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

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 you can enjoy at drinking parties: from games to handy tools (21–30)

Eraser Drop

This app recreates the nostalgic stationery game we played as kids on a smartphone.

The rules are simple—flick your eraser to knock your opponent’s eraser off the desk—but the depth comes from the skills and strategy needed to aim precisely.

The thrill of knocking off your opponent’s eraser and the frustration when yours falls make any gathering even more exciting.

It’s perfect for breaking the ice and fostering interaction among partygoers, all while enjoying a touch of nostalgia.

With casual, easy controls, anyone can jump right in.

It’s an app that brings the hype with heated battles.

Eraser Drop
Category: Games Free iOS Universal Rating: 3.89832
iPhone / iPad

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2-player, 3-player, 4-player mini games

This app is perfect for parties, letting multiple people enjoy mini-games on the same device.

Most games are decided with simple fingertip controls and finish quickly, so everything moves along smoothly.

Since the gameplay focuses on competition and head-to-head matches, it’s ideal for helping participants bond.

The controls are simple, making it easy for beginners and those who don’t often use smartphones to join in.

You can also set prizes or penalties beforehand to heat things up.

Sharing the same device naturally brings people closer, making it a great app for energizing any get-together.

2-player, 3-player, 4-player mini games
Category: Games Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.24883
iPhone / iPad

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UNO!

This app lets you casually enjoy a card game loved around the world.

The standout feature for parties is the ability to play in two-player teams.

You can craft strategies through cooperative play or aim for dramatic comebacks, offering a different kind of excitement from standard head-to-head matches.

You can battle online with coworkers or friends who are far away, and even customize local rules, enabling a wide variety of game styles to suit how you like to play.

It’s easy to get started with just your smartphone, and you’re sure to hear cheers with every win and loss.

From beginners to seasoned players, anyone can jump in and have fun.

UNO!™
Category: Games Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.48351
iPhone / iPad

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PokeKara

This popular app lets you enjoy free karaoke with just your smartphone.

No special equipment is needed, so you can easily sing karaoke at parties.

Another perk is being able to sing as much as you like—without ads—from a wide range of songs including J-pop, anime songs, Western hits, and Vocaloid tracks.

With the recording feature, you can check your own singing or that of other partygoers.

You can compete using the scoring function, or get everyone fired up by singing popular songs together.

It’s a music app you can enjoy at gatherings in all kinds of settings—work, school, or private get-togethers.

Bowling at the desk

A unique bowling app set on a school desk.

Compete for high scores across various fields like stationery zones, a dinosaur area, and a volcano stage.

Controls are simple—just pull on the screen to adjust power and direction, and enjoy the thrill of aiming for a strike.

As the game progresses, surprising gimmicks appear, drawing cheers—one of its key highlights.

Up to four people can play on a single device, making it perfect for prize battles.

Competing for scores with coworkers or friends in the same place fosters a sense of unity and makes it a great tool to spice up parties.

Bowling at the desk
Category: Games Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.39128
iPhone / iPad

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Eggy Party

An action party game where unique characters dash through obstacle courses and arenas.

Perfect for get-togethers, its appeal lies in heated competitive play with simple controls.

Despite the cute visuals, unpredictable twists emerge from on-course obstacles and interference from rivals, sparking lots of laughs.

Everyone ends up shouting encouragement, and surprising misplays lighten the mood.

With local multiplayer, it’s great for in-person excitement, too.

Short match times let you jump in and try again and again.

Eggy Party
Category: Games Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.02304
iPhone / iPad

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MONOPOLY GO!

This app lets you easily enjoy the globally beloved board game Monopoly on your smartphone.

The strategic dealings over properties and the competition over assets become hot topics, making both the game and conversation lively.

The key is the tactical moves like purchasing properties and building houses and hotels.

With elements that let you cooperate with or compete against fellow partygoers, it’s a great catalyst for getting closer while you play.

As the game progresses, comeback opportunities often arise, making it an app you can stay absorbed in right up to the end.

MONOPOLY GO! (Monopoly GO!)
Category: Games Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.62087
iPhone / iPad

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