Simple mini-games that liven up a party
Are you looking for mini-games you can enjoy at a party without any special preparation? In this article, we’ll introduce simple mini-games that everyone can enjoy and that are easy to fit into your schedule.
No elaborate setup or complicated explanations needed! We’ll focus on games that both drinkers and non-drinkers can enjoy together.
We’ve gathered a variety of games, including ones that work with both small and large groups, and ones you can play in teams.
Try customizing them to match the number of participants and have fun!
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Simple mini-games that liven up a party (31–40)
Who am I? game
How about a “Who am I?” quiz where you deduce the answer from hints? It’s a simple game: after giving three hints, you guess the answer.
In the video, the hints are: “Active at work or school,” “Before it was born, the abacus was used,” and “Compact and good at calculations.” The answer is, of course, “calculator.” It seems fun to structure the hints so the first one is a bit difficult and the second and third get progressively closer to the answer.
Letting people raise their hands as they figure it out would make it even more enjoyable!
Sorting Challenge
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It’s a game where you memorize the order of plastic bottles filled with colored water lined up on a table, then put on a blindfold and figure out how they were swapped.
You only have a limited time to look at the initial arrangement, so it really tests how much you can imprint it in your memory.
By adjusting the initial memorization time and the time to think about which ones were swapped, you can change the game’s difficulty.
The closer the colors are, the harder it becomes to remember, so try various patterns by tweaking the colors and time settings.
Intro Quiz
How about a classic party activity: an intro quiz? This video features an intro quiz of “The Ultimate J‑Pop Chosen by the Pros.” It’s packed with famous songs that everyone’s heard, so it’s sure to get the crowd going! There are also plenty of videos with intro quizzes in other genres—like “Popular Songs of the Showa Era,” “Seasonal Songs,” and “Kayōkyoku”—so if you mix different categories, people of all ages can enjoy playing together.
Mozzarella Cheese Game
How about a simple party game that always gets people going—the “Mozzarella Cheese Game”? The rules are very simple.
Participants take turns saying “Mozzarella cheese.” The catch is that each person has to say “Mozzarella cheese” with more energy than the person before them.
If your energy is clearly lower than the previous person’s, or your voice gets quieter, you lose and are out.
Because the energy has to build gradually, it’s actually quite challenging unless you start at a relatively low energy level.
Give it a try!
Yamanote Line game
Here’s an introduction to the “Yamanote Line Game,” perfect for large groups.
Many of you may already know it.
The rules are simple: following a chosen theme, each person takes turns saying a word that fits.
If you can’t think of one, or if you repeat a word that’s already been said, you lose.
As the title suggests, the theme can be “Yamanote Line station names,” but it also gets lively with easy topics like “flower names,” “vegetables,” or “animals” that anyone can answer.
Come up with various themes and enjoy the game together!
Simple mini party games that liven up a banquet (41–50)
Insider Joke Quiz
The “inside joke game,” which only people in the know will understand, is perfect for parties with close friends or coworkers! Instead of answers you could just look up, the special appeal lies in answers that only the participants can figure out, which really helps liven up the atmosphere.
You might even be surprised by past events you didn’t know about, even with people you’re very close to.
That said, since alcohol is often involved, be careful with the topics you bring up so you don’t accidentally expose someone’s embarrassing past or something they’d rather keep private.
First Impressions Game
The “first impression game,” where you name the person who best fits the prompt! For questions like “Secretly a total mama’s boy” or “Would be popular if they were reborn as the opposite sex,” you deduce your answers based on images like “Seems like they’re super clingy to their mom at home.” Even among close friends, it’s surprisingly hard to read each other’s hearts perfectly.
You might find yourself thinking, “Is that really how people see me?” and be surprised by others’ impressions of you.
It’s also a great idea to collect questions from participants in advance!