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.
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Get the Crowd Going at Work! A Collection of Entertainment & Performance Ideas Recommended for Year-End and New Year Parties (51–60)
Nostalgic Commercial Quiz
The Nostalgic Commercial Quiz is a game-style activity that uses old commercial jingles and catchphrases as its theme.
The more moments that make participants think, “I remember this!” the more exciting it gets.
It’s recommended to pick famous products and memorable melodies, play the intro, and have people guess the song title or company name.
The key is to prepare sets that resonate with different generations.
Colleagues and senior staff alike—people across a wide age range—can enjoy it.
A quiz that shares laughs and nostalgia also sparks reminiscence, making it a great catalyst for lively conversation.
Sandwichman’s comedy sketch
How about perfectly copying a sketch by the comedy duo Sandwichman? Their sketches—video ones too—have easy-to-understand setups, so they’re easy to memorize and highly recommended.
And make sure to nail the line, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
Shin Takarajima Dance
Sakanaction’s song “Shin Takara-jima” is loved by a wide range of generations for its light, upbeat rhythm and memorable choreography.
It features simple moves and sharp steps, and its appeal lies in how even beginners can improve the quality with practice.
When performing it as entertainment, having the whole group dance in sync enables a unique presentation.
The nostalgic, electro sound will instantly brighten the atmosphere.
Coordinating costumes or adding deadpan facial expressions to the dance also creates visual impact.
It’s a perfect performance piece for sharing a sense of togetherness while engaging the audience.
line dance
A performance where dancers line up in a single row and dance together—line dancing.
The more perfectly the timing matches, the more exciting it becomes.
Practice well and show it off.
The more people you have, the flashier it looks, so we recommend gathering as many participants as possible.
Perfect Match Game
We split into two teams and have fun.
For example, you ask about the price of a newly purchased car, and you keep adding up the numbers you hear; the team whose total lands exactly on the predetermined number wins.
It’s a party-style game that everyone can enjoy together.
belly dance
When I was a kid, I used to wonder, “What on earth is this…?” about people dancing with faces drawn on their bellies, but as an adult I can’t help finding belly dancing hilarious.
You can crank up some catchy pop tunes and dance away, or go for something mellow like the Yasugibushi—it’s great either way.
It helps to plant a hype squad in advance.
Getting into body painting and drawing a super realistic human face would probably kill, too.
And drawing a likeness of a senior colleague or the company president is a surefire hit!
A face when [someone is] ○○ / The face you make when ○○
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One person acts as the host: the host gives a theme, makes a facial expression to match the theme, and it’s guaranteed to be a hit—these are seriously funny bits that are sure to land.
Indeed, once you get hooked, it’s so entertaining it can be addictive.
How about using this as a skit for a year-end party?
Swat-and-Helmet Rock-Paper-Scissors
How about livening up your party with “Tatatte Kabutte Jankenpon,” a game anyone can enjoy regardless of age? The rules are simple: first, play rock–paper–scissors.
The winner tries to hit the loser on the head with a toy hammer, while the loser puts on a helmet to protect their head.
If the helmet doesn’t make it on in time and the head gets hit, they’re out.
If the hit is blocked, then even the rock–paper–scissors winner doesn’t score a win.
It’s a game long loved on variety shows, and if all participants play seriously, it will bring even more laughter and excitement to the venue.
If you’re unsure what game to play, give this one a try.
Yasumura, Always Cheerful
Mr.
Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura, who broke out with the phrase “Don’t worry, I’m wearing!” became a hot topic when he became the first Japanese performer to reach the finals on Britain’s Got Talent.
He does various movements and poses so that his underwear isn’t visible, creating poses that at first glance look startlingly like full nudity.
Of course, you can do it in Japanese, but it’s also recommended to say the English phrase to clearly tell people you’re wearing underwear—“Don’t worry.
I’m wearing.”—and then have the audience call out “Pants!” afterward.
It’s easy to understand and gets quick laughs, so give it a try!
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It’s a surefire routine known for its unique muscle-themed gags and call-and-response chants that can get laughs in any setting.
Phrases anyone can imitate, like “Power!” and “Muscle Roulette,” capture the audience’s attention.
When performing this bit as entertainment, the key is to keep it upbeat and in rhythm.
Wearing a tank top as a costume and working in some muscle poses will make it feel more authentic and hype up the crowd.
Get the audience involved—have them strike poses with you and join in the chants—and you’ll create laughter that brings everyone together.