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Games to Liven Up a Farewell Party: Ideas That Will Make Everyone Smile

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Saying goodbye to close friends and cherished teammates can be lonely, but you still want to spend the last moments with a smile, right? In times like these, adding games to a farewell party lets everyone have fun together and create lasting memories! That said, many people may wonder which games will really liven things up.

In this article, we’ll introduce games that are perfect for farewell parties! We’ve gathered lots of ideas that are easy to join and sure to make everyone smile.

You’re sure to find tips for creating a heartwarming farewell gathering!

Games to Liven Up a Farewell Party: Ideas That Will Make Everyone Smile (51–60)

Present Quiz

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Present Quiz

Creating fun memories at a farewell party is a wonderful chance to strengthen bonds with colleagues.

A great recommendation for such occasions is a “thank-you gift quiz”! In this game, everyone gets excited by guessing the contents of a present based on its appearance, and you can wrap things up with laughter and surprises.

For example, as Takushi Izawa demonstrated, have people deduce what’s inside from the gift’s weight and shape.

If they guess correctly, they can receive an extra keepsake—and even if they don’t, everyone will still have a great time.

For colleagues who are leaving due to retirement or a job change, make it a heartwarming final gift.

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A game I’ve never 〇〇-ed

The party game taking the world by storm, “Never Have I Ever,” was insanely brutal! “Never Have I Ever” at an international share house in Japan.

A game I've never 〇〇-ed

A game that’s guaranteed to get everyone excited around the world is “Never Have I Ever.” In this game, players take turns saying something they’ve never done before, and anyone who has done it must take a drink.

The aim is to name things you haven’t experienced but others likely have, so you can make them drink.

It’s a great party game, but to avoid getting drunk and causing trouble on a special day, you can tweak it by swapping alcohol for bitter drinks like noni juice or senburi tea.

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Arm Wrestling Tournament

If everyone in Fischer's held an arm-wrestling tournament, the result would be totally unexpected!!

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.

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Definitely the Pipo Game

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Definitely the Pipo Game

This is a game adapted from a comedy routine by the duo whose name at the time—now trending on TikTok—was “Rafreklan,” and who now perform under the name “COTTON.” You set a prompt like “Definitely XX,” then take turns saying elements that fit XX to the rhythm.

If you repeat something or can’t say anything, you lose.

For example, if the prompt is “Definitely people (humans),” you’d go in order like: “Eyes, nose, definitely people.”

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Rock-paper-scissors tournament

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Rock-paper-scissors tournament

When you need a simple activity for a large group, nothing beats a rock-paper-scissors tournament.

The rules are simple: the host plays rock-paper-scissors with the participants, and only the winners stay in.

It’s also called jumbo rock-paper-scissors, and many people will remember playing it in elementary school.

If you’re doing it at a company farewell party, it gets even more exciting if you collect 100 yen from each participant and let the final winner take the pot.

It’s quick to run, too, so it’s highly recommended!

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