Punishment games that liven up drinking parties and banquets
At drinking parties and banquets, there are plenty of chances to play party games, right?
How about adding a rule so it’s not just for fun: if you lose, you get a penalty!
It’ll liven things up with friends or your crew, and at company gatherings it’ll surely help bring bosses and subordinates closer together.
In this article, we’ve collected only penalty games that won’t cause injuries or make anyone feel bad—activities that let everyone end with a smile.
Use them as a reference and give them a try!
Let’s make drinking parties and banquets even more exciting with fun games and playful penalties!
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Punishment Games That Liven Up Drinking Parties and Banquets (11–20)
to get a weird hairstyle
The punishment game of giving someone a weird hairstyle is simple yet pretty funny, so I recommend it.
If you’re hesitant to use your real hair, you can easily do it with extensions.
Of course, using your own hair is funny too, so let the person running the punishment game decide.
Eat insects
In fact, insects, which are highly nutritious, are eaten on a daily basis in some countries! However, since insect eating isn’t very popular in Japan yet, they’re highly recommended as a punishment game idea.
Seeing the realistic form of an insect is sure to kill anyone’s appetite.
Crickets, caterpillars, and other clearly recognizable shapes might make the punishment game more exciting.
Forcing someone to eat them isn’t good, of course, but it will definitely become a special, unforgettable memory of the party!
embarrassing cosplay
Embarrassing cosplay is a game everyone can enjoy at drinking parties and gatherings.
Having the loser transform into a funny character is sure to liven things up! If a usually serious boss suddenly turns into an anime character, the whole place will be roaring with laughter.
But overly extreme cosplay is a no-go.
The key is to keep it light so everyone can laugh and have fun.
Also, be mindful of safety and enjoy it within reasonable limits.
Why not try this penalty game at your next drinking party?
improvised song
It’s a game where the person giving the forfeit proposes a prompt, and you have to create and sing an improvised song that matches that prompt.
You often see it on variety shows.
Use all the vocabulary you’ve got and perform it while coming up with a melody!
smelly spray
If you’re looking for a punishment game that everyone will hate, buying a stink spray is one option.
There are many products sold as “stink sprays,” but the kind I’m referring to here are party-gag types.
When sprayed, they produce a terrible stench.
The smells include things like the odor that comes from inside the human body—yes, that one—and the smell associated with what happens when you feel nauseous.
Some can be quite strong, so it’s a good idea to check the reviews before you buy.
impromptu/impossible-on-demand impersonation
Just hearing “on-the-spot impersonations” gets you excited, right? It’s a super popular go-to game at drinking parties.
The rules are simple: someone names a character or celebrity, and you instantly perform an improvised impression.
It’s okay if you don’t look or sound similar—honestly, it’s even funnier when you don’t! It’s a game everyone can enjoy together, and it works great for workplace gatherings too.
It’s a surefire way to bring bosses and team members closer.
No risk of injuries, and no bad vibes.
In the end, everyone’s laughing.
If you want to make your next drinking party more fun, definitely give on-the-spot impersonations a try!
one-shot gag
One-shot gags are perfect as punishments at drinking parties and banquets.
It’s a good idea to pick and imitate bits like those by Haranishi from FUJIWARA or Chuei from Nagareboshi.
If you choose a famous one, everyone will recognize it, so it’s sure to get laughs! Just make sure to go all in without being shy.
If you practice and build confidence, you’ll definitely get the crowd fired up.
Showing a one-shot gag also lets people see a side of you they don’t normally see, which is part of the charm.
Give it a try and make some fun memories!
bad-tasting foreign sweets
It’s an assortment of overseas jelly beans with terrifying flavors.
Just hearing names like “dead fish” and “baby wipes” is enough to make you feel uncomfortable, and it seems there are plenty more like that.
The candy’s package appears to come with a roulette wheel, so you can spin it to decide which flavor to eat as a penalty game.
Biri-biri
Among party games, few deliver unpredictable surprises and excitement like the “shocking” punishment game.
Familiar from TV, this penalty is guaranteed to get everyone hyped! It’s easy to understand, keeps things moving, and entertains the whole group in a short time.
A sudden little electric jolt flips the mood instantly and sets off a wave of laughter.
That said, it’s important to use it as a light spice.
Think of ways to make sure everyone can enjoy it, and create a fun time for all!
eat extremely spicy food
How about going with the classic idea of eating ultra-spicy food? Even with spicy dishes, there are options where you can choose the heat level, like 5x or 10x.
Some people are good with spicy food and some aren’t, but watching someone eat ultra-spicy dishes is sure to liven things up.
And let’s make sure we finish everything we order!