There are plenty of women who love getting together for birthdays, girls’ nights, and home parties to have a lively time! But doesn’t it start to feel a bit repetitive if you’re just eating and drinking every time? For all the party-loving women out there, here are some party games guaranteed to liven things up! We’ve gathered a variety of games, from classics to quirky ones.
If you’ve been thinking, “Our parties have been feeling a bit stale lately,” or “I want to try something more fun,” be sure to check out these recommended games!
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Party games that women will love and get excited about (1–10)
trick question
Quizzes are a classic and popular type of game, and you see tons of quiz segments on TV shows and YouTube! I think many people feel compelled to tackle a question as soon as it’s posed.
That’s why I recommend trick quizzes! Instead of games where knowledge—like current events or history—decides the outcome, these are quizzes where flashes of insight and quick thinking are the key.
You can find plenty of prompts just by searching on YouTube, so it’s easy to give them a try! As you take on lots of quizzes, be careful not to fall right into the quiz maker’s traps—try them with that in mind!
Bingo game
A classic recreation game: Bingo.
It shows up in all kinds of situations—events where kids gather, wedding after-parties, banquets, and more.
I’m sure many of you have played it before.
These days you can even buy bingo cards at 100-yen shops, and you don’t need a big bingo machine—there are smartphone apps that do the job, so it’s an easy game to run.
And when you think of Bingo, it’s all about the prizes, right? Presents make both kids and adults happy—here’s hoping you win something you really want!
Pin Pon Pan Game
It’s a deceptively simple yet deep game called the “Pin-Pon-Pan Game.” The first person says “Pin,” the person next to them says “Pon,” and the next person says “Pan.” That’s it—except the person who says the final “Pan” must point to and nominate the next person to say “Pin.” It sounds easy, but once you get into the rhythm, it becomes confusing and people forget their calls or forget to point.
It gets even more exciting if you add a penalty game, so be sure to prepare one and give it a try.
NG word game
The “NG Word Game” is something you can play anywhere with just paper and pens, no matter how many people you have.
Stick a piece of paper with a word written on it to everyone’s forehead.
Holding it in your hand is fine too, as long as the person holding the card can’t see their own word but everyone else can.
While having a normal conversation, if you accidentally say the word that’s on your own card, you’re out.
It’s a slightly nerve‑racking psychological battle where you make casual small talk—while secretly trying to coax others into saying their NG words.
Bamboo Shoot Gnocchi
Takeno-ko Nyokki started gaining popularity from a TV show and has now become a staple recreational party game.
For example, if five people are playing, each person calls out a number from “1 nyokki” to “5 nyokki.” In this setup, whoever ends up saying “5 nyokki”—that is, the last person—loses.
You’re also out if you collide with someone by calling the same number at the same time, even if you’re not last.
It’s a simple psychological battle.
Since everyone wants to get out first, the game doesn’t go smoothly when there are only a few players.
The nice thing is that it’s fun even with a large group.
Constrained Shiritori
A classic time-killer: shiritori.
It’s a game that just about everyone, from small children to adults, has played.
You might think, “There’s no way shiritori can get exciting,” but adding a simple twist to make it a bit more challenging is what ‘restricted shiritori’ is all about.
You impose a constraint on the words you’re allowed to use.
For example, “names of birds” or “things in this room right now”—there are endless possibilities.
Since the possible answers are limited, it really makes you think.
You can also set a time limit for each answer.
Russian roulette
Do you all like chocolate? I’m sure many of you do! We’re going to play a game using chocolate… but this game is Russian Chocolate.
Among the delicious chocolates, there’s one that’s super spicy mixed in.
Spicy heat hidden in sweetness—it’s hard to imagine the taste, but you can imagine how exciting it’ll be, right? (lol) Be sure to have some drinks ready, and if possible, try recording a video while you play.
That way, you’ll have something fun and laughable to enjoy even after it’s over.