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 Liven Up the Office [2026] (31–40)
Holy Night Cake Shop
The owner of the cake shop instructed the manager, “Please don’t make more than 200 Christmas cakes this year.” The reason was that every year they made too many and ended up in the red.
However, on Christmas Eve, the manager told part-time workers A-kun and Ms.
B to make 400 cakes.
Since any unsold cakes would have to be bought by the staff, A-kun was reluctant.
Ms.
B agreed with the manager, and in the end they made 400 cakes, resulting in a large number of leftovers.
The manager apologized to A-kun and gave him the money for the buyback.
Now, among the “owner,” “manager,” “A-kun,” and “Ms.
B,” who acted wrongly? Let’s also consider the order from most to least wrong.
Improv Acting Showdown
Decide on three elements—the setup, the punchline, and the constraint rules—tell the performers, and start the game! Since it’s all improvised, you can’t practice beforehand or agree on the flow with the group.
In other words, it’s a pretty challenging game where you have to reach the punchline while sticking to the setup and constraints, all without knowing how the others will play it.
Even the person who came up with the setup and punchline doesn’t know how things will unfold, so it’s a thrilling, exciting experience! Who knows—an unexpected masterpiece might be born!
KY game
Participants take turns suggesting a prompt, and everyone simultaneously strikes a pose inspired by that prompt in this “KY game.” Anyone whose pose doesn’t match with anyone else receives a minus point; in the end, the person with the most minus points is deemed “KY,” meaning they failed to read the room.
The more participants there are, the more complex it becomes and the more clearly KY tendencies stand out, making it a lively party game.
Since it requires no equipment, you can start it right away even at an outdoor gathering.
Give it a try!
Model Walking Relay
It’s a relay game where you hold something between your feet and go back and forth along a course.
You can even play it in office hallways, and there will probably be some hilariously fast people who get everyone laughing.
It’s very easy to set up because you can use whatever’s on hand—like a book or a tissue box—to hold between your feet.
Air Chair Yamanote Line Game
The Yamanote Line game is a game where you say words that match a given theme to a set rhythm, but in this version you do it while holding a wall sit.
Since it requires leg strength, I think it’s a tough game for people who don’t exercise regularly.
Party Games That Will Liven Up the Office [2026] (41–50)
After-the-fact rock-paper-scissors game
Rock-paper-scissors is a game everyone can get excited about even without any props, but when you play the after-the-fact version, it really makes you think.
If there are many people, you can split into teams, and turning it into an inter-team match sounds fun too.
It’s often featured on variety shows and gets lots of laughs, so depending on how you run it and the vibe you create, it can be a lot of fun.
Name Bingo
It’s a game that adds a self-introduction element to the classic party staple, bingo.
Instead of numbers, you play bingo using the participants’ names.
The host calls out names at random, and players aim to line up a row to win prizes.
When someone’s name is called, they come to the front and give a brief self-introduction.
By including this moment, the game helps facilitate smooth communication among everyone.
It’s a perfect choice even when many people are meeting for the first time.
