Recommended indoor games and recreational activities for the workplace
We’re introducing recommended indoor games and recreational activities you can enjoy at the office!
Good communication with your coworkers is essential to keeping work running smoothly.
But with everyone so busy, many people end up “only talking about work,” don’t they?
If you feel like it’s hard to ask for help or there’s no one you can consult with, we recommend trying some recreational games.
These days, opportunities like icebreakers—aimed at building rapport with those around you—are becoming more common.
By playing together and sharing enjoyable moments, conversations will naturally increase, and your work may become easier too!
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late hand in rock-paper-scissors
A normal rock-paper-scissors game is too easy! In that case, try playing “after-the-fact rock-paper-scissors.” The leader plays as usual by saying “Jan-ken-pon” and showing rock, paper, or scissors.
The participants must then respond after seeing it and beat that hand.
Because you have to instantly recognize what the leader showed and choose the winning hand, it’s trickier than it sounds.
A few people will slip up and lose or end in a tie.
Try turning it into a knockout format or speeding it up to increase the difficulty and have fun!
Lyrics Shiritori Game
A fun game where you play shiritori using song lyrics.
Sing a line from a song, then continue with lyrics from another song that start with the last character of the previous line.
It’s great for everyone from kids to adults—you’ll recall familiar tunes and discover new ones.
Not only for people who love singing, it’s also a chance to encounter songs you don’t know.
Perfect for karaoke, parties, and school activities.
Even those who aren’t confident singers will naturally smile—simple yet surprisingly deep.
Put your musical knowledge and creativity to use and have fun playing!
Lip-sync song guessing game
The lip-sync song guessing game is something even people who love listening to music but aren’t confident singing can enjoy, and it works well at workplaces or schools.
The presenter picks a song, then lip-syncs it—paying close attention to intonation and rhythm—without making any sound.
The guessers carefully watch the presenter’s mouth and facial expressions to figure out what song it is.
At first, it’s best to choose familiar songs that everyone knows.
Once everyone gets the hang of it, you can make the game more exciting by shortening the sung sections or speeding up the delivery.
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Games with simple, easy-to-understand rules can be enjoyed by everyone from kids to adults.
When there are many participants, head-to-head games are recommended.
Games like Werewolf, escape games, or competitions where you add up everyone’s step counts from a pedometer seem great for deepening bonds as participants cooperate and strategize together.
There are also various other ideas introduced, including online versions.
Be sure to try incorporating them and have fun!
If you say 31, you lose! The terrifying DETH Pie 31
If you want a game that makes you think and still gets everyone excited, this one’s a great pick.
The basic rule is that players take turns saying numbers in order, and the person who ends up saying 31 loses.
You can only advance the count by up to three numbers per turn, so use your head to avoid having 31 land on you.
And of course, the penalty has to be a pie in the face!
Straw Tower
The straw tower is a game where you compete to see how tall a tower you can build using straws, and its high degree of freedom really puts your strategy to the test.
It’s typically played by collaborating over a long time limit, where sharing ideas and dividing roles are key points.
If the tower isn’t freestanding when time is up, it’s a failure, so work together while managing your time wisely.
Balancing opinions can be tricky too—progress stalls when views clash, but leaving everything to others isn’t good either.
Do-Re-Mi Song Game
Many people probably sang “Do-Re-Mi” during music class when they were students.
The “Do-Re-Mi Song Game” is a recreation that uses that very song.
You’re given specific notes from the Do-Re-Mi scale, and you have to instantly sing the melody and lyrics for that pitch.
Because you have to sing on the spot, the pitch or lyrics often come out a bit funny—which is part of the fun.
Oshibori Roulette
Let’s play “Oshibori Roulette,” a game where you wring out a wet hand towel for fun! Take turns squeezing the towel tightly to get water out.
If you can’t squeeze out even a single drop, you lose.
You can go all out and wring it to the point that it makes it tough for the next person—totally fine—or you can think ahead to your next turn and squeeze just a little.
The loser might have to do a penalty challenge!
Stocking Sumo
If you’re looking for a group activity that everyone can laugh at, we recommend “Stocking Sumo.” It’s a classic game often seen on TV variety shows, but to explain the rules: participants wear pantyhose over their heads and pull against each other using their heads.
The person whose pantyhose comes off loses.
You inevitably make funny faces, so it gets really lively.
If you want to get some laughs, definitely give it a try.
Pittari Chew-Chew Game
Let’s try the Perfect Sip Game! Pour a drink into a cup and mark a line on the cup with tape.
At the start signal, drink through a straw while blindfolded so you can’t see the cup.
The winner is the person who drinks exactly to the line—or the one who gets closest.
It should be a blast with carbonated drinks or beverages that are tricky to drink through a straw.