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 (51–60)
Rock-Paper-Scissors: Bonk and Cover
A game where the winner of rock-paper-scissors hits the loser with a toy hammer, and the loser tries to defend themselves by quickly putting on a helmet to avoid being hit.
It’s the one where you get flustered and end up grabbing the hammer even though you lost.
Illustration Telephone Game
Do you know the drawing telephone game? It’s perfect for get-togethers and parties with friends.
Unlike the regular telephone game, the key is that you pass the prompt to the next person using only drawings, without any words.
As it gets passed along, the drawings gradually change, and by the end they can be completely different from the original prompt.
All you need is paper and pens, so it’s easy to start right away.
Plus, even if you’re not good at drawing, rough sketches can actually make it even funnier.
It’s guaranteed to get everyone laughing and liven up the mood!
Gesture guessing game
It’s that common one you see on variety shows: the gesture guessing game.
Only the person doing the gestures is told the prompt, and everyone else has to guess what they’re doing based solely on the gestures.
Of course, talking is not allowed.
It seems like it would be really exciting if you made it a team competition!
Slipper relay
Prepare just one pair of slippers.
Line up in a row, and at the start signal, pass the slippers down the line using only your feet in a relay.
You must not use your hands, and dropping them means you’re out.
If there are many participants, you can make it a team competition, which should make it even more exciting!
Drinking Party Hits: Banquet and Party Games (61–70)
Tissue Catch Game
It’s a game where you drop a tissue from a height and try to catch it.
Just catching it with your hand is easy, but using variant rules—like grabbing it with chopsticks or with a party blower—makes it harder and likely more exciting.
Mozzarella Cheese Game
It’s a very simple game where you just take turns saying “mozzarella cheese.” It’s super simple, but there’s a rule: you have to say “mozzarella cheese” with more enthusiasm than the person before you.
So if someone goes high-energy early on, it gets tough for the rest.
Judging can be tricky too, but with some funny faces mixed in, it always turns into a burst of laughter and gets everyone hyped!
two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person
Here’s another foolproof classic: the traditional Futari-Baori game.
Two people share one garment—one person shows only their face, while the other shows only both arms.
The person whose face is hidden feeds the person whose face is visible.
It’s surprisingly challenging and requires communication, so it’s fun that engages both the mind and body.
