Lovely Play & Recreation

Fun activities that liven up the office: recreation games

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

Here are some fun games and recreational activities that will liven up the office.

We interact with bosses and colleagues a lot at work, but many of us don’t have much contact in our private lives.

If you’re thinking, “I actually want to get closer to everyone…!” why not try playing a quick game when you have a little spare time?

We’ve gathered activities and games that are perfect for breaks or in-between moments at office parties, so feel free to use them for ideas.

Forget about work for just a bit, and let’s build camaraderie while having a great time together!

Fun games to liven up the office: Recreation games (41–50)

Slap-and-hat Rock-Paper-Scissors

Absolutely Not: “Smack, Cover, Rock-Paper-Scissors” [Anime]

Slap-and-hat Rock-Paper-Scissors

The basic idea is simple: you play rock-paper-scissors.

But the real action comes afterward.

The winner hits the opponent’s head with a toy hammer, while the loser has to guard their head with a helmet or something similar.

If the guard isn’t in time, they lose.

It’s an offense-and-defense game that everyone can enjoy regardless of seniority.

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Fun activities that liven up the office. Recreational games (51–60)

Fast-drinking contest

[Speed Drinking] I chugged 500 ml of water—got a good time, but is that okay?!

Fast-drinking contest

This is a fast-drinking game using ultra-thin straws.

Because they’re much harder to drink from than regular straws, it actually takes longer than you’d expect to finish your drink.

It’s also fun to form teams with a large group and compete by timing each person.

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In conclusion

We introduced some fun activities and recreation games that can liven up the workplace.

Did you find any games that everyone can enjoy together? It can be nerve-wracking to be the first to say “Let’s play a game,” but that first step is necessary to build camaraderie.

It’s probably easier to bring it up if there’s alcohol involved, so if you find it hard to suggest it when you’re sober, try giving it a shot at a drinking party!