[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] A Collection of Exciting Games and Recreational Activities (21–30)
Angel and Devil Command Game
This is a game based on the popular TikTok “Angel and Devil Command Game.” In the original, players split into angels and devils and perform four poses rhythmically.
Here, you ride the rhythm and strike the pose prompted by the given challenge, then decide who did it best.
Be sure to decide the answering order beforehand.
It’s surprisingly hard to do when you’re put on the spot!
Gesture Game
It’s the familiar “gesture game” you often see on Japanese variety shows.
While it’s commonly played as a team competition, this version introduces a serious, fully cooperative team-play style.
The prompts aren’t simple—they’re a bit challenging, so you really have to commit to your gestures to get the message across.
If you’re playing with close friends, inside jokes are sure to make it even more fun.
[For University Students] Roundup of Exciting Games and Recreational Activities (31–40)
Telephone game in English
The telephone game in English is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
People tend to think “you probably need strong English skills,” but it actually gets funnier the more mishearing happens, so even those not confident in English can enjoy it together! Start with simple, short sentences and gradually raise the difficulty—that’s the recommendation.
First Impressions Game
At university, there are lots of chances to meet new people, right? A great icebreaker game to help you quickly get comfortable with people you’ve just met is the “First Impressions Game.” It’s best played in a large group! First, decide on a prompt—something like “Who here seems most likely to ___?” or “Someone who is ___.” Then, on a signal, everyone points to the person they think best fits the answer.
By playing this game, you can learn what kind of impressions you have of each other, which helps you warm up to one another quickly!
Spinach Game
Do you know the “Spinach Game”? You pass spinach to the next person while calling out “spinach,” where the number of times you say “spinach” equals the number of spinach you’re holding plus the handoff cue.
At the start, one person holds two, so you call out “spinach” three times.
You can give both to the same person, or hand one each to different people.
As the tempo speeds up, it gets pretty tricky and you’ll find yourself asking, “Where did the spinach go?”
Straw Millionaire
It’s a game that gives a modern twist to a famous folktale.
You can simply enjoy the progression of bartering, but if you want a lively group experience, turn it into a team competition with a time limit—it really amps up the excitement! Make sure all teams start with the same item.
You’re free to decide how to determine the winner, but a voting system is easy to understand.
Dream Door Game
There are seven predetermined abilities.
You draw lots to assign those seven, then activate them in a clockwise order; the person designated must follow the ability’s instructions.
Emotion-related abilities can be applied simultaneously.
If you fail to comply properly, you’re out.
Then you reset, draw lots again, and swap abilities.
The rules are complicated, but I think it’ll really get everyone excited!