Party-Pumping Games and Party Games for Banquets [2026]
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!
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Party-Boosting Games for Banquets: Party Games [2026] (21–30)
Majority Game
When it comes to party classics that get everyone excited, the Majority Game is a must! Everyone considers the ultimate “what if” choices posed by prompts written on cards.
The goal isn’t to find the correct answer, but to enjoy the fun of agreeing or disagreeing with other participants.
It’s perfect for a friendly, relaxed vibe—not only with close friends but also as an icebreaker with people you’re meeting for the first time.
It can liven up a night with drinks and even spark new topics of conversation.
Why not try this game at your next party? It’s sure to guarantee a fun time for everyone!
Leading Question Game
A leading-question game that requires no special tools and has no limit on the number of players.
The rules are simple: first, split into two sides—the Interrogation Team and the Suspect Team.
You play based on a prompt word.
The Interrogation Team asks various questions to steer the suspect into saying the prompt—a guided interrogation.
If they get the suspect to say the prompt, the Interrogation Team earns 1 point.
If the suspect side figures out, during the exchange, what the interrogators are trying to make them say—that is, what the prompt is—they raise their hand and answer; if correct, the suspects earn 2 points.
You can play as a team match, or if you have a small group, a rotation system is recommended.
Ultra-Fast Smartphone Typing Battle
How about a “Lightning-Fast Smartphone Typing Battle” that gets everyone in the venue hyped together, phones in hand? In this game, you compete to see how many words you can type within the time limit based on a given prompt—testing both your mental agility and finger speed.
It’s fun for all ages and interests, making it perfect for banquets and parties.
But it’s not just about speed—coming up with funny answers is part of the strategy.
The thrill of crafting responses while gauging everyone’s reactions is a unique charm of this game.
You’re guaranteed to share laughs and feel a strong sense of togetherness!
Tasting Game
Kirin, Asahi, Suntory—just hearing those names is irresistible to beer lovers, right? So instead of a sake tasting, how about a beer tasting or even a juice tasting competition to liven things up? Even the same orange juice can taste subtly different depending on the brand.
And that canned coffee you sip without thinking—if you taste it seriously, you’ll find it’s completely different from others.
At a party with lots of dishes, you could even do blindfolded tastings and try to guess the foods—that’s sure to get everyone excited.
If you usually act like a gourmet, make sure not to show any uncool moments!
Ability game
Each person is given a specific ability, such as ‘stopping time,’ ‘making someone keep a straight face,’ or ‘making someone angry.’ If an ability is used on someone during the conversation, that person must react appropriately.
It’s challenging, but it’s a game that’s fun to both play and watch.
Minority Game
This is a game where everyone answers a certain question at the same time, and if fewer people match your answer, you earn points—the minority with the most points wins.
A two-choice prompt is recommended.
First, share your thoughts on each option, then choose your own answer.
The fun part is that not only intuition but also exchanging opinions might convince you to change your mind.
It could be interesting not only to announce the results but also to look back on how opinions shifted over time.
Quiz using puzzles
How about a fresh, new kind of game that combines puzzles and quizzes? Write the quiz questions on a white jigsaw puzzle with a marker and have your guests put it together.
Once the puzzle is completed, they answer the quiz.
The team that answers first wins! Just be careful not to use too many pieces—it should be solvable in a few minutes.
It’s simple, easy to understand, and guaranteed to get everyone excited, so give it a try.
It’s sure to help everyone have a great time together!