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Party-Pumping Games and Party Games for Banquets [2026]

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!
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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

At year-end and New Year parties and other banquets, you don’t just want to eat and drink—you want to liven things up with fun games too.

But when it’s time to actually play, it’s easy to wonder, “What games are good?” or “Which games can everyone enjoy together?”

So in this article, we’ll introduce fun games that will get any party going.

We’ve gathered a variety of options, from simple games you can start right away to popular board games.

Let’s have a great time together, regardless of age!

Party Games That Liven Up Banquets [2026] (61–70)

Dancer in the Dark

Japanese Theatrical Trailer for the Film “Dancer in the Dark”

Dancer in the Dark

This is a variation on what’s known as the Takenoko Nyokki game.

Everyone lowers their gaze, and people call out numbers one by one in order; if two or more people speak at the same time, the game stops, and those who caused it to stop receive a penalty.

There’s a film with the same name, isn’t there?

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chicken foot

How to Play the Domino Game “Chicken Foot”

chicken foot

Let me introduce a game called “Chickenfoot.” You use all the domino tiles.

After dealing tiles to each player as their hand, place the remaining tiles face down to form a boneyard.

Decide the play order, then place a single starting tile vertically.

Players connect tiles that have the same number.

If you can’t play, draw one tile from the boneyard; if you still can’t play, you must pass.

Continue taking turns until someone runs out of tiles, or the boneyard is empty and everyone passes.

At the end, add up the pips on the tiles remaining in each player’s hand—this total becomes their negative points.

After the set number of rounds, the player with the lowest negative score wins!

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In conclusion

We introduced some fun games to liven up any party—did you find one you’d like to try? These games are great not only with friends but also in mixed-age groups like bosses and subordinates, so use them to help create a lively, enjoyable party atmosphere!