A party game that gets everyone excited at home. A fun recreational game.
When you invite family or friends over, it’s great to have a game that gets everyone excited and having fun together.
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of party games that everyone can enjoy and that are sure to liven things up!
From classic board and card games to activities for small groups and large gatherings, we’ve collected a wide variety of ways to play.
If you find something here that makes you think, “I want to try that!!”, be sure to give it a go with everyone!
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Party games to liven up the fun at home: enjoyable recreation games (11–20)
Who is eating something spicy?
A simple yet exciting recommendation is the “Who’s Eating Something Spicy?” game.
First, split into a group of multiple questioners and a single guesser.
Only one person on the questioner side eats something spicy, and the guesser tries to figure out who it is.
Repeat this and compete to see who can guess correctly the most times.
By the way, it doesn’t have to be spicy—bitter or sour works too.
Try finding stimulating foods within a safe, comfortable range.
Magical Banana
A Magical Banana game where clapping and rhythm are key.
The first person says, “When you say banana, I think of ___,” filling in a word by association.
The next person keeps the rhythm and continues saying what the word makes them think of.
Keep the rhythm going by saying the phrase “When you say ___” each time.
Once everyone gets used to the game, speed it up by increasing the clapping and rhythm tempo.
The main point is to say your associations in time with the rhythm; if you can’t say one in time, restart on the spot and try again.
Momotaro Dentetsu: A staple in the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras! Board Game
Are you familiar with Momotaro Dentetsu, the hugely popular video game series affectionately known as “Momotetsu”? To put it simply, it’s a dice-and-board game themed around railways, and the player who amasses the most money wins.
I also recommend the board game adaptation that captures the same world: “Momotaro Dentetsu: A Classic in the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa Eras! Board Game.” It preserves all the fun of the original and can be enjoyed even where there’s no TV.
Another charm is the appearance of familiar characters like “Momotaro” and the “Poverty God.”
Quiz: Let’s Aim for the Sweet Spot!
The buzzworthy board game “Good to go! Quiz SHOW!” features quiz questions that are all answered with numbers—and nobody actually knows the correct answers.
The rules are simple: players take turns tackling a question and write down the number they think is correct on a board or card.
The person closest to the correct answer earns points, and after multiple rounds, the total scores determine the winner.
Since all the questions are ones you don’t really know the answers to, the thrill of making a guess and the excitement it creates are the highlights.
Playing with family or friends sparks conversation and laughter, making for a great time.
It’s a quiz game anyone can jump into with ease.
Tasting Game
Have you ever heard of a tasting game? It’s a game where you try to guess the taste of foods while blindfolded and pinching your nose.
Even flavors that should normally be easy to recognize become strangely hard to identify when your eyes and nose are blocked.
All you need is to prepare a few ingredients in advance, so it’s easy to get started.
Another nice point is that as everyone helps each other and searches for the answers, you naturally grow closer.
You might even come away with more than just a game—like a newfound appreciation for everyday meals and a renewed sense of how important our eyes and nose are.
Cluster
“Klashter” is a board game that makes clever use of magnetism.
The rules are very simple: players take turns placing magnetic pieces inside a looped string.
However, since the pieces attract each other, if the piece you place sticks to another piece, you’re out.
Because the pieces aren’t all the same size, you’ll need a strategy for which pieces to place where, plus the courage to commit your move while invisible magnetic forces are at play.
Toward the end, available space runs out, tension rises, and it gets really exciting!
Party games that liven up the fun at home. Enjoyable recreational games (21–30)
Oshibori Squeezing Game
Let me introduce the “Wet Towel Wringing Game,” where players compete in grip and arm strength.
First, prepare a towel soaked in water and a bucket.
Participants wring the towel as hard as they can, and if no water comes out when the next person wrings it, the previous player wins.
In other words, it’s a game to see who can wring the towel the tightest.
It’s a good idea to set specific rules, such as “only one wring per turn.” By the way, starting with your arms crossed makes it easier to get more water out.
Give it a try!