[From small to large groups] Drinking games recommended for college students
We’ve put together a list of games that seem perfect for livening up a drinking party—especially recommended for college students.
We’re focusing on ones you can start on the spot when inspiration strikes and that don’t require many props.
When drinking, even things that wouldn’t normally make you laugh can suddenly feel hilarious, so even super simple games you’ve played “a million times” can get everyone fired up! These are all games that both drinkers and non-drinkers can enjoy together in a lively atmosphere, so be sure to give them a try!
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[From small to large groups] Drinking games recommended for university students (41–50)
The “Haa” game
Have you heard of the game “Haa tte iu Game” (the “Haa” Game)? It’s been featured on TV and elsewhere, so many of you may already know it.
As the name suggests, it’s a game where you convey what kind of emotion is behind the word “haa” (a sigh-like utterance) using only your voice and facial expressions.
The emotions for “haa” can include anger, doubt, admiration, feigned ignorance, and many more.
You draw a card with a prompt and the game begins.
Without using gestures, you communicate using only your voice and expressions.
The other players try to guess which prompt you’re acting out, and the person who earns the most points wins.
As shown in the video, cards for the “Haa” Game are available for purchase, but you can also easily make your own to get started.
Give it a try for inspiration!
Telepathy Game
Strengthen your team bond? Let me introduce the Telepathy Game.
The rules are simple: players take turns drawing a slip of paper with a prompt from a box and say the first thing that comes to mind.
If your answer matches another member’s exactly, you succeed! If everyone’s answers differ, you fail.
It sounds easy, but it’s actually quite challenging.
Since you have to think about what others might associate with the prompt, it truly puts your team’s connection to the test.
This game is guaranteed to get everyone hyped—use it to liven up your next party or drinking get-together!
Stand-up game
No equipment needed! A great mini-game you can enjoy with just your body is this Stand-Up Game.
Starting from one end, players take turns calling out a number from 0 up to the total number of people present.
If the number called matches the number of people who stand up at that moment, that caller is safe and out of the game.
The person who remains until the very end loses.
It’s fun even with a small group! On the other hand, it can be quite tricky with a large crowd.
Since all you do is stand up or sit down on the spot, it’s an easy game you can enjoy even while drinking or eating.
Birthday line
This video introduces a game called “Birthday Line.” As the name suggests, it’s a game where, within a time limit, players line up in a single file in order of who has the earliest birthday.
The tricky part is that saying your actual birthday is forbidden.
Participants have to infer each other’s birthdays from clues—like trends popular when they were kids or the season of their birth month—and then arrange themselves correctly.
It’s a bit easier with a mix of generations, but if everyone is the same age, the difficulty goes up.
Use this game to help everyone mingle and have fun!
Yamanote Line game
When it comes to party games that get everyone excited, the “Yamanote Line Game” is a classic.
In this game, you choose a theme and then go around naming words that fit that theme.
If you repeat something someone else already said, or you can’t think of anything, you lose.
Themes can be anything—Japanese cities or station names, fruits, vegetables, you name it! Keep giving as many answers as you can that match the theme.
The key to winning is how many ideas you can pull out and whether you can avoid overlapping with others’ answers.
It’s a game that works great with both small and large groups, so definitely give it a try at your next drinking party!
Aburi Karubi Game
Do you know the “Aburi Karubi Game,” a great recommendation for drinking parties? The rules are very simple.
Tap your hands to keep a beat, and in turn each person says “aburi karubi” in time with the rhythm.
With each full round, you gradually increase the number of times you say “aburi karubi.” If someone slips up—like saying “arubi” instead of “aburi,” or “kaburi” instead of “karubi”—they’re out.
Then the game restarts from the next person at the beginning, and the first person to get out three times loses.
It’s a game that gets lively with both small and large groups, making it perfect for drinking parties.
Use the Aburi Karubi Game to liven up your get-together!
In conclusion
We introduced some recommended games for college drinking parties—did any of them make you think, “I want to try that”? We covered a variety, from classics to games you can play with a small group, so pick the ones that match the vibe of your gathering and the people attending!