*Update–The clock printables have been removed from the original source where I found mine stated in the post below. I have added some that I was able to find that might work for you. You can find them here:
I thought I would share a simple game that I came up with to help entertain your kids (and even adults) during your New Year’s Eve Countdown party this year. The whole premise behind the New Year’s Eve game is fairly straightforward and simple so even the youngest of children can play along with minimal help.
We named it Rolling Around The Clock. Simply because that is all you do. First off you will need some clock faces. I found some fun free printable clock faces from White Life. They have the following four clock faces that you can download for free.
If you download some, be sure to drop them a quick note and tell them thanks! Aren’t they so fun? They also print out the perfect size.
I printed them out onto some white Cardstock paper. You can also glue them onto some chipboard or cardboard to give them some stability. Adding a quick layer of Matte Finish Mod Podge will also seal them up nicely and keep them from ripping from little hands and overuse.
I cut some thin strips of cardboard to make the clock hands. I made one small for the hour hand and then one longer one for the minute hand of the clock. I colored them black with a black permanent marker.
Then I simply took some brads which can be found in any craft store that sells scrapbook supplies and used them to attach the hands to the clock face.
Now that you have made your game pieces here are the rules for the New Years Eve game.
Roll Around the Clock Game Rules:
Each player will need their own clock face. You will need two dice to play. To begin each player will roll the dice. The player with the highest number will go first. Each player will start with their clock at 1:00. Then you will take turns rolling the dice. To start out everyone will just roll one dice. You need to roll the time that is next on your clock and make it from 1:00 to 2:00 to 3:00 and so on all the way to 12:00 or Midnight. The player needs to roll the number of the dice that corresponds to the next number needed. After you have gotten to 6:00 you will begin to roll two dice to get the higher numbers. If you don’t roll the number you need, your turn will end and it is the next players turn. The person who rolls to 12:00 first wins.
You can even add some strategy to the game if playing with older people. For example, if someone rolls doubles they can choose someone to trade clocks with or choose someone to lose a turn. Etc.
{Phew…that was tough…explaining the rules of play…if that doesn’t make sense, leave a comment and I will try to re-explain them. The game is much simpler than trying to explain it apparently}.
I would love to hear if some of you end up making and playing this with your kids and family this year! My kids are excited, but I think that mainly has to do with the fact that they get to stay up past their bedtimes!!
And…one last thing…I made some Oreo Pops for New Year’s Eve…who is shocked?! Haha! You knew it was coming right? But these have a special surprise inside.
I am not going to take the time to write up a tutorial since there are so many other Oreo Pop Tutorials you can choose from, that I have already shared with you, to follow if you need one. (For example my Snowman Oreo Pops, Santa Belly Oreo Pops and my Mummy Oreo Pops) This is basically a Double Stuft Oreo covered in white chocolate with some sprinkles on it. BUT…these are special because of what is inside of them…
Exploding Candy!!
{I found mine at the Dollar Store…Pop Rocks will work too…I just couldn’t find any}
How fun huh?! And…they really work! I simply removed the double stuff icing and put some melted chocolate on the inside of BOTH cookies. Then I opened and poured a package of the Exploding Candy on one of the cookies right on top of the chocolate. Stick the sucker stick on and then place the top cookie on top. Then I let them harden by popping them in the freezer. Then simply cover the Oreo with the chocolate and add some sprinkles. For full instructions for making an Oreo Pop you can see these other tutorials. For the little New Years Eve Cheers tag go here.
These are so fun! I had to test one out to make sure it worked. And they really do pop right in your mouth…like edible fireworks for your mouth!
Interested in our other New Year’s Eve posts? Check these out!
New Year’s Eve Photo Booth Props
New Year’s Eve Banner Printable
New Year’s Eve “Mint” Night Kisses (coming soon)
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What a fun game! And the oreo pops…super fun! My boys love pop rocks so they’ll really get a kick out of these! Thanks for all of your great ideas Amy. I don’t always comment but I really enjoy reading all of your postings. Wishing you a wonderful happy healthy New Year!!
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I love the idea of the exploding candy in the oreo pops, Amy! What a fun idea. And the clock game sounds fun too!
xoxo,
Amy
I just found your blog. I love new years ideas. I have to give the game a try. Thanks.
We played this game today! Blogging about it on Sunday and linking back to you!
I played this with my 4 kids tonight and we all had a blast! Thanks for a truly family-friendly NYE game!
So Clever with the pop rocks in the middle! you are the oreo pop queen!
I am trying to click the White Life link, but can’t find the free clock face print outs…anyone have a direct link to the download?
Saerica, here is one that I (finally) came across and is printable with no hands. I saved the image and changed the size in Picasa so it was big enough to play with.
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I just added some printable clock faces I found to the top of this post! Hope that helps!
SADLY THE LINK FOR THE CLOCK FACES DOESN’T WORK ANYMORE… SUCH A FUN IDEA… I WISH I COULD PLAY W MY LITTLE ONE…
Delly draw a circle put numbers around it with a sharpie make the hands of the clock and put them on with a brad you can do this without a preprint or a pattern. GREAT idea!
I just added some printable clock faces I found to the top of this post! Hope that helps!
Thanks for this game! It’ll be perfect for tomorrow! :) We’ll be playing with our 3 little daughters (7,5,2 yrs) -they’ll love it! Thanks again!
I am so glad to hear that. I hope you have a Happy New Year!!
I love these ideas! Thank you for sharing!!
You are welcome. Thanks for sharing that!
Amy, I LOVE this idea for the kids to play! Planning on using it tomorrow evening during the waiting of midnight…but I simply can’t find a link to the clock faces for the printables. Would you be able to let me know by chance where it is. I’ve searched online and can’t seem to find a source. Thank you!
I just added some links to some printable clock faces I found.