turn into a jovial and fun-filling environment. These games will surely make engage truly in the festive spirit.