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)
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!
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!
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.
Magic trick: Calculator magic
It’s a quick trick that anyone can do as long as they have a calculator.
The fact that all you need is a calculator makes it extra convenient.
As long as you accurately memorize the steps so you can perform them smoothly, you don’t need any special dexterity or preparation.
Simple as it is, it’s the kind of one-shot act that will amaze everyone.
One-Hit Gags to Liven Up the Company for New Hires [2026] (21–30)
A one-shot gag using a trendy topic
When it comes to go-to one-shot gags, imitating whatever’s trending is the classic choice.
You don’t have to overthink it—just mimic it and you’re good to go, so anyone can give it a try.
However, if you pick something that doesn’t suit your character at all or you act shy about it halfway through, it’ll be a disaster.
So be careful when choosing your material.