Drinking party crowd-pleasers: party and banquet games
A lot of people are probably thinking about simple games to play at banquets, right?
Whether it’s a wedding after-party, a New Year’s party, a year-end party, or a welcome/farewell party, having a game that helps everyone bond and adds a touch of flair to the event makes it more fun.
That said, it can be hard to choose a game for a banquet with multiple participants, since there are so many considerations, don’t you think?
So in this article, we’ll introduce banquet games you can enjoy in a variety of situations!
We’ve picked out a wide range—from timeless classics to slightly unique games—so please use this as a reference.
Party and drinking games that liven up a get-together (1–10)
Drawing collaboration
A game where two people team up to complete an illustration based on a given prompt, called “Drawing Collab.” One person draws the face and the other draws the body, and in the end you combine them to see if it turns into a proper picture.
Because you have to finish within a time limit, there’s a sense of urgency, and even if you want to draw well, sometimes you just can’t.
And even if each part turns out well, it might look unbalanced when you put them together.
But that moment when an unexpected picture comes out—that’s the most fun part.
All you need is paper and a pen, and there are even smartphone apps for it.
5-Second Master Painter Game
There’s a common kind of game where you draw something based on a prompt, show the drawing to everyone, and they try to guess what it is.
This one is a pretty tight version called the “5-Second Master Artist Game,” where you have to draw the illustration in just five seconds.
Drawing something in five seconds is quite a challenge, isn’t it? But it feels like some amazing illustrations might come out of it—maybe even the birth of a true master artist.
Umaibō Sommelier
There are so many flavors of Umaibo, right? This game uses that everyday snack: you put on a blindfold and a nose plug, take just one bite, and try to guess the flavor.
Especially with your nose plugged, you really can’t tell the taste.
It’s surprisingly tough and makes for an exciting game.
Oshibori Roulette
It’s a game where you take turns wringing out a wet hand towel, and the person who can’t get a single drop of water out loses.
Because turns go around in order, you need to control your effort.
And above all, in the endgame you’ll need grip strength, so it’s a game that tests the brawn of the men.
It’s perfect for those who want to show off their cool side or clearly demonstrate the results of their daily training.
Earphone Loud Telephone Game
The more people you have, the more exciting the telephone game gets.
It’s a game to see whether the sentence makes it correctly to the last person, but everyone passes the message along while listening to loud music through earphones.
So you really can’t tell what anyone is saying.
The message hardly ever gets passed on correctly, but new words are born along the way, and it gets super lively!
Quiz tournament
Here’s an introduction to a classic crowd-pleasing quiz contest that everyone—young and old—can enjoy.
For example, at a company event you can ask questions related to the company, and at a wedding after-party you can pose questions about the couple.
The appeal is how widely you can customize it.
With prizes on hand and props like those used on TV quiz shows, a bit of creativity makes this a game people can really enjoy.
Stocking Sumo
This is the stocking sumo you often see on TV.
Tie the foot parts of two pairs of stockings together, put the body part over your head, and pull against each other.
The person whose stocking comes off loses.
It might be exciting to compete in a tournament format, too!