Party Games That Spice Up Your House Drinks Night
A house party where everyone gets together to drink at a friend’s place.
You gather with close friends, catching up on recent events, sharing happy and sad stories, venting about this and that—the conversation never seems to end, right?
But sometimes, it suddenly feels like time has stopped…
At times like that, how about playing a quick game to change up the mood?
In this article, we’ll introduce some lively games that are perfect for house parties.
They’re all games that are fun and exciting even with a small group, so give them a try!
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House Party Hype: Recommended Drinking Games (31–40)
Word Wolf
Word Wolf is a casual game similar to Werewolf.
Among the “citizens,” who are all supposed to know the same word, there is one “wolf” who has been given a different word, and the goal is to expose them through conversation.
Sometimes it becomes obvious quickly if you communicate well, but it gets tricky when the prompts for the citizens and the wolf are similar in nuance.
You can play with just paper and pen, and there are versions sold as tabletop games online as well as smartphone apps, so preparing one of those might be a good idea.
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Daifugō, the classic go-to game for group gatherings.
Players take turns playing cards that beat the current one on the table, and the first to run out of cards wins.
Since many people already know the rules, it’s easy to enjoy even with newcomers.
And the real charm of Daifugō lies in its local rules.
There are tons of special rules that spice up the game—like “8-kiri” (eights cut), “7-watashi” (pass a seven), and “10-tsuke” (attach on tens).
You might even get a lively conversation going about the unique rules from your own hometown!
Picture shiritori
As you can guess from the title, “Picture Shiritori” is a version of the word-chain game played with drawings.
If you see a drawing that looks like an apple (ringo), you’d draw something starting with the last sound, like a gorilla (gorira), and pass it to the next person.
It’s a game that tests both your ability to infer what a drawing is and your drawing skills.
The most exciting part is setting a time limit for drawing.
You’ll end up holding your head when something comes up that makes you go, “Huh, what is this!?” It’s a fun game where you might even discover an unexpected “master artist” among your friends!
First impression game
The “First Impression Game” is where participants point to the person who seems most likely to do a certain thing.
It’s a game that deepens bonds more than ever, because you learn how everyone sees you and how each person views others.
The fun part is the discussion of “why do you think so?”—you may hear stories you’ve never heard before.
Since it’s usually played while drinking, it’s best to avoid negative prompts or topics that could make the conversation escalate in a bad way.
High & Low
High & Low is a card game where you can enjoy both luck and psychological battles between players.
Shuffle the deck thoroughly and deal the cards evenly to each player.
The dealer flips one card face up from the deck, and the other player places a card face down.
The rule is to guess whether the face-down card is higher or lower than the face-up card.
Each reveal triggers cheers and laughter, and there are plenty of groans when guesses miss.
Its simple steps make it enjoyable for everyone regardless of age or gender.
The game moves along with a lively rhythm and adds to the friendly atmosphere of New Year’s parties and casual home drinking gatherings.
Party Games for House Drinking That Liven Things Up (41–50)
Body Clock Game
An internal body-clock game where you measure time relying only on your own sense.
Challenges include timing exactly 30 seconds with a stopwatch and guessing how long it will take to finish a slice of shortcake.
A unique variation has you read a passage from Momotaro and predict how long it will take.
The mismatches in perception and unexpected results spark laughter and lighten the mood.
It strikes a perfect balance between serious attempts at accuracy and casual fun in embracing the discrepancies.
Because it works for both individuals and teams, a wide range of participants can get excited.
It’s recommended as a quick, refreshing game during a house party drink break.
Blindfolded tea drinking challenge
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It’s a game where a straw is placed on top of a plastic bottle filled with tea, and players—blindfolded—use only their mouths to grab the straw and drink the tea.
Everyone starts at the same time, and the rule is simple: compete to see who can finish their tea the fastest.
Watching players fumble around to find where the straw is, and then try to guide the tip into the bottle, looks awkward and is the funny part.
Using a longer straw makes it more difficult and lets you enjoy their desperate searching for longer, so that’s also recommended.
