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

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: 4.39029
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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: 4.02264
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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: 4.6185
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Fastest-finger quiz with everyone

A quiz app that tests your broad knowledge across various fields and your reflexes.

The highlight for parties is the buzzer-beater format that anyone can join.

With questions spanning a wide range of categories, everyone has an equal chance to shine, so all participants can have fun.

The speedy pace keeps waiting time to a minimum and makes everything run smoothly.

Since even a slight delay in pressing the button can decide the outcome, the tension never lets up.

By revealing each other’s unexpected knowledge, it’s an app that’s sure to spark lively conversation.

Fastest-finger quiz with everyone
Category: Games, Free, iOS Universal, Rating: 4.55664
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Bingo Treasure

A unique bingo app that adds fun and gamification to drinking parties.

Use items to make it easier to get bingo, and collect keys to open treasure chests for an added sense of adventure.

When using it at a party, we recommend adding twists like racing to see who gets bingo fastest and giving a prize to the winner.

The treasure chests that appear in the game hide rewards, and you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment each time you clear a stage.

It’s an upgraded take on simple bingo, and the key point is that it tests the player’s strategy.

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Category: Games Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.41061
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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a bunch of smartphone apps that are sure to liven up any drinking party.

From game apps everyone can enjoy together to handy little novelty apps perfect for parties, there was quite a variety.

Install any of the ones that caught your eye and make your next get-together even more fun!