Lovely Play & Recreation

Fun games recommended for making friends with people you’ve just met

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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!”

There are plenty of times when you meet people for the first time, like at a new workplace or a school you’ve just entered.

Many people wonder how to get along with someone they’ve just met.

In this article, we’ll introduce games that help you become friendly with people you meet for the first time.

We’ve gathered a variety of games, including ones where you form teams and cooperate to clear challenges, and others where you open up about yourselves while having fun.

Try incorporating them at your company, school, or any other gathering where you meet new people!

Recommended fun games to help you get along with people you meet for the first time (31–40)

Training by blocks

[Training with LEGO] Why Workplace Relationships Improve and Visions Become Clear: LEGO Serious Play Training

Training by blocks

A no-right-answers game using blocks that’s great for icebreakers.

Participants intuitively choose one piece from a set of block parts and then assign their own meaning—thoughts or feelings—to that piece in a dialogue-based game.

The act of “choosing” a block reflects the subconscious, bringing out genuine opinions and values we don’t usually notice.

The rules are: “no correct answers,” “no negativity,” and “everyone speaks,” with a facilitator guiding the process.

In a short time, diverse viewpoints are made visible, making it effective for building team understanding and trust, and improving workplace relationships.

It enables easy yet deep conversations and is also well-suited for sharing visions.

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Hula hoop down

[Sports Recreation] Hula Hoop Down — From Failure to Success

Hula hoop down

From the start of the new school year to farewell parties, it’s fun no matter when you play! Here’s an idea for “Hula Hoop Down.” The rules are simple: participants stand in a circle and rest a hula hoop on their index fingers, then lower it to the ground without letting their fingers lose contact.

It looks easy at first, but for some reason the balance gets off or the hula hoop slips from fingers, leading to unexpected mishaps that liven things up.

It’s great fun to try with close friends, and it can also be a good chance to unite hearts even among people who haven’t talked much before.

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Vague Memory Quiz!

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Memory Quiz! Jagarico EditionTried it Translation translation Memory Memory Game Color Jagarico Coloring
♪ Original Song – Gyaa!! Gyaa!! KidsLAND – Gyaa!! Gyaa!! KidsLAND

It’s a game where photos of everyday items—like candy packages—are converted to black and white, and you try to recall their original colors.

It tests whether you truly pay attention to the small details in daily life and whether you remember them accurately.

Even if you can identify the main color, the finer details can be tricky, and those subtle memory gaps or small mistakes are part of the fun.

A recommended approach is to start with simple images and gradually move on to ones with more intricate color schemes.

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In conclusion

I introduced some fun games that can help you get friendly with people you’re meeting for the first time—what did you think? Building relationships with others can be really difficult, right? But by sharing enjoyable moments through games like these, it becomes easier to form connections naturally.

If you’re struggling to build relationships with people you’re meeting for the first time at work or school, please give these ideas a try.