Party games to liven up a farewell party
When it’s time to say goodbye to graduating seniors or colleagues who are leaving the company, it’s common to gather everyone for a farewell party.
In those moments, it’s nicer to part with smiles and laughter than with tears, isn’t it?
In this article, we’ll introduce some fun games that are perfect for farewell parties.
We’ve collected a variety of games—from quick, easy ones you can enjoy between courses to team competitions that help you feel a sense of camaraderie.
Through these games, we hope everyone ends the event with smiles and has a wonderful time together!
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Farewell Party Hits: Banquet and Party Games (31–40)
Arm Wrestling Tournament
How about arm wrestling as an idea that requires no preparation or practice and is guaranteed to get everyone excited? Everyone knows arm wrestling: two people face each other, rest one elbow on the table, clasp hands, and start.
The winner is the one who pushes the opponent’s arm down.
It’s so simple and universally known that it’s bound to be a hit! You could make it a team competition where the next challenger steps in each time someone loses.
You could also split men and women into separate brackets, or if you mix genders, introduce handicaps to even things out.
Memory game
The memory game is similar to a memory-based shiritori.
Participants take turns naming one sheet of construction paper from those set on the table, each a different color.
However, when responding, they must recite all previously named colors starting from the first one.
In other words, if the first player names “blue,” the second player points to the blue sheet before naming another color.
As the game progresses, the list of colors grows, putting everyone’s memory to the test.
Anyone who gets the order wrong is out, and the person who continues without making a mistake until the end wins.
You can enjoy this game with items other than construction paper as well—try using mementos or photos of the participants.
A game where you guess someone from a part of their face
It’s a game where you show a photo of a body part and have people guess who it is.
It seems like it tests how much you usually look at and know about that person.
The photos can be of celebrities or participants at a graduation party—both are fine! It’s best to take and present parts like the mouth, eyes, or eyebrows—features that seem recognizable but aren’t too obvious.
However, if the pool of possible answers is too broad, no one will get it right, so be sure to give hints that narrow it down.
Picking unexpected people—like a teacher or a historical figure—could also make the game more exciting.
Spinach Game
When it comes to games that hype up a farewell party, the “Spinach Game” is a top recommendation! Everyone forms a circle and pretends to hold spinach with a clenched fist.
It’s a simple game where you rhythmically pass it to the next person in time with the word “spinach.” But be careful—the rhythm changes when the number of “bunches” you pass changes! It’s popular among YouTubers and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
You can check out how to play in videos, so give it a try.
It’s sure to have the whole venue filled with laughter!
Do-Re-Mi Song Game
This is a game that’s been popular lately.
It’s a game that uses the Do-Re-Mi song, and everyone is sure to get excited by how fun it is.
You don’t need any props—just your body—so it’s easy to play.
It’s perfect for farewell parties, so I recommend it.
It’s also great for large groups, so it’s a recommended game.
Disposable Chopsticks: THE Catch!
As the name suggests, it’s a game where you catch falling chopsticks.
Chopsticks are easy to prepare in large quantities, so it’s simple to play even with a big group.
The suspense of not knowing when the chopsticks will be dropped makes it exciting and sure to liven things up.
Kappa Plate Ball-Carrying Race
Place balls on a paper plate and balance it on your head.
Then walk from the start to the goal without dropping the balls.
The person who reaches the goal with the most balls left on their plate wins.
It takes up a bit of space, so try it when you have a farewell party in a wide, open area!
Speaking of 〇〇, games
This is a game where teams compete to see how quickly they can match answers to the simple prompt, “When you think of XX, what comes to mind?” Since you can’t see each other’s answers, matching them is very difficult—but when you do match, the feeling of satisfaction is the best.
Treasure Chest Tissue Stacking Game
It’s a game where the team that stacks 45 treasure chest–shaped tissue boxes into a pyramid the fastest wins.
It might be a bit difficult to prepare, so if that’s the case, it could be a good idea to use other boxes or stackable items instead.
Balloon Tape Peeling Game
If you want to liven up a farewell party, the Balloon Tape-Peeling Game is a great pick! It’s a simple game where you carefully peel tape off a balloon, but the thrill that it might pop is irresistible.
The careful precision as you remove the tape and the occasional faint creak of the balloon boost the atmosphere in the room.
With the crowd cheering, you’ll get smiles all around if the balloon survives—and bursts of laughter if it pops.
It’s easy to prepare, so you can start quickly even for a last-minute farewell party.
Let’s all have fun and make it lively together!