Punishment games that liven up company drinking parties and banquets
Having a lineup of penalty games ready for company drinking parties, banquets, or entertainment segments can really liven things up.
That said, if the penalties are too harsh, no one will laugh, and it can be hard to come up with ones that are just the right level of difficulty.
In this article, we’ll introduce fun penalty games that are sure to be a hit even at company gatherings!
We’ve compiled a wide range—from classic penalties to ones that are perfect for the smartphone era—so please use them as inspiration!
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Punishment games that liven up company drinking parties and banquets (21–30)
squat
Squats are easy to do on the spot, and for people who enjoy exercise or strength training, they can actually be a good opportunity.
But for those who don’t usually move their bodies, they’re a harsh penalty game.
You’ll probably end up suffering from muscle soreness the next day…
When using them as a penalty, it’s a good idea to specify the number of reps.
Also, making sure to do proper squats—such as not letting your knees go past your toes when lowering your hips, and lowering until your knees reach a 90-degree angle—can, in a sense, be a penalty in itself.
Talk about the biggest failure in my life.
Everyone wants to keep their embarrassing stories hidden.
That’s exactly why they’re perfect for a penalty game.
From cute childhood slip-ups to embarrassing blunders as adults, let’s take this chance to share them with everyone! However, only share what the person feels comfortable talking about.
Don’t force anyone to reveal something they really don’t want to.
Also, after listening, avoid teasing—ask what they learned from the experience or how it helped them grow.
That way, you can move on to the next game in a positive mood.
tell war stories
There are times when something feels like a badass story to you, but when you tell others, they’re unexpectedly put off, right? Many people call that kind of past their “dark history,” and few bring it up themselves.
But since this is a penalty game, let’s have them share that tale on purpose! It’ll hype up the room if they tell it with a “pretty awesome, huh?” attitude and exaggerate it theatrically.
If it really is a legendary feat, their stock will skyrocket; if it’s a dark history, then it solidly works as a penalty.
It’s a win-win idea.
Nose wasabi
It’s a punishment game where you stick wasabi up your nose.
Just imagining it makes your nose sting! Since you use store-bought wasabi in a tube, it doesn’t cost much.
You even see this punishment on TV shows.
It sounds like it would get people fired up at the office, too!
butt art
“Butt writing,” where you write letters using the movement of your hips, is a classic punishment game.
Let’s take it a step further and try drawing pictures instead.
Since pictures have more lines than letters, it’s best not to worry about keeping to a rhythm and instead focus intently on the movement of your hips.
If you do the version where people guess the picture just by watching the movement, everyone can enjoy seeing you wiggle with all your might.
If you do the version where a pen is set up to actually draw on paper on the wall, they can enjoy watching you concentrate on the motions.
It’s a punishment game you can have fun with even when the theme doesn’t come across at all.
Minority wins! The Minority Game
This is a game where the people who choose the minority—the less popular answer—win.
First, split into groups and set a prompt and two choices.
Since there are only two options, pick one based on your own thinking.
After choosing, hold a debate—i.e., a discussion—within your group about the prompt.
After the discussion, think again about which option to choose as your answer, then everyone reveals their choice at the same time.
If you picked the minority answer at that moment, you win; if you picked the majority answer, you lose.
10 party games that will liven up a drinking party
10 party games to liven up a drinking get-together can create a sense of unity across the whole venue and serve as a catalyst for conversation.
It’s best to start the games around the middle of the party, once the mood has warmed up.
Since alcohol can make it harder to think clearly, choose simple games with easy-to-understand rules.
Keep things moving at a good pace, minimizing downtime as you present each challenge.
It’s also a good idea to assign roles like someone to keep score of everyone’s points and someone to keep time.
