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 hype up company drinking parties and banquets (31–40)
one-shot gag
The truth is, most people have one or two party tricks.
They range from absolutely hilarious to ones that make you tilt your head and wonder, “Is that really a party trick?” How about using those as a fun forfeit at the office? You might witness some unexpected talents.
Catching a live blade with bare hands
It’s a game with a punishment-game element added: seeing whether you can successfully catch a stick being swung down toward you.
Because you don’t know when it’ll come, each person’s reflexes are tested, and if you fail, the simple result is getting tapped on the head.
To make it work as a punishment game, you need tricks that make the stick harder to catch; let’s think about ways to break their concentration.
For example, you can ask casual questions to make them think and then swing through while they’re distracted, or use feints to lure them into letting their guard down—both are recommended approaches.
Double Dutch on an acupressure mat
The more physical issues you have, the more painful foot reflexology tends to feel, and it can be a good opportunity to think about your condition.
In this challenge, you’ll try doing double under jumps while standing on a reflexology mat, so the impact makes the pain more noticeable.
First, it’s recommended to simply stand on the mat and check which areas hurt.
Then, keeping those spots in mind, attempt the double unders.
Because the mat has a uniquely bumpy surface, losing your balance could lead to injury, so proceed carefully and pay attention to the pain.
Change hairstyle
So the idea is to change the hairstyle of the person receiving the penalty and have them keep that style for a specified period, right? Depending on the length, it can be hard to play around with their natural hair, so I recommend incorporating wigs to reduce the strain on their hair.
Use not only magazines but also manga for reference, and create a more unique hairstyle—one they’d hate to have on their own head.
A high-ponytail or other high-positioned style doesn’t just affect appearance; it also makes movement harder, so you’re likely to get even more uncomfortable expressions from them.
Improvised Cooking Parody Song Battle
It’s a game where you improvise parody lyrics with a cooking theme.
The song itself is preselected, but the featured dish is random, so your ability to vividly imagine the food is put to the test.
Since you have to come up with lyrics on the spot and perform them, it’s a high-difficulty format—making it fun to lean into the embarrassment when the words don’t come together as a kind of forfeit.
Some people might nail concise lyrics that really convey the dish’s appeal, so it’s a good chance to size up everyone’s creative flair.
You can also combine it with rules like “if you laugh, you get a penalty” to boost the overall excitement.
Punishment games that liven up company drinking parties and banquets (41–50)
Punishment Game Roulette
How about livening up the party with a punishment-game roulette? The rules are simple: spin the wheel and do whatever it lands on.
From performing a quick gag to sharing a surprising story, there are plenty of options everyone can enjoy! If prep feels like a hassle, checking out apps or videos for ideas is also recommended.
First post on Twitter
These days, everyone uses social media, and Twitter is especially popular.
So how about making your company’s punishment game be to reveal your very first tweet? Looking back now, it might be pretty embarrassing!