Party Games That Will Liven Up Your Workplace [2026]
Those colleagues who usually work so diligently—this person, that person.
There may even be people who always seem so busy that you can hardly approach them, and you’ve only ever talked about work.
We’ve gathered a bunch of lively party games that everyone can enjoy together, even with those you don’t know well! Some only require paper and a pen, and some don’t need any preparation at all, so you can start on a whim.
Use them as ideas for events, quick breathers, and to boost teamwork.
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Party Games That Get the Office Buzzing [2026] (11–20)
Ping-pong ball relay
It’s a game where you relay a ping-pong ball on top of a racket.
Since it requires good balance, I think younger people in the company might be better at it.
It’s a team competition, so it should be a good opportunity to get to know various people.
Quiz: Let’s Aim for the Sweet Spot!
The buzzworthy board game “Good to go! Quiz SHOW!” features quiz questions that are all answered with numbers—and nobody actually knows the correct answers.
The rules are simple: players take turns tackling a question and write down the number they think is correct on a board or card.
The person closest to the correct answer earns points, and after multiple rounds, the total scores determine the winner.
Since all the questions are ones you don’t really know the answers to, the thrill of making a guess and the excitement it creates are the highlights.
Playing with family or friends sparks conversation and laughter, making for a great time.
It’s a quiz game anyone can jump into with ease.
Drawing Telephone Game
This is a game where you draw a picture based on a set prompt and pass it to the next person.
The next person turns the illustration they see into words, then draws an illustration from those words.
If you choose prompts that can lead to funny drawings, the room gets lively.
As a rule, people drawing illustrations must not use any text, but arrows are allowed.
The last person draws an illustration and then says the correct answer in words.
A format where a prize is awarded if the answer is exactly correct also makes the event more exciting.
Stand-up game
It’s a game with a bingo-like element where you can finish early if the number you call matches the number of people who stand up.
Since all you have to do is stand even without any conditions, it’s easy to start.
Deciding what number to call is tricky, but if it matches perfectly, you’ll likely feel an incredible sense of accomplishment.
Body Clock Game
How about we all measure the accuracy of our internal clocks and make a game of it? Set a time limit—start with 30 seconds—put on a blindfold, and begin.
Count to 30 in your head, and raise your hand when you think exactly 30 seconds have passed.
The person closest to 30 seconds wins.
If you make the time longer, like 60 seconds, it gets much harder.
If you have a stopwatch, try holding it in one hand while you play.
Truth or Lie Game
Friends you’ve spent time with up to now—how well do you all really know each other? At a thank-you party or graduation celebration, why not liven things up with a game that helps you reaffirm your bonds? The “Two Truths and a Lie” game is, in short, an icebreaker: each person gives four statements about themselves, but one of them includes a lie.
Everyone else listens and tries to figure out which statement is the lie.
“You had that side to you?” “We’ve been together all this time and I never knew!”—it’s a great way to deepen your connections.
Slipper relay
It’s a game where you wear only one slipper and pass it along using just your toes until the last person.
All you need are slippers, so it’s an easy game to play using the ones at the office.
As you play, a natural bond forms, so try it with new employees.
Drawing sense showdown
Do you all have an artistic touch? Even people who aren’t good at drawing sometimes create incredibly charming pictures and get called “master artists,” right? How about a team-based drawing showdown? One person draws the given prompt, and their teammates try to guess what it is.
If they guess correctly, you earn points.
It’s an easy game you can play with just paper and pens.
Chameleon Catch
It’s a game where you use party blowers to catch tissues falling from above.
Since you catch them not with your hands but with that nostalgic toy, it looks like a game you can enjoy with laughter without it turning into a quarrel.
Nanjamonja Game
It’s a card game called “Nanjamonja.” It’s very simple and easy enough for children to play, but don’t underestimate it—it gets really exciting.
You give names to several types of monsters called Nanjamonja, and if you can immediately say the name when a card is drawn from the deck, you get that card.
The player who collects the most cards in the end wins.