Recommended games and activities for five people
We’re introducing games and activities you can play with five people!
Whether it’s the number of close friends you hang out with or the size of a group you’re assigned on a field trip, we’ve gathered recommended games for those times when you’ve got a team of five and aren’t sure what to play.
There are options that use items like cards, smartphones, or game consoles, as well as ones you can enjoy with no equipment at all.
They’re perfect not only when you get together with friends, but also for filling small pockets of free time.
Use the games and activities we introduce as a reference, and have fun playing together as a group of five!
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Recommended games and activities you can play with 5 people (1–10)
Werewolf game
A tabletop game where players are divided into Villagers and Werewolves and compete.
The Villager side needs deductive skills, as they win by identifying who the werewolves are through discussion and voting to exile them.
The Werewolf side needs deception skills, as they win by avoiding detection and reducing the number of villagers until it matches their own.
The game alternates between day and night: during the daytime exile discussion one player is eliminated, and during the night the werewolves attack and eliminate one player, so it’s best played with five or more people to enjoy longer sessions.
If you have more players, adding special roles with unique abilities to the Villager side or increasing the number of werewolves makes the game more complex and engaging, which is highly recommended.
The “Haa” game
Here’s an introduction to a game that’s perfect for the New Year holidays: it’s called “The ‘Haa’ Game.” Here’s how it works: each player draws a prompt card and then expresses “haa” in various situations.
For example, as a question, an exclamation, a surprised “haa,” or a feigned-ignorance “haa.” It even became a trend for a while, with famous TV personalities playing it on television.
Since it calls for acting skills, it can get really lively when you play with friends.
It’s easy to pick up, so give it a try!
UNO
How about playing UNO, the classic party game? It became popular in the United States in the 1970s.
The rules are simple: the first player to have zero cards in hand wins.
But once you try it, you’ll see it’s surprisingly deep.
That’s because there are many cards that let you disrupt your opponents’ actions, making reading others and keeping track of the flow of play essential.
Another hallmark is the penalty you get if you don’t declare “UNO!” when you’re down to your last card.
As a staple game, the dedicated card set is easy to find—not only online, but also at toy stores and variety shops in your neighborhood.
Recommended games and activities for 5 people (11–20)
Drawing Telephone Game
A drawing-telephone game that puts your art skills to the test! Draw a picture that matches the prompt and pass it along in order.
If the last person draws it accurately and guesses the prompt, you win.
It’s even more fun if you pick quirky prompts that aren’t easy to draw, like animals, landscapes, or people.
Even if you think you and your friends or clubmates know everything about each other, many of you may have never seen how the others draw.
Hidden talents might shine—or outrageous weaknesses might be exposed.
Either way, it’s guaranteed to be a blast!
Gesture Game
A gesture game where players split into a clue-giver and guessers, and the clue-giver expresses the prompt using only gestures.
It’s a widely loved game, ranging from classic themes like animals and celebrities to more challenging topics.
Because you get to enjoy the clue-giver’s unique movements, guessers can’t help but laugh, which helps bring everyone closer.
It’s recommended to take turns as the clue-giver and adjust the difficulty of the prompts.
Precisely because no voices are allowed, the effort to communicate draws attention.
Give this game a try for easy, casual communication—even with people you’re meeting for the first time.
The Game of Life
The Game of Life is a classic board game that up to five people can enjoy.
Its appeal lies in spinning the roulette and experiencing events based on the spaces you land on.
You can enjoy various life milestones like choosing a career, getting married, and buying a house.
Of course, you can compete with friends, but you can also sometimes cooperate and plan strategies together, which helps deepen communication.
Its ease of getting started might be one of the secrets to its popularity.
It’s perfect for group activities on field trips or school excursions.
You can enjoy it even in short breaks, so give it a try the next time you get together with friends.
Mozzarella Cheese Game
The Mozzarella Cheese Game is a fun activity that five people can really get into.
The rules are super simple: you just take turns saying “mozzarella cheese.” But there’s a catch—you have to say it with higher energy than the person before you.
Use your volume, facial expressions, and gestures to keep cranking up the excitement.
It’s perfect for get-togethers with friends because everyone can laugh and enjoy it together.
You can play anytime, so it’s great for killing a bit of time too.
Since you’re speaking out loud, it naturally helps everyone communicate more.
If you want to have a lively, fun time with a group, definitely give the Mozzarella Cheese Game a try.