How many leaves does a lucky clover have, what do people in Spain eat at midnight, and what's the Scottish New Year's festival called? In this family New Year's Eve quiz, everyone draws cards from their own level – so four-year-olds and grandparents have the same shot at becoming quiz champion.
What's in the PDFs
Both PDFs, color and coloring, have 4 pages: the rules with a score sheet for 8 players and 3 rounds, then one sheet of 12 cards per level – 36 trivia cards in all (about 2.3 × 2.3 in). Every card has three answers, A, B, and C, with the answer printed upside down at the bottom. The preschool cards use pictures instead of text.
At a Glance
2+ players
ages 3+
4 × A4 + 4 × A4
about 20–40 minutes
📄 What’s on the Pages
Three quick steps and a table for 8 players with rounds 1–3 and a total.
12 picture questions, like which animal is a lucky charm or who wears a top hat and brings luck.
12 questions about the year, months, weeks, days, and time, plus the chimney sweep and Spain's 12 grapes.
12 questions on New Year's traditions around the world, like resolutions, Hogmanay, the Times Square ball drop, and the International Date Line.
How to set up the quiz
How to play
💡 Tips
- Play more rounds if everyone's having fun – 12 cards per level are enough for up to 12 rounds.
- Don't trim off the answer when cutting: it sits below the dashed line.
- Slip the score sheet into a sheet protector and use a dry-erase marker.
- Kids who read well can mix the preschool and elementary cards.
What kids practice
The elementary questions reinforce time concepts like months, weeks, days, hours, and minutes. Preschoolers name pictures and get to know lucky charms. The grown-up questions spark conversation about how other countries celebrate New Year's Eve, from Scotland to Kiribati.
🔄 Variations & Ideas
Ask each card to the whole group – first correct answer wins the point, and kids can guess along on the grown-up questions.
Pair one child with one adult and take turns answering.
Write questions about your family's year on the back: where did you go on your favorite trip?
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- Made to go together: Printables, games, crafts and 92 coloring pages all about New Year's Eve.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What ages is the quiz for?
The picture cards work from about age 3, the blue cards for ages 6–10, and the purple cards for teens and adults.
Where's the answer?
At the bottom of each card below a dashed line, printed upside down. The reader can see it without the guesser spotting it right away.
What topics do the grown-up questions cover?
New Year's customs and fun facts from around the world, like Hogmanay in Scotland, the ball drop in Times Square, jumping off a chair in Denmark, and where on the map each day begins first.
Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Silvesterquiz.