For Couples: Fun and Exciting Punishment Game Ideas
After a couple enjoys a game, the loser faces an embarrassing penalty, right? In this article, we introduce a range of blush-inducing penalty games—from love confessions you don’t normally dare to say, to gestures you’d hesitate to do unless you’re a total heartthrob or beauty.
No one wants to do a penalty game, but depending on the content, it can turn into a fun experience that brings the two of you much closer.
We’ve gathered plenty of penalty games that couples can get excited about, so be sure to make the most of them!
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- A simple punishment game you can do anywhere without any props—even at school or outdoors.
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Interesting performance (1–10)
chugging carbonated drink
Haven’t you often seen chugging carbonated drinks on TV for punishments or challenge games at one point? Carbonated drinks are tasty in moderation, but as you know, chugging them is uncomfortable and pretty unreasonable.
I used to see Q-Taro from Hiking Walking do cola chugging as part of his routine, but just watching that makes you feel a little uncomfortable, doesn’t it? (lol) Apparently, even among carbonated drinks, some are easier or harder to chug, so why not pick one that seems easier to drink and give it a try?
Dance when the music starts
If you’re looking for a big, all-day kind of punishment game—more like “do X for the whole day”—how about “dance whenever music plays”? Whether you’re having a serious conversation, eating, or even in the bathroom…? The rule is that whenever music starts playing, you have to dance regardless of the situation.
Try it with a song that’s currently trending between the two of you.
That said, this punishment game is also a hassle for the person giving the orders, since they have to keep holding their phone and keep playing music (lol).
Change the sentence endings to make it conversational.
Why does just changing the sentence ending make a conversation more fun? In this penalty game, only the loser has to change the way they end their sentences.
You can decide the new ending by drawing lots, or plan it in advance.
The duration can be just for that day, but keeping it up for several days is pretty amusing too.
Isn’t it funny just to imagine meeting again a week later and finding they’re still talking with that sentence ending? It’s an idea that could work not only as a penalty game but also as a regular fun activity.
funny face
You don’t get to see people’s funny faces very often, do you? Maybe that’s why even more people want to see them.
It’s entertaining to have someone pull a funny face, but using tape or other props to shape the other person’s face however you like is also really fun.
When you’re the one being made into a funny face however the other person wants, a sense of frustration wells up from deep inside, like you’ve lost.
And then you feel a strong urge to win next time.
That, too, is part of the fun.
Interesting Performances (11–20)
eat spicy or smelly foods
This penalty game involves having participants eat or drink things they normally wouldn’t want to put in their mouths—like something extremely spicy, smelly, sour, or bitter.
By the way, we instinctively perceive sourness as a sign of spoilage and bitterness as a sign of poison, so they don’t taste good.
You can keep a running list of items that seem unappetizing or search online for ideas.
Personally, I recommend things like “Genghis Khan Caramel.” Just make sure to choose items that won’t harm anyone’s health.
Blindfolded Either/Or Challenge
https://www.tiktok.com/@rnrnsnr/video/7472686637663735048This is an activity where you ask two people, with their eyes closed, a series of either-or questions and watch how each of them answers.
You get to see what they think of each other, and if their answers match, you can really feel the bond between them.
Choosing the right questions is key—try throwing in some daring ones that you don’t usually get a chance to ask.
You could keep the answers to yourself as a secret for the audience, or reveal a few of them and watch the pair’s reactions, which could be really entertaining.
to do a partner dance
It’s a penalty game that creates a thrilling atmosphere by bringing you physically close to someone you’re interested in.
If you pick an upbeat song, people will start clapping along and the excitement will build.
You could also try a full-fledged dance with a romance or marriage theme.
The awkward moves of beginners are part of the charm, and even mistakes turn into laughs, so there’s no pressure.
Deciding on formations or specifying poses will make the stage even more fun.
If you incorporate it as a penalty in an event or game, the energy in the venue will spike, and it can become a chance to deepen bonds and relationships.
to put on makeup
Makeup is a delicate process, and many people approach their daily routine with meticulous attention to detail.
In this activity, we’ll apply makeup to the person receiving a penalty and enjoy watching their face gradually change.
Rather than professional-quality makeup, think of applying it thickly and roughly—ending up messy might actually make it more entertaining.
This is also a great opportunity to try a bold, flashy look that would be hard to pull off in your everyday makeup.
Wear clothes chosen by intuition
Clothing is something we wear with considerations like functionality and appearance in mind, and even on casual days, everyone has some level of awareness about it.
This concept removes that intentional choice in outfit selection and has participants pick clothes relying solely on intuition, then wear what they chose.
The method is to present two clothing options behind a seated person and have them point, by instinct, to the one they’ll wear.
There’s a chance of mismatched combinations or even running out of clothes, so let’s incorporate those risks effectively.
Selfie in a specified pose
This could be especially great for couples who don’t usually take selfies.
Pick your favorite poses and snap away! It might not feel like a punishment game, but the key is that you get to choose the poses.
Ask them to try things they’d never do with their partner normally! They might be so embarrassed their cheeks on screen turn red.
Go all in—take lots of photos and put them together in an album that only the two of you can see!
