Get the office buzzing! A collection of recommended entertainment and performance ideas for year-end and New Year parties
Have you ever been asked, “Can someone take charge of the entertainment?” and found yourself looking down without thinking? If you know crowd-pleasing acts for the company year-end party, there’s nothing to fear! From nostalgic TV commercial quizzes and delightfully absurd dance bits to easy-to-copy comedy gags, there are plenty of surprisingly simple ideas that really get people going.
In this article, we’ll showcase lots of entertainment ideas that are easy to prepare and can instantly brighten the atmosphere.
You’re sure to find hints for creating moments where seniors and juniors can laugh together!
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A Hit at the Office! Recommended Entertainment and Performance Ideas for Year-End and New Year Parties (61–70)
Oshibori squeezing
It’s an old game, but it never stops being fun: the oshibori wringing game.
It’s a guaranteed hit—not only for people who are drinking, but even for those who aren’t! The rules are simple: take turns wringing a damp hand towel, and when no more water comes out, the game is over.
You might think only the strong have the advantage, but it’s not unusual for a slim woman to win—mysterious, isn’t it? You don’t need to prepare anything, so it’s a quick mini-activity you can start right away.
It’s perfect for that moment when the mood starts to quiet down!
Doburokku
Wouldn’t the comedy bit by the duo Doburock, who won the 2019 R-1 Grand Prix, be an absolute hit at parties? After all, their trademark is boldly belting out dirty jokes at full volume.
Try learning the acoustic guitar part by ear, practice those outstanding vocals, project your voice from the diaphragm, and sing it out loud without a hint of embarrassment!
imitation
Impressions and impersonations are a classic go-to for party entertainment.
Some people might shy away, thinking, “It’s such a clichéd act…,” but it always gets the crowd going! Mimicking celebrities or popular comedians works great, and doing anime character voices or singing in the style of artists really fires people up too.
Especially for anime voice impressions, there are tons of how-to videos on YouTube, so it might be a good idea to learn from those.
And if you absolutely can’t do vocal impressions, consider facial impressions or full-body impersonations instead!
Intro Quiz
How about an intro-guessing quiz that mixes songs from different eras so people of all ages can enjoy it? It seems there are software and apps for intro quizzes, so preparation is easy.
Of course, you can also collect and edit various audio sources to create original questions, and if you have members who can play instruments, they could perform as well.
Eva Dance
This is a dance set to the theme song of the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Since it’s a song everyone has heard, it should go over well.
Let’s aim not only for coolness but also incorporate some comedic moves.
The venue will be filled with smiles.
Contact juggling
Contact juggling is a performance where a transparent ball, like a crystal ball, is manipulated smoothly.
It features mesmerizing movements that make the ball appear to float in midair, along with techniques that roll it across the hands and arms, creating a striking impact on the audience.
With practice, even beginners can attempt the basic moves.
Showcasing it at year-end or New Year parties will let you present a cool performance and draw plenty of attention.
Using music during the act is another key point that heightens the atmosphere.
This routine, which blends ball-handling skill with showmanship, will captivate the venue with its impact and high level of polish.
Stocking Sumo
Two people face off one-on-one.
First, tie together the foot ends of two stockings, and each person wears the untied end over their head.
At the starting signal, both pull in opposite directions; the first person whose stocking comes off loses.
The distorted faces are the funny part, but don’t force anyone who doesn’t want to participate, especially women.
If possible, have someone higher up and better paid take on the challenge.