Party games collection that get everyone excited in a big group
A must-see for organizers who are thinking, “We should play some games” at company gatherings or any large banquet! In this article, we introduce games you can enjoy at banquet tables with big groups.
Even classic, long-loved games can turn into a blast when the drinks and the lineup change.
We also cover team-based games that get everyone fired up with friendly competition.
From staples like quizzes and bingo to sure-fire laughers like drawing and telephone-style games, we’ve gathered plenty—use them as a guide to make your banquet a hit!
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Party Games That Get Big Groups Excited (51–60)
Telepathy Game
We’d like to introduce the “Telepathy Game,” which puts the bonds between participants to the test! The rules are simple: each person answers with what they associate from a prompt drawn from a box that begins with “When you think of ___.” If you answer purely from your own perspective, it’s surprisingly hard to match, so the difficulty is quite high! The key is whether you can feel out what the other members are thinking and come up with an answer in sync—can you achieve that telepathic connection? The Telepathy Game is guaranteed to get everyone excited—be sure to give it a try!
Leading Question Game
This is a “leading question game” where you decide on an NG (taboo) word and try to guide the other person into saying it.
The NG word can, of course, be a single word, but if it’s a party with close friends, choosing a catchphrase or habitual expression the person says unconsciously will make it even more exciting.
For larger gatherings, it’s recommended to stick the chosen word on the forehead or head so it’s easy to see.
By adding touches that let both participants and spectators enjoy it together, you can dramatically boost the energy of the party!
Intro Quiz
How about an intro quiz as entertainment for a large gathering? This video features an intro quiz based on the Heisei-era karaoke rankings, but if you include everything from classic pop songs and children’s songs to the latest hits, it can liven up events with a wide range of age groups.
There are many videos that offer various intro quizzes—by different eras, anime songs, seasonal tunes, and more—so try finding ones that suit your crowd.
Individual play is fun, but turning it into a team competition is sure to make it even more exciting!
Human finger smartphone (likely shorthand for smartphone operated by human finger)
When it comes to party games that get everyone excited, “Yubi-suma” tops the list.
The chant used in Yubi-suma varies by region, so reminiscing about what chant you used is part of the fun! For reference, there are chants like “Chicchi,” “Issē no de,” “Beam one,” and “Chicchi chicchi bar.” In this video, they try playing Yubi-suma with people instead of fingers: starting from a bowing position, someone calls out “Yubi-suma [number],” and if the number of people who raise their heads matches that number, those players are safe and step out.
Watching the group shrink is entertaining, making it a perfect game for large gatherings!
Party Games That Excite Large Groups (61–70)
Who am I? game
The “Who am I?” game where you deduce the answer from a few hints.
Even with familiar things, it’s surprisingly hard to figure out the answer from fragmented clues! It’s also fun to pick a theme like “characters,” “animals,” or “everyday items.” For a company party, choosing your own products or people closely connected to the company—things only insiders would know—can really liven things up.
Prepare hints at various difficulty levels and adjust the challenge as you watch how the participants respond.
Umaibō Sommelier
“Umaibo Sommelier” — guess the flavors of Umaibo! Umaibo comes in a wide variety of flavors, but identifying the exact flavor with no clues is surprisingly hard.
Some are tricky even when you can see the stick out of the wrapper, but if you want to raise the difficulty, try a taste test without using sight or smell.
Use a fun patterned eye mask and the audience is sure to get excited along with you.
Ask people who usually eat Umaibo or those confident in their palate to take on the challenge!
Pedometer Dance
Let me introduce a party-pleaser for banquets: the “Pedometer Dance Game.” All you need is a pedometer—attach it to your waist.
The rules are very simple: keep your feet on the ground, move only your hips, and whoever racks up the most steps on the pedometer wins.
It sounds easy, but it’s surprisingly tiring, which makes it really entertaining for the audience.
Like in this video, if you hold pom-poms made from plastic tape (suzuran tape), your movements stand out and it’s even funnier! Put on some music and keep the energy up with a countdown to hype everyone up.