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 party tricks that will get laughs at companies, recommended for new employees [2026] (41–50)
Draw a portrait
A quick-draw illustration act is pretty rare, so it could really liven things up.
All you need is paper and a pen, so it’s easy to prepare.
You could try speed painting, or use this video as a reference to practice drawing portraits.
If you draw caricatures of your coworkers, the people you draw will be happy, and the drawings can double as gifts.
Party Tricks That Will Liven Up the Office for New Hires [2026] (51–60)
Improv comedy (quick-witted joke battle)
TV shows featuring ogiri (improv joke contests) like Junior Chihara’s “Zaou” and Hitoshi Matsumoto’s “IPPON Grand Prix” are hugely popular.
You also often see ogiri competitions being held on X and TikTok.
So how about hosting a live improv ogiri event and having people watch it? Of course, it wouldn’t be a regular ogiri—let’s focus it specifically on working adults and companies.
Example prompts could be: “This company would go under right away—what kind of company is it?” or “This is the kind of boss I’d hate—what kind of boss?” Make it exciting while keeping things just on the edge without making people uncomfortable!
card boomerang
It’s a party trick where you throw a playing card like a boomerang.
The setup is simple, but you’ll need practice to nail it! It’s tough, but once you can do it, it looks really cool—highly recommended! Send the card flying and catch it at will.
If you ramp up the difficulty—like catching it behind your back or between your legs—you’ll really surprise your audience.
It’s sure to be a hit, so give it some practice!
It’s Saito-san, you know.
Trendy Angel, who won the M-1 Grand Prix in 2015, has since become a familiar face on TV.
Their catchphrase “I’m Saito, you know” is delivered with a stance that seems to say, “Who do you think you’re talking to?” The trick is to say it in a slightly nice voice with a bit of a pause.
How about perfectly copying one of Trendy Angel’s routines, or swapping parts of it for inside jokes among your group? And of course, you can change “Saito” to your own last name and give it a try!
balloon art
Balloon art is a fun performance that uses balloons to create a variety of shapes.
The possibilities for forms and designs are endless, making it enjoyable for everyone from beginners to seasoned veterans.
Twisting balloons into cute animals and flowers has a magic-like charm, and the sense of accomplishment when a piece is finished is exceptional.
If you keep at it for a year, your skills will improve dramatically, and even first-timers will be able to create unique works.
Balloon art combines not only humorous one-liners but also artistic expression—why not give it a try?
Finger dance
Some of you may have seen it go viral on video-based social media like TikTok: finger dancing.
Instead of using your whole body, it’s a performance where you dance with just your hands to the music.
One reason finger dancing is recommended is that you can perform it in a small space.
At a drinking party, you can even show it off right from your seat.
You can just play the music from your smartphone, too.
You can practice at home, so it’s super easy to get into.
There are plenty of beginner-friendly lesson videos on YouTube and other platforms, so give them a try!
Glam makeup on male employees
How about a quick comedic act where the women put makeup on the men? Since men are usually bare-faced, the act of getting made up itself feels fresh, and watching their faces transform is quite entertaining.
It could be fun to do a neat, natural look and a flashy, gyaru-style look and compare the two.
You could also have several guys made up and hold a cross-dressing contest.