Apps to enjoy at drinking parties: from games to handy utilities

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When you’ve got a little downtime in the middle of a drinking party or want to spark some excitement, smartphone apps are the way to go!

Most apps are free or can be installed for just a few hundred yen, making them easy to enjoy.

In this article, we’ll introduce smartphone apps recommended for drinking parties—from full-fledged party games that get everyone hyped to handy, slightly fun utility apps that are useful to have around.

Many of these apps are available for both iPhone and Android, so if you find one that interests you, be sure to install it and have fun together!

Apps to Enjoy at Drinking Parties: From Games to Handy Tools (1–10)

Reface

If you have a little gag that makes people chuckle, it can help you break the ice right away.

Reface is the perfect app to create that kind of moment.

It specializes in image editing and offers three major features.

First, a function that swaps faces between two people.

Second, a feature that lets you dub over animations.

Third, a feature that turns photos into animations.

It’s easy to use, so you can even snap a picture on the spot and swap faces right then and there.

Plus, it includes many other features besides these three, so if you’re curious, be sure to check it out.

Reface: AI Face Swap Photos & Video Editing
Category: Graphics/Design Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.71235
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Word Wolf

If you enjoy psychological mind games, I recommend the game app Word Wolf.

The detailed rules are simple: during a conversation, you deduce and identify the “wolf,” who has been given a different discussion topic.

It’s basically a type of minority-finding game.

If you like Werewolf or One Night Werewolf, you’ll love this! Each round only takes about five minutes, so it’s easy to jump in, which is a big plus.

Plus, with over 1,400 prompts available, you won’t get bored.

Word Wolf: Definitive Edition [New Werewolf Game] – Word Werewolf App
Category: Games Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.23853
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Conversation topic maker

When it comes to drinking parties, the most troublesome moment is when you run out of things to talk about.

Many people especially struggle with the awkward silence that hangs between people they’re not very close to.

An app called Conversation Topic Maker can help you avoid that unpleasant silence.

It includes a variety of conversation topics and suggests one at random.

The topics are safe yet likely to spark discussion, such as: “What do you do when you’re sleepy but can’t fall asleep?” If you’re not confident in your conversation skills, give it a try.

Conversation topic maker
Category: Entertainment Free Rating: 4
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Apps to liven up drinking parties: from games to handy tools (11–20)

Assigning seats by last name

One thing you always do at drinking parties is assign seats.

Many people who have been organizers have probably struggled with seating arrangements.

This app, “Seating by Surnames,” solves that problem.

It determines nicknames/compatibility between participants based on their surnames and assigns seats accordingly.

This way, you can decide the seating while having fun! And that’s not all.

It also has features to announce the best seat and the luckiest participant.

So it’s perfect for sparking conversation at the party.

Seating by Surname: A Drinking Party and Mixer Matcher Used by Over 1 Million People
Category: Entertainment Free Rating: 4.2298
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Picture shiritori

The trending game app that was even featured on TV is Pictionary Shiritori.

In this version, you play shiritori using only drawings—no text at all.

That means, in addition to the usual shiritori elements, there’s the fun of trying to guess what other players drew.

Whether the chain goes smoothly or not, it’s sure to liven up the mood.

By the way, the app supports both online and offline play.

So why not give it a try, and if you like it, bring it out at your next party?

Illustration Chainer - Online drawing app for picture shiritori
Category: Games Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.67307
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uh, that thing

When you want a game that lets you use your brain to the fullest, That One is perfect! This app lets you enjoy the so-called “no katakana words” game.

Players describe a given katakana word without using any katakana words.

If someone slips and uses a katakana word, the first player to call it out earns a point.

The player who guesses the answer correctly also scores points.

In the end, the player with the most points wins.

It’s surprisingly difficult when you try it, so give it a shot!

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Category: Games Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.6755
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Drawing Telephone Game

If you’re looking for a game that makes everyone laugh and have fun, a drawing-based telephone game is perfect.

You’ve played the regular telephone game before, right? In the telephone game, you pass along a phrase using words, but in the drawing version, you pass along the prompt using only illustrations.

Because it’s drawings only, the difficulty naturally goes up.

In the end, you’ll likely end up with unexpected answers that really liven things up.

The rules are simple, so people of all ages can enjoy it.

It’s also a great choice for online drinking parties.

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