Birthday party games to get everyone hyped [Lively and fun birthday bash]
Party games are essential for livening up a birthday celebration.
Do you ever find yourself unsure which ones to choose?
In this article, we’ll introduce party games that everyone can enjoy together!
We’ve picked out a variety—from classics like Bingo and the Telephone Game to options that deliver the excitement and thrill perfect for birthdays.
In recent years, popular commercially available card games have also become a hit, making birthday gatherings even more fun.
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Party games to liven up a birthday [Fun and Lively Birthday Bash] (1–10)
Blindfold drink

Beforehand, set a predetermined level on the glass using a rubber band or similar marker, and blindfold all participants.
Then, each person drinks until they think they’ve reached the set level using only their sense of judgment, and the closest one wins.
It’s truly fascinating how much our sense can diminish just from not being able to see.
Pitter-Patter Shark

Set fish inside the shark’s mouth and reel them in according to the number you roll on the die.
If your draw is unlucky, the shark will snap and “eat” you.
It delivers a thrill similar to Pop-up Pirate, so everyone can play with bated breath and excitement.
ITO Rainbow

It’s a game where you describe the size of the card you have without saying the number, and enjoy the mismatches in how people value things.
The fun part is inferring which number others played through conversation.
You express the size using words that match the given theme.
Not only do size expressions vary, but differences in how each person interprets the theme also become apparent.
Using crystals makes it easy to see who played which card, making the game accessible.
Birthday Party Games to Liven Things Up [Fun and Lively Birthday Bash] (11–20)
The “Haa” game

When it comes to games that are essential for livening up a birthday party, “Haa-te Iu Game” tops the list.
You match the “haa” you say—and your facial expression—to the situation written on the card, creating a simple yet deep psychological battle.
It’s guaranteed to make both the players and the audience smile! The prepared cards generate just the right mix of thrills and excitement—perfect for energizing any party.
This is a game everyone can enjoy together, so why not bring it to your next birthday celebration? It’s sure to make wonderful memories.
Just One

It’s a cooperative game where all participants work together to guess the target word from limited clues.
Each person writes a word that evokes the theme, and the responder uses those as hints to figure out the target.
If hints overlap, they’re forfeited, so it’s important to provide precise yet unique hints—finding that balance is key.
Let’s also enjoy the excitement that comes with mishaps, like when all hints are forfeited or when the hints make the answer impossible to imagine.
Bingo game

A classic party game: bingo.
It’s fun for both adults and children.
These days, not only cards but also simple number-drawing machines are apparently sold even at 100-yen shops.
There are also smartphone apps that can function as bingo machines.
Piñata

Popular overseas, a “piñata” is something like a Japanese kusudama: you fill it with candy and the like, then everyone takes turns hitting it until it breaks.
Since candy is inside, it spills out when it’s broken.
It’s like combining a kusudama with a watermelon-smashing game.
You can easily make a piñata at home using a balloon and newspaper.


