A sure-hit party trick to fire up the company crowd for new hires [2026]
Isn’t it common for new employees to be asked to do a quick party trick at company drinking parties and the like? Your heart probably races every time you attend, wondering when it’ll be your turn.
Even if you want to prepare something in advance, you might worry, “What if it doesn’t land?” In this article, we’ll introduce some classic one-shot party tricks.
We’ve picked a wide range—from timely comedy bits to sure-fire, crowd-pleasing standards.
If you’re unsure what to do, please use this as a reference!
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One-Hit Gags That Will Hype Up the Company for New Hires [2026] (11–20)
pantomime
Pantomime makes it look as if you’re manipulating invisible walls, boxes, or objects.
It’s characterized by performances that spark the audience’s imagination through expressive hand and body movements.
Showing actions like pushing against a wall or pulling a rope captures attention.
Because it’s visually clear and requires no words, it’s appealing as something people from different roles or departments can enjoy together.
It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for icebreakers or entertainment.
To practice, it’s best to keep your feet steady and choose fixed points to anchor your movements.
OL things everyone relates to
If you’re an office lady, you’ve probably experienced the situations in Rei Maruyama’s skits.
They range from laugh-out-loud bits to slightly dark humor, but they’re packed with moments that make you want to shout, “So true!” If you throw yourself into the performance without embarrassment like Rei Maruyama does, it’s guaranteed to be a hit! And if you work in a female-dominated office, it might resonate even more.
Flash Anzan
Flash mental arithmetic, where you instantly add numbers that appear one after another.
It demands speed and accuracy, and because it lets you showcase your mental math skills, it easily draws attention.
If you perform it at a drinking party, for example, you can leave the impression that you’re good at calculations and strong with numbers.
In workplaces with many number-related tasks, you might even earn admiration.
Holding battles or tournaments among multiple new employees would also be a hit.
It highlights quick thinking and is a perfect one-shot performance to convey a fresh presence unique to new hires.
voice imitation
New employees, how about trying voice impressions? Just mimicking the voices of anime characters or celebrities is sure to liven up the room.
For example, how about energetically delivering Anpanman’s line, “Genki 100 bai, Anpanman!” in a bright, high tone? It could also be fun to challenge Nyan-chu’s distinctive raspy voice.
Simply adding “nya” to the end of your sentences is sure to get some laughs.
With practice, you’ll gain confidence, and you might even shine at events or in games.
You can learn on YouTube and the like, so definitely give it a try!
Freestyle Football
This is an advanced development of soccer juggling techniques, and by syncing with music it also becomes part of a dance performance.
Impressive ball control and beats excite the audience, but prior soccer experience isn’t necessarily required.
Whether you’re into sports, looking for a new challenge, or wanting to express yourself, taking on freestyle football for your own purpose may help you discover an unknown side of yourself.
That’s exactly why you should give it a try.
Neo Shibuya-kei flashy comedian duo EXIT
This is a signature routine by the comedy duo EXIT: a Neo-Shibuya-style manzai that unfolds in a flashy, party-people tone.
They may look super flashy, but their material is actually very solid, and just imitating it is sure to hype up the crowd.
If you also style yourselves like the two members of EXIT—looking like flashy Shibuya guys—it’ll be even funnier.
Relatable things about working adults
How about holding a “Working Adults Relatable Moments” contest as the highlight of the party? It’s a mini event where people share things like “Mysteries of the Company” or “Salesperson Stereotypes.” For example: “I can’t get up in the morning, so I set five alarms,” “My voice pitch changes when I answer the phone,” “‘We’ll take it back to the company’ means ‘No,’” and “‘I just left’ actually means ‘I’m about to leave now.’ Let’s collect those “So true!” moments everyone can’t help but relate to.
And don’t forget a prize for the biggest crowd-pleaser.
ventriloquism
Ventriloquism, where you produce a voice without moving your mouth so it looks like a puppet is talking.
Using puppets or plush toys adds a friendly touch and can make your boss and colleagues laugh.
It requires vocal technique, but mixing in humor to create a conversation makes it easy to liven things up.
If you perform it at the office, parodying interactions with your boss and coworkers can help create a relaxed atmosphere.
This act showcases your communication skills and is recommended for situations where new employees want to make a bright, positive impression.
manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)
How about doing a manzai comedy routine? Imitating professional material is great, and mixing in everyday “relatable” stories makes it feel more familiar and helps spark laughter.
Team up with a friend or colleague, brainstorm ideas, and practice together—it can also improve your communication skills.
By practicing with an awareness of line pacing and the timing of punchlines, you’ll polish your craft and generate more laughs.
If you’re performing at a drinking party or a get-together, taking audience suggestions could be fun too.
Give it a try as a one-shot crowd-pleaser and grab everyone’s attention!
Coin Passing Through the Hand
If you want a one-shot performance with visual impact, I recommend magic tricks.
These days, lots of magic-reveal videos are available on YouTube, making it easier to practice.
Coin magic, in particular, is great because you can perform it as long as you have some coins.
It’ll be even more exciting if you borrow the coins from someone in the audience!