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 (41–50)
List five good things about the questioner!
Have the game’s winner list five good things about the person giving the punishment.
We rarely get the chance to tell colleagues, bosses, or juniors their good points directly.
Even if we think them, it’s pretty embarrassing to say them face-to-face.
But that’s exactly why it works as a punishment game! Use this penalty to honestly share how you feel.
It might be embarrassing for the speaker, but it’ll make the recipient happy and give both of you a great chance to get closer.
Think of your own catchphrase and introduce yourself.
How about coming up with your own catchphrase and introducing yourself with it? It would work as an embarrassing-style penalty game, and at the same time it could be a chance to get to know each other better.
If you try it, think up a catchphrase inspired by your distinctive traits, things you like, or your hobbies.
For laughs, it’s also fun to deliberately give yourself an overly grand catchphrase.
smelly spray
If you want to do a punishment game that everyone will hate, one option is to buy a stink spray.
There are many products sold as “stink spray,” but here we’re talking about the party-gag type—the kind that gives off a terrible odor when sprayed.
As for the smell, there are ones that mimic the odor of something that comes out of the human body, or the smell associated with getting sick.
Some can be pretty intense, so it might be a good idea to check reviews before buying.
Talk about my first love
Drinking parties and banquets where alcohol is involved can be fun because people often end up sharing honest feelings they normally wouldn’t.
Especially at company gatherings, you might discover a new side of someone you thought was always serious and only interested in work, and it could even bring you closer.
One topic that really livens up these parties is first love.
It’s a chance to hear about the love life of someone you’re curious about, and it’s also great for those who don’t usually talk about romance.
Let’s all get excited together with some nostalgic first-love stories.
I love you game
It’s a game where you whisper “I love you” to the person next to you with all your might, and if you can’t hold back your laughter, you lose.
Since it’s a game that makes everyone feel embarrassed, it could also work as a penalty game where only one person has to do it.
It’s especially embarrassing because you’re saying these words to friends you’d never tell “I love you” to in everyday conversation.
Pay attention to how you express the simple phrase “I love you,” including the way you say it and your facial expression when you say it.
Sing the school song with all your might
There’s also a punishment game where you have to sing your school anthem with full power.
If you’re a student, that means singing it more earnestly than anyone else when the anthem comes up.
Of course, you should always sing with all your heart, but it can feel a bit embarrassing, right? If you’re a working adult, you’ll likely be asked to belt out your alma mater’s anthem.
You might discover someone went to the same school and hit it off, or it could be a chance to reminisce about your student days.
Once a punishment game is set, start by brushing up on the school song.
Punishment Game Dice
This is an activity where you roll a die with various penalty games written on it to decide which one to perform.
It works well as a way to choose a penalty for the loser of a game, but it’s also fun to include items that let you avoid the penalty and make that the game itself.
Enjoy the excitement of not knowing which penalty will come up and the thrill of widely varying difficulty levels.
It also seems like a good way to spark conversation by having everyone bring penalty ideas they’d really rather avoid.