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 Games That Liven Up Banquets [2026] (31–40)
Tug-of-war North, South, East, and West
Tie together as many wet wipes or towels as there are participants around the middle.
In the video, there are three people.
The three participants each hold a towel end and stand on one leg, pulling against each other.
The last person remaining on one leg wins! People with good balance have an advantage.
Perfectly Choo-Choo
It’s a game where you set a line on a glass with a rubber band, then blindfolded players use a straw to drink until they think they’ve reached just up to the line.
The person who gets closest to the line wins.
It seems like it might be surprisingly easy, but I wonder how it actually is.
Intro Quiz
An intro quiz—where you listen only to the beginning of a song and guess the title or artist—is a classic game you often see on TV shows.
Since there’s a chance people only know the chorus of hit songs, it really tests how attentive you are to music in your everyday life.
The era of the songs you choose is also an important point, and using that as a hint to help people think of the right track is a recommended approach.
If it’s a song someone doesn’t know, it can be hard to arrive at the answer, so in that case, just enjoy the sounds and take it as an opportunity to discover new music.
Coin Drop Close Call
Personally, I’m fond of the clever title.
This is a game where you keep putting coins into a glass filled with water to the brink, and the person who makes it overflow loses.
I feel like there must already be a gambling version where you add coins, and everyone except the loser splits the pot.
Slipper relay
All you need is a few pairs of slippers.
Split into teams of five, and pass a slipper—worn on one foot—onto the next person’s foot like a relay.
The strict rule is that you can’t use your hands or drop it on the floor.
Party games like this, which anyone can play, are the best.
Party Games That Get the Crowd Going at Banquets [2026] (41–50)
Toilet Paper Rolling Game
This is a game where a roll of toilet paper is set on a rod in front of each player, and the goal is to unroll your paper completely faster than your opponent.
Because people normally don’t show others how they use toilet paper, the premise itself adds a comical vibe.
Since the rule is that whoever unrolls it to the end wins, not only your winding speed but also the stamina to keep your movements steady is put to the test.
You might discover tricks after multiple tries, so it’s best to have players attempt it without knowing the optimal method beforehand.
Heart-Pounding Frisk
A simple game you can casually play at any point during a party! All you need is a pack of Frisk mints.
Players compete to see who can move a Frisk placed on their forehead into their mouth the fastest, using only their facial muscles.
It could be especially fun when someone who usually plays it cool or women give it a try.