[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)
Card War
Let me introduce “Card War,” a game with simple rules that’s fun even with a small group.
The dealer hands out two cards to each participant, including themselves.
One card is placed face up so the number is visible, and the other is kept face down so the number is hidden.
Everyone decides whether the total of the visible and hidden cards is larger or smaller than the dealer’s total, and declares one or the other.
After the declarations, everyone flips their face-down card.
If your declaration is correct, you win; if it’s wrong, you lose.
If you prepare some chips, you can enjoy an even more authentic casino feel.
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!
Escape Game
Let’s work together to solve puzzles and aim for a clear! Here are some escape room ideas.
An escape game is a game in which players solve riddles and puzzles with the goal of escaping from a certain room or place.
If you have classmates who love quizzes, it could be fun to start by creating riddles and give it a try! If you take on the challenge in teams, it will definitely strengthen the team’s unity! By getting the teacher involved and working together, you’re sure to have a wonderful time.
Trust Game
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Here’s a trust game you can play by cooperating and relying on one another.
Form a circle with a few people and hold hands.
To the rhythm of the music, keep your posture and remain still until the next signal.
You’ll gradually move from standing to a sitting posture, but maintaining the same posture while holding hands will require a lot of endurance.
Try encouraging each other as you take on the challenge.
If someone’s posture collapses, the whole circle might fall apart at once.
Trust your teammates and do your best all the way to the end.
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.
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!
