Party tricks that are sure to liven up a company party
Many of you have probably been asked to perform a party trick at company year-end or New Year gatherings.
It’s hard to know what to do for a party trick, and worrying about not getting laughs can make it even harder to decide.
In this article, we introduce recommended party tricks that will liven up company events.
We’ve gathered a variety of ideas, from simple ones you can do right away to more serious acts that require a bit of practice.
If you find something that makes you think, “I could do this,” or “I want to try that,” give it a go!
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Recommended party tricks that will liven up a company banquet (11–20)
Layering Challenge
How many layers people wear in their everyday outfits varies from person to person, and some might find themselves puffing up from layering during the cold season.
This challenge intentionally pushes layering to the point where the body looks bulky—how many layers can you put on? The difficulty changes depending on whether the item is an inner or an outer layer, so it might be best to set limits on the number of layers based on thickness.
Let’s see what it looks like when you wear more layers than you normally would in daily life, and enjoy the sight—including how constricted it might appear.
Improvised nickname giving
This act became famous when Hiroiki Ariyoshi and model Karen Takizawa gave people impromptu nicknames.
If you master it and can deliver something stylish and witty, it could really liven things up.
Of course, one wrong move could spell trouble, but since it relies purely on verbal skill, it’s worth a try if you’re talkative or have a rich vocabulary.
Sharpen your sensibilities before the day and give it a shot!
Open a bottle of beer with disposable chopsticks.
This is a party trick for popping the cap off a bottled beer with disposable chopsticks when you’ve ordered beer by the bottle but don’t have a bottle opener.
While the staff is about to fetch one, use what’s on hand to remove the cap quickly and show off your cool.
Insert a chopstick between the cap and your hand holding the neck near the cap, then lift the chopstick hooked under the cap to pry it off using leverage.
It does require some force, and the cap may fly off, so it’s best to be mindful of your surroundings when you try it.
Sharing common workplace jokes
Exposé-style jokes and inside jokes always land well.
So how about sharing some office “relatable moments”? If your audience also works at a company, there will be plenty they can relate to.
It might even help to survey colleagues and seniors beforehand to gather material.
For example: “The assistant manager pushes Plan A, the manager pushes Plan B—who should I side with?”, “Working three days of overtime to make No-Overtime Day happen,” “Complaining that meetings are too long, which only makes them even longer,” and so on—there’s no end to these easy-to-find office clichés.
Mix in a few impressions of your boss and keep the pacing snappy!
Ogiri (Japanese improv-style comedy wordplay game)
Ōgiri is a performance where you come up with laugh-inducing answers to a given prompt, a classic form of entertainment in yose theaters and on TV shows.
Let’s take on the challenge of ōgiri and show off our individual minds and sharp creativity.
The quickness with which you think of answers is also key to demonstrating your ōgiri skills, so make a habit of deepening your interest in words day to day.
Keep your answers as short as possible, and at times aim not only for relatability but also for ideas that surpass everyone’s expectations.
Drink cola without burping
It’s that bit by Q-Taro from the comedy duo Hiking Walking—the one where he chugs a cola and tries to keep talking without burping.
First, chug a 500 ml bottle of cola.
Then take on a challenge that forces you to talk for a while, like “Can I go all the way around the Yamanote Line station names without burping?” It doesn’t have to be the Yamanote Line—listing familiar things or the names of people present would also hype things up.
Whether you can’t finish the cola or you burp right away, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser either way.
Rubik’s Cube
When it comes to party tricks, the Rubik’s Cube might seem low-key at first, but it actually has the potential to generate a huge buzz.
Especially if you solve it at lightning speed, you’re guaranteed to astonish everyone around you.
With practice, you can turn it into a delightful performance that entertains the crowd.
It’s that mysterious little cube almost everyone has handled at least once.
As an unexpectedly impactful party act, it’s sure to electrify the room.
Pi recitation presentation
Some of you may remember learning it partway as a child.
Memorizing pi in full is tough, but there seem to be some handy tricks, so if you’d like to show off this party trick, be sure to check those out.
Since pi is something every generation knows, it’s a great recommendation for a party performance.
Group gymnastics
Many people tried group gymnastics back in their school days, and it actually gets surprisingly lively as a party performance too.
It’s sure to bring back memories and put smiles on faces! Just be careful about safety—getting injured would ruin everything.
Start with simple poses and gradually move to more difficult ones.
The sense of achievement when you succeed is amazing, and it also strengthens the bond with the friends you’re doing it with.
It’s bound to become a great memory.
Give it a try!
Illusion Dance
If you can gather enough people, have time to practice, and the venue is reasonably spacious, how about an optical-illusion dance? It includes artistic elements and is a crowd-pleaser that makes viewers’ reactions fun to watch.
It’s also impressive when filmed on video, not just performed live at parties or as entertainment.