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[For Middle School Students] A Collection of Recreation Ideas to Liven Up Farewell Parties

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A farewell party where you look back on a year’s memories and spend precious time with the classmates who shared the same classroom.

By expressing gratitude to teachers and friends and taking part in lively recreation, the memories become even deeper.

In this article, we’ll introduce recreation ideas that the whole class can enjoy.

From activities you can take your time with indoors to ones that get you moving outside, we’ve handpicked games and activities especially recommended for junior high school students.

To make the farewell party even more exciting—by exchanging letters and sharing words of thanks—be sure to give these a try.

[For Middle Schoolers] A Collection of Recreation Ideas to Liven Up Farewell Parties (1–10)

Bingo Tournament

How to play bingo

Bingo Tournament

A great recommendation for the highlight of a farewell party is a bingo tournament.

As an event celebrating the end of the school year, it’s appealing because everyone has the same chance in this game of luck.

Since bingo is determined purely by chance, anyone has a shot at winning and can enjoy the excitement.

As prizes, it’s a good idea to prepare everyday items like stationery or books.

If you arrange things so that everyone ends up with something, it’s sure to become a memorable event.

By the way, bingo originated in 16th-century Italy.

When you’re hosting, sprinkling in trivia like this can enliven the atmosphere and make the time even more enjoyable.

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School Quiz

Graduation Party Quiz Contest!!

School Quiz

For a farewell party with a dear friend, we recommend a special activity that’s different from the usual.

Among them, a “School Quiz” is perfect for rediscovering the charms of your school and surprising facts you’ve shared together.

For example, anything related to school works: questions about teachers or school events, the number of items on campus, the names of plants in the schoolyard, and more.

When checking the answers, talk about the stories behind each one so everyone can reminisce together.

Through the quiz, strengthen your bonds once again and create a wonderful, memorable time.

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human disentanglement puzzle

Team Communication Game: Human Knot [Sports Recreation Plan]

human disentanglement puzzle

Before graduation, let’s create wonderful memories with a heartwarming recreation activity.

The “Human Knot” we’re introducing is a game that graduates can tackle together not only with each other, but also with teachers and current students.

Participants work to form a single neat circle while carefully avoiding letting go of their intricately intertwined hands—no easy task.

Along the way, natural, close communication emerges, and a strong sense of unity grows.

The large circle formed by holding hands deepens bonds with friends and brings bright smiles even at the moment of farewell.

It’s a recommended recreation that offers a memorable, fun time to mark the milestone of graduation.

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[For Junior High Students] A Collection of Recreation Ideas to Liven Up a Farewell Party (11–20)

Arm wrestling tournamentNEW!

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Arm wrestling tournamentNEW!

How about planning an arm wrestling event—often called “tabletop martial arts”—as an attraction? While there are minor rule differences, you can think of it as similar to traditional arm wrestling.

Participants pair up facing each other, place their elbows on the table, grip hands, and at the start signal try to bring the opponent’s arm down.

In basic arm wrestling, losing is when the arm is brought down, but in armwrestling (sport rules), a loss is confirmed when the back of the hand touches down.

Try it as a fun, game-like match: current students vs.

alumni, alumni vs.

teachers, and so on.

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Guess the Childhood Photo Quiz

[First time revealed] Can you guess who this kid is? We did a childhood photo guessing quiz and an unexpected picture came up, and we burst out laughing lol

Guess the Childhood Photo Quiz

It’s a game where childhood photos are presented as questions, and players carefully observe the details to figure out whose photo it is.

Your ability to identify subtle features—like the shape and size of facial parts—and your imagination to predict how someone might look when grown are both tested.

If you react when your own photo comes up, the game falls apart, so it’s important to consciously avoid giving any reaction.

By seeing how each person has grown, you’ll likely deepen your understanding of your friends.

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NG word game

[Mind Games] Total chaos in the NG Word Quiz!?

NG word game

A perfect fit for a farewell party overflowing with middle schoolers’ smiles is the NG Word Game, where psychological tactics are key.

It’s easy to prepare and lets everyone have fun while minding their language, making it ideal for an end-of-year event.

Each person secretly chooses an NG (forbidden) word, and during conversation, you try to coax others into saying their forbidden word without them noticing.

This game delivers both thrills and excitement, offering TV-variety-show-level fun that brings plenty of laughter and tension to the students.

Adding a light penalty for the loser will make the time even more engaging.

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Treasure Hunt

[Showdown] We rented out a school and tried a treasure hunt game in the classroom!

Treasure Hunt

A treasure hunt is an activity where you team up with your peers to solve puzzles and embark on an adventure that leads to the treasure.

Using various places around the school to unravel clues that connect to the hidden prize becomes an experience that goes beyond a simple game.

As you make full use of the classroom, the gym, and every unforgettable corner of the schoolyard to discover the secret location of the treasure, your class bonds will grow stronger.

It’s a chance to create puzzles using what you’ve learned, enjoy flashes of inspiration and deduction, and make cherished memories with friends.

A treasure hunt tackled together by teachers and students will be a heartwarming time before you part ways.

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