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

A game where you guess someone from a part of their face

I tried to guess TWICE members just from their mouths, but it was way too hard. #TWICE #kpop

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.

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Borrowed-item race

Field day vibes!? Borrow-a-Person Race [A game recommended for after-parties and year-end parties]

It’s a game that gathers everyone’s empathy, like a borrowing race—but instead of borrowing objects, you “borrow people.” Unlike a traditional borrowing race with clear, concrete items, the prompts are kept vague and image-based, such as “a kind person” or “a refreshing person,” rather than naming specific individuals.

Play in groups of about 2–3 contestants; each picks someone who fits the prompt’s image.

After selections are made, hold a vote to decide whose chosen person best matches the prompt and wins the most empathy.

The contestant who chose the most relatable match wins! For the guest of honor at a farewell party, it also becomes a nice way—right at the end—to learn how others have perceived them.

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Speaking of 〇〇, games

Speaking of 〇〇, it’s got to be games: [Party games recommended for after-parties and year-end gatherings]

A team-based “Say the first thing that comes to mind” game where you compete to match answers! For each prompt, you write the thing that everyone commonly associates with it.

Teams compete to see how many members give the same answer.

The team with the most matches wins! Example prompts include “When you think of characters kids love…” or “When you think of classic izakaya menu items…”, and so on.

Since matching within your team is crucial, the key to victory is to think not only about your own opinion but also about what others around you might say.

Before you say goodbye, see how united your team really was! Depending on the results, it might even get a little scary!

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Rock-paper-scissors tournament

Prize 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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Earphone Loud Telephone Game

[Viral Trend] We all tried the Earphone Loud-Volume Whisper Game and it was hilarious lol

The whisper game (telephone) is a staple of recreational activities.

In this version, you blast music through your earphones, read the previous person’s lips, then pass the message to the next person who’s also blasting music.

Because the music is so loud, you obviously can’t hear what anyone is saying.

So you have to carefully watch their lips, read the message, and relay it.

Easier said than done—there’s no way to fully understand speech from lip movements alone, so the message keeps turning into something ridiculous.

That’s the fun of it: the final reveal is uproariously funny, and the game is full of nonstop laughter.

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utatane

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linked ring traversal

[Banquet/Party Game] Connected Ring Pass-Through

It’s a game where several people hold hands and, without ever letting go, pass a loop of paper ribbon over themselves.

The team that gets the ribbon all the way to the last person first wins.

What makes this game fun is that while the first person can use their hands, the people in the middle have both hands occupied and can only wriggle their way through, so it really demands teamwork.

Ball-carrying game

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Let’s get excited with a ball-carrying game played in pairs! Place a ball on a sheet of newspaper and work together to carry it to the goal.

If you don’t have space for a long indoor course, set down a cone and have players go around it.

Basically, you compete for the fastest time to return to the starting point, but if there are many participants, we recommend playing as teams.

Show your teamwork and aim for first place together! If you don’t have newspaper, you can substitute a towel or a large plastic bag.

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