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 icebreakers and party games (41–50)
Chameleon Catch
Chameleon Catch is a perfect game for farewell parties.
Participants sit in a circle, and someone is secretly designated as the chameleon.
Then the thrill begins when the chosen chameleon gently taps a neighbor’s shoulder.
This gentle touch is passed along from person to person without anyone realizing.
The charm of the game lies in uniting as a group while deducing the chameleon’s identity.
Wondering together who the chameleon is in the end becomes a great opportunity to deepen connections.
With an ending full of laughter and surprises, you can wrap up the farewell party on a high note, ensuring the moment of goodbye becomes a lasting memory.
Slipper relay
It’s a game where you pass a slipper to the person next to you using only your toes.
The first team to get the slipper all the way to the last person wins.
Carrying a slipper with just your feet is pretty tricky, so you’ll probably end up shouting and getting excited.
Jizo Rock-Paper-Scissors
Split into two groups: Jizo statues and regular players.
The regular players play rock-paper-scissors against the Jizo players, and those who win drop out.
Since it’s a game you can play using only your bodies without any props, it’s easy to set up.
If you have a large group, it might be better to divide into teams.
Zabuton Daruma Otoshi
Zabuton Daruma-otoshi is a game where you sit on a stack of floor cushions and pull each cushion out from under yourself one by one.
It’s sure to liven up any party, so why not include it in your farewell gathering? The guest of honor can compete solo, or everyone can enjoy it as a team competition or a tournament! Because the game requires you to jump while sitting in seiza on the cushions, participants might want to practice a little beforehand to get the feel for it.
Umaibō Sommelier
This is a game where players wear a blindfold, pinch their noses, and eat Umaibo snacks with various flavors to guess which flavor they are.
Since there are many varieties, it’s a good idea to prepare a lot of Umaibo.
If you have prizes for those who guess correctly, it will make the game even more exciting.
Carry it with chopsticks! Ping-pong ball
Using chopsticks, move all the ping-pong balls from your bowl into your opponent’s bowl.
It’s a simple, easy-to-understand game where the person who fills the bowl fastest wins.
It can be a bit tricky with a large group, so splitting into teams might work well.
Tsumu-Tsumu Zabuton (stackable floor cushion)
The Tsumu-Tsumu cushion game is a perfect activity for communication and laughter that lightens the mood at farewell gatherings.
The rules are simple—place a balloon between cushions—but the moment the balloon might pop is thrilling.
It’s fun to show off your jumping power and devise strategies that rely on teamwork, and the onlookers will be smiling and cheering along.
The real charm of the game is that everyone can share the unexpected twists—including those moments when the balloon just won’t pop! If you play together, you’re sure to create unforgettable memories of a wonderful farewell party.
Dokidoki Frisk
While sitting in seiza and facing upward, place a single Frisk mint on your forehead.
Without using your hands, the first person to get it into their mouth wins.
It works with large groups, so it’s perfect for a farewell party.
If someone doesn’t like Frisk, you could use a different candy.
Super Russian Cracker
It’s a game where you take turns pulling the strings on a cracker set so that only one of the six strings will make a sound, and the person who triggers the cracker wins.
If you prepare several sets, many people can join in.
The moment when everyone nervously pulls a string is sure to be very exciting.
Panic Island
This is a game where male-female pairs are formed and answer quiz questions.
But it’s not just any quiz game: once you form a pair, you stand on a sheet of newspaper.
If you answer a question incorrectly, the newspaper gradually tears.
The team that manages to stay on the newspaper until the end wins.