Party games that liven up the after-party. Fun recreational activities.
We’ve put together a selection of party games and activities that will liven up your after-party.
Compared to the main event, the after-party tends to have a more relaxed, anything-goes vibe, making it a great chance to deepen connections with the attendees.
Add games at the right moments to prevent a mid-event lull and keep the fun going until the very end.
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Party games that liven up the after-party. Fun recreational activities (11–20)
Introduction to a Liar Game-style ‘Pop-up Pirate’
This is an introduction video of a second party styled like the drama “Liar Game.” Following the host’s instructions displayed on the monitor, participants form teams and take on a game.
The game they play is Pop-Up Pirate.
The rules are explained calmly despite the tense atmosphere—for example, you must not stick the sword into the bride and groom.
Speedy Pencil Holder Game
This is an introduction video for the “Speedy Pencil-Standing Game.” It’s a game where you simply keep standing up the prepared pencils.
Whoever stands all their pencils wins.
Using around 10 pencils seems best.
If your hands tremble or you even slightly bump them, the pencils will topple right away.
The reactions when they fall, and the serious expressions while standing them up, are part of the fun.
Who is drinking vinegar?
This is the after-party where we’re playing a game to guess who’s drinking vinegar.
Only one person has a cup of vinegar; everyone else is drinking lemon water.
The host is giving live commentary on how people are drinking and hyping up the crowd.
Based on their reactions when they drink, we guess who’s the one with the vinegar.
Pose Matching Game
This is an introduction video for a Pose Matching Game.
Form teams of two and strike the pose shown in the prompts.
If both players make the same pose, it counts.
The team with the most matching poses wins.
Duration: 15 minutes.
You’ll need to prepare prompt cards (poster paper).
Action-based prompts like sumo, baseball, and volleyball tend to be the most fun.
Cola chugging game
This is the scene from a second party where everyone is playing a cola chugging game.
The slowest person loses, and the entire team has to drink a shot of aojiru as a penalty.
It seems tough for the women to chug cola from a bottle, but everyone is doing their best to finish.
The team of the chubbier man who finished first also received prizes, and the atmosphere is lively.
Telephone game
A game of telephone that’s guaranteed to liven up the after-party! It’s a simple game where you pass along a phrase by whispering, but it’s packed with unexpected twists.
The chain of words veers off in surprising directions, leading to a moment at the end when everyone bursts into laughter.
This game tests memory and concentration, so it’s best introduced midway through the event.
It boosts a sense of unity among participants and creates a humorous, lively atmosphere.
Pick impactful words or laugh-inducing phrases, and you’ll set the stage for smiles all around.
It’s a fun activity that will elevate the mood even further.
Party games that liven up the after-party. Fun recreations (21–30)
Puzzle solving
Puzzle-solving games are the perfect activity for everyone to enjoy together! If you include one at the after-party, the excitement level will jump up.
Using a commercially available puzzle kit is great because it saves you the hassle of preparation.
When all the participants team up to tackle the mysteries, it creates a real sense of unity.
You’ll be surprised by unexpected twists and share the joy of solving them—experiences like these make the event even more fun.
Since everyone can enjoy it equally, it’s ideal as a recreational activity.
An after-party that tends to feel monotonous is sure to liven up instantly with a puzzle-solving game!