At club or company drinking parties, mixers, and other banquets, it’s pretty common for the loser of a game to do a penalty, isn’t it?
Even a small penalty makes a big difference in how lively things get!
But when it’s time to actually do one, it’s often hard to come up with something easy and quick.
So in this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of penalty ideas especially recommended for men.
We’ve gathered options ranging from light and easy to a bit more challenging, so please use them as a reference.
Be sure to enjoy them with moderation—avoid bothering those around you, and make sure nothing leads to injuries or trouble!
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Hype-boosting punishment games recommended for men (1–10)
A cheesy famous line
A simple and easy penalty game you can do on the spot without any props: say a cheesy line.
When you watch dramas or read manga, you often come across lines that make you think, “Would anyone ever say that in real life?” There are plenty of those.
Even lines that glide right past you in a drama can feel unbelievably, shockingly cheesy when you actually say them out loud yourself.
Look up famous cheesy quotes on your phone and have the person read them on the spot! And of course, make sure they read them with real emotion!
Beatbox battle
Voice percussion—aka “boipa” in Japanese.
Some people might say they’re good at it, but you don’t hear it that often.
It also has the image of being very technical and difficult.
So how about making boipa a penalty game? Of course, we know not everyone can do it, and that’s the point: enjoy the awkwardness and clumsiness.
People try to make it sound legit, but of course it won’t—and that’s exactly what makes it funny and gets everyone hyped as a penalty game.
Pocky game
The Pocky Game is a classic at mixers and parties.
Two people eat a single Pocky stick from opposite ends, and the rule is you have to keep going until the very end.
How about making the punishment to have two guys try it together? Have the loser of the game and the second-to-last place player do it as a pair! Now, will the two of them manage to eat the Pocky all the way to the end? Playing the Pocky Game with the opposite sex is thrilling, but doing it with the same sex can get pretty lively too!
funny face
When you start a quick on-the-spot game to kill time, even if you decide on a penalty, you probably won’t have any props, so something simple and easy is best, right? In times like that, the top recommendation is, without a doubt, funny faces! You might pull a small funny face when taking group photos or when you don’t know how to react to something someone said, but this time, let’s go all out and have everyone show off their ultimate, unbeatable funny face! And holding a photo-shoot session with smartphones to capture those faces sounds like it would really liven things up.
Show off your smartphone’s photo folder
These days, it’s normal to have a smartphone, and don’t we all take photos or screenshots of just about everything to save them? Whether as a quick memo or snapping something interesting you find, we use our phone cameras all the time.
You probably think your photo folder is locked and not something you’d show others on purpose—but as a penalty game where someone else gets to look through it? That’s nothing but embarrassing and terrifying (lol).
It would definitely make you rethink how unguarded your usual photo folder is.
Death Sauce
Death Sauce is an extremely spicy hot sauce, many times—dozens of times—hotter than Tabasco.
There seem to be different varieties of Death Sauce, but even people who like moderately spicy food will probably find it quite intense.
For those who aren’t good with spicy foods, it’s truly a hellish punishment game.
Talk about my first love
When was everyone’s first love? Kindergarten, elementary school, or middle school? From faint crushes to falling hard for someone and feeling your heart race, I’m sure you have all kinds of memories.
Many women love to get excited talking about romance, but men don’t often have many chances to share their first love stories with others, do they? So, as a penalty game, let’s have you tell us lots of romance stories—especially about your first love! You can give a full-on talk, or we can all bombard you with questions like an interview—either way works!
Impersonation
Impressions (impersonations) that are familiar from performances and party entertainment.
Do you have a go-to routine? Some people might be good at impersonations and have a wide repertoire, but there probably aren’t many like that.
Most people feel embarrassed and think, “No way I’m doing that in front of others.” Because impersonations take courage, turning them into a penalty game would probably get everyone excited.
Famous people that everyone knows are great, and inside jokes—impersonating friends, teachers, or your boss at work—go over really well too!
one-shot gag
When it comes to classic penalties, a one-shot gag is the go-to.
What kind of gag someone does reveals their personality and makes it even more entertaining.
Whether it’s a celebrity impression or a prop-less bit, it really tests their sense of humor.
Doing a one-shot gag in front of everyone is subtly embarrassing, which makes it perfect for a punishment game.
It’s also a great choice when you don’t have any props on hand.
Expose browsing history and search history
This could be a bit nerve-racking and turn into an embarrassing dare, maybe? It’s a game where everyone checks each other’s smartphone search history.
It’s very simple, but since practically everyone has a smartphone now, a lot of people instinctively search for anything that piques their curiosity—almost like breathing—so searching has become a habit.
You’ll probably find things that would make sense to others, but also tons of stuff that only the person themselves would understand, like “Why did you even look that up?” And having to explain those is embarrassing too, right? (lol)