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Drinking party crowd-pleasers: party and banquet games

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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.

Banquet and party games that liven up drinking parties (71–80)

Perfect Drink Match Game

Perfect Cola Drinking Game [A Great Pick for After-Parties and Year-End Parties]

Perfect Drink Match Game

Prepare a cup with a drink for each person and mark each cup with masking tape or something similar.

Put on a blindfold, and at the signal to start, drink through a straw.

The person who gets closest to the mark on their cup wins.

You could also set a time limit, like 10 seconds.

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Two-letter shiritori

Two-letter Shiritori

Two-letter shiritori

It’s a shiritori game, but instead of using the last letter, you take the last two letters to start the next word.

For example, if the word is “gorira (gorilla),” the next person has to answer with a word that starts with “rira.” Unlike regular shiritori, you don’t lose if the last letter is “n,” but you do lose if the second-to-last letter is “n.”

It’s harder than you’d think!

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Name Bingo

[Recreation Training] Name Bingo

Name Bingo

It’s a game that adds an introduction element to the classic party favorite, bingo.

Instead of numbers, participants’ names are used on the bingo cards.

The host randomly calls out participants’ names, and players aim to complete a line to win prizes.

When someone’s name is called, they come to the front and give a brief self-introduction, which helps facilitate smooth communication in the room.

It’s a perfect game for events where many people are meeting for the first time.

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Do-Re-Mi Song Game

[Kabukicho Drinking Game Collection] A party-loving host came up with super fun games that are guaranteed to liven up any group date.

Do-Re-Mi Song Game

Do-Re-Mi, the song for learning musical scales from the musical The Sound of Music.

I bet most of you can sing it by heart.

Let’s turn that Do-Re-Mi song into a game and enjoy it at a party! For example, the first person sings one phrase, then points to someone else and says, “Ti!” The person who’s pointed at sings the “Ti” phrase, and if they do it well, they pass it on to another person.

The fun is how something you know suddenly won’t come to you in the moment!

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In conclusion

We introduced plenty of great games that will liven up any party. Just having a few of the simple games we showcased this time can make your gathering even more exciting and fun! Many of them don’t require much preparation, so be sure to give them a try!