[For Men] Ideas for Entertainment and Performances to Liven Up a Birthday Party

I wonder what’s inside the box.

[Unknown] What's in the box? game

A classic game often seen in TV show segments: guessing what’s inside a box.

The fear of the unseen and the thrill of touching with your hands make it fun for all ages! It’s also a game where everyone watching can join in with advice and enjoy the excitement together.

And imagine if the contents turned out to be a birthday present—that twist makes it perfect as a surprise attraction, too.

comedy sketch

Gelar Don “Surprise” [Official]

Isn’t it exciting to put on a comedy skit at a birthday party? Getting to comically express your gratitude with close friends sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Try adapting a routine from your favorite comedy duo and create a performance full of originality.

With a scene that brings an involuntary smile to everyone’s face, the atmosphere will instantly liven up.

It’s sure to become a special moment that stays with not only the guest of honor but everyone there.

Make it a lovely birthday party where everyone can have fun and laugh together.

flash mob

birthday flash mob

An act in which a large number of people suddenly perform—such as dancing or playing music—attract public attention, and then disperse just as quickly.

It originated in New York.

In Japan, it has gained attention for being used as entertainment at events like birthdays.

Because it’s invisible like an ordinary gift and begins without warning, it makes for a genuinely surprising and exciting idea to liven up the occasion.

Present Quiz

[Verification] Theory that a quiz champion can tell what's inside without even unwrapping it [Merry Xmas]

How about hosting a “Present Quiz” as entertainment at a friend’s or partner’s birthday party, where they guess what’s inside before opening the gift? It’s sure to make the gift-giving—the main event of the party—even more exciting! The key to this quiz is to predict the contents based on clues like the shape of the present and the wrapping paper.

You can have only the birthday star answer, or let all the participants guess together—the atmosphere will liven up either way.

This slightly different kind of activity will surely leave a lasting impression on everyone involved!

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Drawing Shiritori

SixTONES [Emergency! Kyomoto Project] Shiritori with Drawing!

It’s a fun game where you play shiritori while drawing.

Since it tests your drawing skills, feel free to tease or chime in when the other person’s drawing is really good or hard to understand.

You can enjoy it in many ways—face-to-face using paper or a whiteboard, or online via apps or Zoom.

Even with someone you haven’t spent much one-on-one time with, conversation arises naturally, making it a good icebreaker.

It’s a game you can enjoy over drinks with friends or a partner.

makeup

From an ugly guy to a beautiful high school girl?! Astonishing cross-dressing makeup techniques!! [Cosplay Makeup]

If it’s a guys-only get-together, why not catch everyone off guard and go all-in on cross-dressing? You could play it for laughs or seriously try to become a convincing girl—both are totally fine.

These days, there are plenty of sites that teach makeup techniques specifically for men.

Impersonation

I tried saying “I love you” in the voice impressions of various voice actors!

Liven up the birthday party by showing off impressions that grab everyone’s attention! If you mimic someone familiar and capture their traits, it’s easy to win people’s empathy and get laughs.

Try shouting Anpanman’s “I’m 100 times energized!” in a big voice, or take on Nyan-chiū’s uniquely raspy tone.

It could also be fun to sing like GACKT with his rich low register, or channel Namie Amuro by switching between chest voice and falsetto.

TUBE’s Nobutaka Maeda’s soulful singing is beloved across generations, too.

Make the birthday party unforgettable with your impressions!