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.
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Party and drinking games that liven up a get-together (1–10)
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.
Drinking-Party Hits: Banquet and Party Games (11–20)
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!
Bingo
When it comes to classic party games, bingo is the go-to, right? It’s one of those games that gets everyone excited no matter how many people are playing.
Even if you don’t have a bingo machine, these days there are apps that do the job, which is really convenient.
It can be frustrating when you’re just one spot away and still can’t finish, but the thrill of whether you’ll win a fancy prize is part of the excitement too.
Russian roulette
Here’s another classic: Russian roulette.
This time, we use cream puffs, with just one secretly filled with wasabi.
The thrill comes from trying to avoid picking the wasabi cream puff.
Since it’s a cream puff, you can’t really see the filling, which makes it hard to tell even if wasabi is inside—an amusing twist that promises the best reactions.
Speed-drinking contest with baby bottles
A speed-drinking showdown with baby bottles—just the title is already ridiculous, isn’t it? As the name suggests, it’s a game where you put a drink in a baby bottle and see who can finish it the fastest.
Grown-ups earnestly sucking on baby bottles is pretty hilarious on its own.
It seems variety shops have even started selling baby bottles specifically for head-to-head matches lately.