Simple but intense! A quick-and-easy penalty game that hypes everyone up
Many people probably like to play games when getting together with friends, or at year-end and New Year parties.
And when it comes to games with winners and losers, punishments are a must! A little something scary that awaits the person who loses.
In this article, we’ll introduce some of the heavier punishment-game ideas.
We’ve gathered a variety—from absolutely mortifying ones you’d never want to do to those that pack a psychological punch.
Be mindful of your relationships and choose ideas that, while heavy, still let everyone end with a laugh!
- A simple punishment game you can do anywhere without any props—even at school or outdoors.
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Painful & Harsh Punishment Games: Physical & Sensory Challenge Collection (1–10)
face clothespin
Let me introduce a penalty game where you clip clothespins with attached strings to your face and then pull the strings.
You’ve probably seen celebrities do this on variety shows, right? You can feel the pain just by watching.
It’s perfect as a game penalty, but with one extra twist it can get even more exciting.
Besides the clothespins, try attaching candy or prizes to the strings you pull.
Make it so you can’t tell which string is connected to what.
Of course, if you pull a string with candy or a prize, you get to keep it.
It’s like a festival stall’s “thousand-string pull” game, but with face clothespins as the penalty.
Nose wasabi
It’s pretty harsh for the person who loses, but there’s no doubt it’s hilarious for those watching—it’s that kind of penalty game.
Everyone knows how painful it is when you put on too much of that sharp, pungent wasabi and eat it.
For someone who hasn’t experienced it, it’s fascinating to imagine what happens if you put it on your nose.
The rules are strict: you have to apply it firmly under both nostrils.
It sounds like torture, but for a party among friends where you can all let loose in front of each other, this might be the perfect penalty game to liven things up.
Double Dutch on an acupressure mat
The more physical issues you have, the more painful foot reflexology tends to feel, and it can be a good opportunity to think about your condition.
In this challenge, you’ll try doing double under jumps while standing on a reflexology mat, so the impact makes the pain more noticeable.
First, it’s recommended to simply stand on the mat and check which areas hurt.
Then, keeping those spots in mind, attempt the double unders.
Because the mat has a uniquely bumpy surface, losing your balance could lead to injury, so proceed carefully and pay attention to the pain.
butt bat (a prank/hazing act of hitting someone’s buttocks with a bat)
A “butt-bat” is when you swing a bat hard from behind toward someone’s butt.
Because you can enjoy the big reactions of the person taking the punishment, it’s used in all kinds of situations.
It also fits well with competitive games and events, like the TV show series “Gaki no Tsukai: No Laughing.” To avoid injuries when swinging the bat, it’s best to prepare one made of the softest material possible.
It’s a penalty that causes pain while boosting motivation to engage in the game.
Why not give it a try as a way to deepen friendships among your group?
winter swimming
A punishment game limited to the cold season: winter swimming.
It’s originally known as a traditional event held in winter.
In fact, it has long been practiced to train the mind and body.
Immersing yourself in cold water is also said to promote blood circulation.
That said, even if it’s a traditional event, there aren’t many people who would eagerly want to swim in the icy sea in the dead of winter under a cold sky.
That’s why it’s perfect as a punishment game.
There are several precautions for winter swimming, so be sure to look them up in advance.
Please carry it out with careful attention to safety!
biting into a whole clove of garlic
A punishment game where you take a bite out of a raw garlic clove, which gives off a pungent smell due to the compound allicin.
It’s sure to liven up gatherings like drinking parties and events.
To decide who has to take the bite, use a lottery draw or rock-paper-scissors to add a game-like element.
The tension rises as the number of remaining participants dwindles.
If eating it raw is too difficult, it’s also recommended to dip it in soy sauce or cook the whole clove beforehand.
Simple yet entertaining, this game lets everyone enjoy the big reactions from the person taking the punishment.
push-up
Push-ups are a classic penalty game and are often used.
For people who don’t exercise in daily life, it can be quite a heavy punishment.
Setting them as a penalty in games or events can provide a real opportunity to get serious about physical activity.
The person receiving the penalty does push-ups until they complete the predetermined number of reps.
Those around them should cheer them on by counting and offering encouragement.
How about incorporating a penalty that builds the body while also giving a sense of accomplishment?