[For University Students] A Roundup of Fun Games and Recreational Activities
We’re introducing recommended games and recreational activities for college students!
We’ve gathered a variety of options—from exciting activities perfect for club or seminar retreats and welcome/farewell parties, to simple games for small groups, and large-scale recreation suited for spacious venues like school grounds.
There are plenty of activities you can enjoy indoors too, so no need to worry about the weather on the day!
These can be used across many event scenarios, so feel free to use them as a reference.
Let’s play some classic recreational activities and trending games, and have a great time together!
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[For University Students] Collection of Exciting Games and Recreational Activities (111–120)
Atama-Oshiri Game
Let me introduce a fun group game called the Head-and-Tail Game.
The quizmaster announces the first letter (head) and the last letter (tail).
Respondents must quickly think of a word that fits and answer on the spot.
It’s recommended to start with an easy theme—like fruits or vehicles—before asking questions.
It’s a game that tests your flashes of inspiration and your ability to make instant decisions.
Compete to see how many you can answer while having fun.
If you keep a steady rhythm by clapping along as you answer, you’ll get that exciting, time-pressured feeling as you participate.
Vague Memory Drawing Game
It’s a game where you recall the exact shape of the prompt you were shown and compete to see how high-quality an illustration you can draw.
It tests not only your drawing skills but also your memory—how precisely you remember the fine details of the prompt.
Let’s consider a variety of categories, such as things with tricky color placements like a panda, or logos you see around town.
Even if no one reproduces it perfectly, we recommend deciding the winner based on whose drawing is closest to the real thing.
Kyogen ‘Slowly, Slowly’ Game
This is a game inspired by the line “sorori sorori,” devised by Chocolate Planet’s Mr.
Osada, which evokes the feel of kyogen.
Just as the slow movements in kyogen are expressed as “sorori sorori,” players answer with words that the prompt brings to mind.
There are no definitive correct answers, so judge casually among participants as you go.
If a response doesn’t seem connected to the prompt, it’s out.
The most important thing is recalling the most fitting word.
Super Mario game
The Super Mario series is a game that has sparked a boom not just in Japan, but all around the world! Here’s a game inspired by Super Mario that people of all ages can enjoy together.
Divide the phrase into seven parts—“Su,” “per,” “Ma,” “rio,” “Super,” “Mario,” “Super Mario”—and say them in order, then the next person says “coin.” On the second round, they say two coins; on the third round, three coins, and so on.
If someone fails to say their part or gets the number of coins wrong, they’re out! The longer it goes on, the harder it gets.
It’s a great game for both small and large groups, so give it a try!
Finger Smash
A great game to kill time: ‘Yubi-suma’ (Finger Guess).
Many of you might have played it before.
You don’t need any equipment and the rules are simple, so anyone can jump right in.
First, make a fist with both hands and press your knuckles together.
Decide the turn order, and starting with player 1, call ‘Yubi-suma’ and then say a number.
At that moment, all participants either raise their thumbs or keep them down—you can raise just one thumb, or none at all.
If the number called matches the total number of thumbs raised, the caller lowers one hand.
The first person to lower both hands wins.
Give it a try!
Atsumori Game
A wordplay game based on the shout “Atsumori!” used in TV sports segments to hype up hot plays.
Players call out “Atsumori” and add a specific gesture; the next designated person—or someone nearby—must respond with the correct gesture.
Anyone who gets it wrong is out.
Channel your inner announcer and make that ‘Atsumori’ call!
In conclusion
We’ve introduced fun games and activities for college students.
We’ve gathered games that are sure to liven up welcome/farewell parties, club or seminar retreats, and drinking parties, so be sure to try them out with everyone.
If you prepare prizes for the winners and penalties for the losers, it’ll be even more exciting!