Party games you can play without any props! A collection of ideas everyone can enjoy together
Have you ever wanted to liven up a drinking party, only to realize you don’t have any games like board games or cards? The truth is, there are plenty of party games everyone can enjoy even without any props! From wordplay and simple brain teasers to gesture-based games, these are all easy to play while having a drink.
The rules are simple, which naturally gets the conversation flowing and makes the atmosphere much more relaxed.
In this article, we’ll introduce some carefully selected drinking games you can start right away without any equipment.
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Party games you can play without any props! A collection of fun, lively ideas for everyone (11–20)
Wasshoi Game
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Let’s have fun by specifying word endings! Here’s an idea for the Wasshoi Game.
In the Wasshoi Game, participants sit in a circle and stick their thumbs up.
Players then call out, as quickly as they can, a word that has the same number of letters as the total number of raised thumbs and that ends with a letter chosen by one of the players.
Whoever succeeds drops out, and play continues.
To raise the stakes, you can prepare a penalty for the last person remaining, such as doing an impression or telling a personal story—many people will get serious if there’s a forfeit on the line.
It’s one of those games that really gets lively, especially when everyone’s a little tipsy.
Super Mario game
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Be careful not to fall out of rhythm! Here’s an idea for a Super Mario game.
In this game, you pass along the phrase “Super Mario” in time with the beat.
The key point is that if you can keep “Super Mario” going all the way to the end, the number of coins increases! Once you get used to the rules, it might be fun to speed things up.
This could be one of those games that really livens up a drinking party.
Aburi Karubi Game
It’s a classic word game, but this “Aburi Karubi Game” gets surprisingly lively with people of all ages.
The first person says “aburi karubi” once, the second person says it twice, the third person three times, and so on, increasing the count as you go.
It’s also fun to keep rhythm with hand claps while you say it.
Most importantly, you have to say it as quickly and smoothly as you can.
You might even enforce the rules strictly.
It sounds simple, but it’s trickier than you think—perfect for a fun time!
Mozzarella Cheese Game
Great for breaking the ice! Here are some ideas for the Mozzarella Cheese Game.
In recent years, it’s become a game many people have tried.
The rules are simple: in a group, you take turns saying the phrase “mozzarella cheese,” and each person must say it with more enthusiasm than the person before them.
If it’s hard to judge the level of enthusiasm, you can tweak the rule so that each person simply speaks louder than the previous one.
It’s perfect for house parties!
Finger Smash
Let me introduce “Yubi-suma,” a simple game you can enjoy with two or more people.
First, decide the order by playing rock-paper-scissors.
All participants make a fist with their thumb pointing up, put out both hands, and get ready.
When it’s a player’s turn, they say a number right after calling “Issé no sé.” The number can be as low as 0 and up to the total number of thumbs available (i.e., the number of players’ thumbs).
At the moment the player says the number, everyone may raise their thumbs.
If the number called matches the total number of thumbs raised, the caller puts one hand down.
The first person to put both hands down wins.
It’s a simple game that still creates a sense of unity among players! You can play it anywhere, so give it a try.
Earphone Loud Telephone Game
You often see this game on variety shows too, right? I think the classic “telephone game” format is fun for all ages.
Preparing the music device is easy nowadays since we have smartphones.
If you don’t have headphones, earphones will do just fine.
For older participants, pick prompts about trends among young people; for younger participants, choose prompts with a Showa-retro vibe—add a little twist in how you select the topics.
The limit might be around 20 characters that people can memorize at once.
Getting some bitter tea ready as a penalty could make it even more exciting!
Telepathy Gesture Game
It’s no exaggeration to say that gesture games have long been a pillar of Japanese variety shows, and they’re always a hit as party entertainment.
Here, instead of a typical communication-style gesture game, we’ll introduce a telepathy-style version that tests whether two people are on the same wavelength.
First, present a prompt.
If the two performers make the same gesture, it’s a correct answer.
For example, if the prompt is “baseball” and one person acts as a batter while the other acts as a pitcher, that’s a miss.
It’s even more fun if you set up a screen so they can’t see each other’s gestures!
Magical Banana
A Magical Banana game where clapping and rhythm are key.
The first person says, “When you say banana, I think of ___,” filling in a word by association.
The next person keeps the rhythm and continues saying what the word makes them think of.
Keep the rhythm going by saying the phrase “When you say ___” each time.
Once everyone gets used to the game, speed it up by increasing the clapping and rhythm tempo.
The main point is to say your associations in time with the rhythm; if you can’t say one in time, restart on the spot and try again.
Who am I? game
A “Who am I?” quiz where players deduce the answer from hints.
For example, if the hints are “Born in Japan,” “Just add hot water to eat,” and “Comes in many flavors,” then the answer is “cup noodles.” The number and difficulty of hints and the question format are easy to adjust, so it can be enjoyed at any kind of party.
Start with easy questions to get everyone used to it, and finish with a super hard one! Offering prizes to the winners will make it even more exciting.
Create your own original quiz and have a great time!
In conclusion
Party games you can play without any props are simple, which is exactly why a little creativity can open up endless ways to have fun. Have a great time laughing and getting lively with friends who are on the same wavelength. I hope the games introduced here help make your drinking party a wonderful, memorable one!