Office party games that get everyone excited

Picture shiritori

Tried playing Snow Man’s “Picture Shiritori” remotely!

The more people you have, the livelier it gets: the picture shiritori game.

Think of something you can associate from the previous person’s drawing, then draw an item that starts with the last sound of that word.

Because drawing is involved, it’s more challenging than regular shiritori.

But adding drawings makes the game even more exciting—that’s the key.

The moment when everyone checks the answers’ drawings is likely the most exciting part.

While it’s a game that tests your drawing skills, even those who aren’t good at drawing can enjoy it at a party.

Give it a try!

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Nakajima Junko

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Puzzle Quiz

[Riddle Quiz] Dig → hole, Wrap → mark, Knit → arm, Tomorrow → ?? This year, the quiz rules are revised!? [Shimofuri Myojo]

A puzzle-solving quiz that tests your persistence and reasoning! It’s a game guaranteed to heat up the room, even as you struggle with problems that have more than a few quirks.

You can find puzzles everywhere—videos, social media, books—so there’s no need to create them from scratch.

Unlike questions you can solve with academic knowledge alone, puzzle-solving requires the ability to analyze from every angle and carefully unravel each clue.

You might even see a quiet, soft-spoken colleague or junior show off some surprising skills.

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Foot Reflexology Thumb Wrestling

Excruciating Pain! Foot Reflexology! Hand-Pushed Sumo [Party Game, Drinking Party, Year-End Party! After-Party!]

Regular hand-pushing sumo is fun, but if you want to liven up the party, add a twist! How about bringing a reflexology mat and turning it into “reflexology hand-pushing sumo”? Use the mat as the ring, and the sight of players gritting their teeth through the pain is sure to get everyone roaring with laughter.

If someone’s really stressed or tired, they might not even be able to stand on the mat…

In that case, offer a kind, “Thanks for all your hard work,” and encourage them to wrestle anyway (lol).

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Word association game

[Daiei] What ingredient are you thinking of? Mokkun’s word-association game☆

I feel like word association games used to be fairly common, but lately I don’t hear much about games where you say a word and others respond with associated words—though charades are still around.

It’s like charades where you pick a “topic,” and players say other words that they associate with it, and eventually someone guesses the original topic.

Guess who’s drinking game

Guess Who’s Drinking Game [A great game for after-parties and year-end parties]

It’s a game where you guess who is actually drinking.

The drink can be anything—sour grapefruit juice might be a good option.

Since you’ll be judging based on expressions and other cues, the drinker’s acting skills will likely be tested.

Try experimenting with different approaches, like making a sour drink look delicious or keeping a completely straight face.

Quiz: Let’s Aim for the Sweet Spot!

Snow Man Tried the Super-Exciting Board Game “Quiz: Ii-sen Ikimasho!”

Challenge the popular board game “Quiz Ii-Sen Ikimashow!” Answer numbers for prompts like “What’s the probability you’ll confess to your crush?” or “How long do you simmer a slow-cooked curry?” The game’s key twist: the winner is the one closest to the middle—the average.

That means it turns into a mind game, reading what numbers others will put down.

Since it’s a table-vs-table match, you start by finding the middle number within your own group.

You’ll get a sense of the other team’s personalities, and it might spark conversation afterward!

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Araki Jakkan

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Bingo

[Jackpot] We held a bingo tournament with a total prize of 1,000,000 yen for the whole team, and it was a huge hit!?

Bingo is a classic game that everyone can enjoy together! The excitement of marking off squares and the thrill of waiting for your number to be called make it perfect for livening up year-end and New Year parties.

If the prizes are luxurious, things are sure to get even more heated! Even people who are usually quiet and reserved might get really into the game, giving you a glimpse of unexpected sides of your coworkers.

And instead of ending when the prizes run out, it’s also a great idea to prepare a small penalty game for the last person remaining!

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