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[Birthday] A roundup of no-prep performance/activity ideas
A fun birthday party with family and friends.
If you’re going to do it, it’d be great to have an activity that gets everyone there excited, right?
But what if you only came up with the idea on the day of the party and haven’t prepared anything…? Don’t worry! You’ve got this article!
This time, we’re introducing entertainment ideas and party games you can do with no props at all.
From visually fun performances to games with rules that even small children can understand right away!
These will be useful in all kinds of situations, so be sure to bookmark this and put it to use!
[Birthday] A roundup of hassle-free performance/activity ideas (1–10)
Bamboo Shoot Gnocchi
Takenoko Gnocchi is a classic game for playing with a large group.
In this game, players call out “1 gnocchi,” “2 gnocchi,” and so on in order; if your timing overlaps with another player’s, you lose.
When you say “gnocchi,” you stand up while raising a triangle shape made with your hands in front of your chest up over your head.
It’s a simple game, but the thrill lies in whether your timing overlaps or not.
The more people there are, the more fun it gets, so it’s a great pick for school birthday parties!
body percussion
Let’s all try body percussion together.
As the name suggests, body percussion involves striking parts of your body like percussion instruments to produce sounds and create rhythms.
You can enjoy it solo or in small groups, but the more people you have, the more powerful the performance and the more complex patterns you can attempt.
It’s especially recommended for birthday parties where music lovers gather, like members of a wind ensemble or a light music club.
To start, why not try Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You,’ famous for its ‘boom-boom-clap’ rhythm?
Prince Shōtoku game
Compete to see how many different things you can understand when multiple people speak at the same time.
This game is based on the anecdote that Prince Shōtoku could listen to ten people speaking simultaneously.
Let’s start by trying to catch what about two people are saying.
It might feel easy at first, but once it gets to three people, the difficulty spikes.
Also, those who speak can confuse the player even more by using uncommon words or saying things that are totally unexpected.
Checking the answers is sure to get lively too, since this game often produces funny responses!
Aburi Karubi Game
The “Aburi Karubi Game,” which many hugely popular YouTubers are taking on, is all the rage.
You’ve probably heard of it, right? Here’s how to play in detail.
First, everyone sits in a circle.
Once you decide who goes first—say, with rock-paper-scissors—the game begins.
Going around in order, each person says “aburi karubi” and passes it to the next person, but the next person has to say the phrase one more time than the previous person did.
The count keeps increasing, and if you stumble over your words, you lose.
You can also switch the phrase to other tongue-twisters like “Myanmar” or “Masatoshi” to keep it fun!
Bodybuilding competition
For an act on a day when people confident in their muscles gather, I highly recommend a bodybuilding contest.
Some people call it a physique competition.
It’s an event where competitors show off the beauty of the muscles they’ve trained every day.
You could call it the muscle version of a beauty pageant.
Don’t be shy—strike some poses and flaunt those muscles.
Another fun aspect of bodybuilding competitions is the crowd calls.
There are unique, somewhat quirky chants that are iconic to bodybuilding contests, so be sure to look them up and try them out!
Wink Killer Game
If you get winked at, you lose! This is a Wink Killer game where you can enjoy the thrill of not knowing when or who will wink at you.
It’s recommended for 5 to 8 players.
The rules are very simple: if the Killer winks at you, you lose, and the other players must figure out who the Killer is.
Many of you might think it’s similar to Werewolf.
Ideally, you choose the Killer using playing cards, but if you don’t have any, you can quickly make lots for a draw.
Highly recommended for fans of psychological mind games!
Impersonation show
When it comes to classic acts, impressions are the go-to, right? There are tons of material options, like the latest one-liners or lines from dramas.
Sometimes props can make it feel more authentic, but it mostly comes down to the quality of the impression.
If you like karaoke or are confident in your singing, impressions of singers are recommended.
If you’re knowledgeable about anime or games, character catchphrase impressions are a great choice! It’s helpful to practice secretly so you can perform anytime!