Easy, crowd-pleasing one-shot gags recommended for new employees. Fun routines that get everyone hyped.
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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Easy, crowd-pleasing one-shot gags recommended for new employees. Hype-boosting bits (41–50)
papercutting
Here’s an introduction to “kamigiri,” a performance you can do with just paper and scissors.
This is truly a skill-based art, so it takes practice, but if you can perform it, it’s sure to make you stand out at any party.
Simply put, you present improvised paper-cut art while talking.
What you say is up to you, but it’s good to touch on the theme—what you’re expressing.
Watching hands move decisively without any preliminary sketch makes you excited, wondering what it will become.
Once you’ve chosen a theme, start by drawing a rough outline at first and practice so you can cut smoothly.
Group photo impersonation
Group photo impersonations are a quick comedy bit where you amusingly mimic specific scenes or people’s poses.
Using memorable photos taken at company trips or welcome parties as material makes it friendly and easy for everyone to enjoy.
The more accurately you recreate them, the bigger the laughs—and you’ll naturally draw attention.
Recreating familiar poses by department can spark conversation and let new employees showcase their fresh presence.
Showing off poses that play to your strengths—like a perfect “cool face” or a silly face—can instantly energize the office atmosphere, creating both fun and a sense of unity with a single gag.
prop comedy
Haven’t you seen it on TV comedy shows? You line up various objects on a table and use them to create a story—it’s no exaggeration to say you build a world on the spot—known as “mono-boke” (prop-based gags).
It’s a high-level one-shot act that really tests your comedic sense, but it’s easy to try and highly recommended as a performance.
How about giving it a go using things in the classroom—balls, cleaning tools, or everyone’s own stationery? Even if you’re not confident, an off-the-cuff attempt might turn into a legendary hit!
Call
If you’re looking for a surefire party trick to get everyone hyped, how about doing a “call”? You sing a song everyone knows, add claps and call-and-response shouts, and encourage people to keep the drinks flowing.
At a party with lots of drink lovers, it’s a fun way to enjoy the booze, and the fact that everyone can sing along is a big plus.
Many banquet venues have karaoke available, so keep that in mind.
This idea uses Masahiko Kondo’s “Gingiragin ni Sarigenaku,” but choosing a song that fits the group’s generation will make it even more popular.
riddle
If you’re confident in your quick thinking, “nazokake” riddles are also great as a one-shot performance.
In nazokake, you come up with a clever answer that shares a common trait with the given prompt.
With practice, you’ll internalize the approach and be able to do it improvisationally.
Try practicing by using things you see during your commute as prompts or by asking your family to give you topics.
toast speech
Let’s get everyone involved, lead a toast chant, and liven up the party! The hallmark of this style is that everyone repeats the leader’s words.
The content can be tailored to the occasion, but having people repeat the phrases helps unify everyone’s hearts and gets them in the mood to enjoy the event! The trick is to include lines that are just a little embarrassing to say out loud—that’s what makes it fun.
A toast chant is usually done at the beginning, but it can also be used mid-party as a quick performance to re-energize the room—highly recommended!
Impersonation of Fuwa-chan
Impressions of the hugely popular YouTuber Fuwa-chan are recommended for new hires and younger employees! Starting with the phrase “Ohapiyo~” and delivering an energetic, high-tension vibe feels youthful and brightens the atmosphere, so it should go over well with senior colleagues too.
Just keep in mind that Fuwa-chan is known for her casual, slangy way of speaking, so it’s best to gauge the room’s reaction as you perform.
