A fun, everyone-joins-in game that gets everyone excited!
Having a game that everyone can play together at year-end parties, welcome parties for new students, or wedding after-parties instantly livens up the atmosphere! In this article, we introduce fun games that everyone can join.
Starting with the classic bingo, we’ve gathered games that people of all ages and positions can enjoy together.
Many of them work not only for banquets but also as part of in-house recreation.
Since everyone plays with the same goal, natural bonds are sure to form! Use the games we introduce as a guide, and enjoy a great time with everyone.
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Get everyone hyped! Fun, all-inclusive games for everyone (1–10)
Smartphone speed-typing showdown
Typing text on a smartphone is something we all do every day without thinking.
Because it’s an action each person does individually, we don’t often get to see how others do it.
This is a simple game where you compete to see who can type fastest on their smartphone.
A prompt sentence is shown in front of you, and once you finish typing it, you send it as a message.
By having everyone post to the same group, you can easily check not just typing speed but also mistakes like typos and omissions.
It’s also fun to add rule variations, such as typing with both hands or with one hand.
Chorus Quick-Sing GameNEW!
This is the “Chorus Speed-Singing Game,” where you race to sing the chorus of the given song first! There are several songs, and the person who gives the most correct answers by the end wins.
Having broad music knowledge gives you an advantage, but singing the chorus instead of the intro is surprisingly tricky, and the moments of thinking “How did it go again?” add to the excitement.
Some people may feel shy about singing in front of others, but since only the chorus is sung in a buzzer-quiz style, everyone is sure to have fun.
Telepathy Game
A telepathy game where everyone tries to get on the same wavelength.
In this game, you hear a prompt, answer with something you associate from it, and the goal is for the entire team to match answers.
For example, if the prompt is “What filling do you think of for a rice ball (onigiri)?,” what would you say? Okaka (bonito flakes), pickled plum, kelp, tuna mayo, and so on… There are many options, but you try to guess the most standard answer—the one most people would give—and answer that.
You earn points equal to the number of people whose answers match.
Everyone can get hyped together! Fun games for all to join (11–20)
High & Low
It’s a simple game where you predict whether the number on the next flipped card will be higher or lower than your opponent’s card.
First, the dealer places a card from the deck on the table, and the other players declare whether the card they play from their own deck will be “high” or “low.” If they’re correct, they win the card on the table; if they’re wrong, the card they played is discarded.
In the end, players compete by the number of cards they’ve collected.
One appealing aspect is that you can add variations, such as special rules for certain numbers.
With the bluffing element of tracking which cards remain, it’s an easygoing game that can still get quite exciting.
Real Puzzle-Solving Game
It’s a game where you search for mysteries scattered across the field and unravel them in various ways.
If you set up a story and unfold puzzles that match the narrative, players can truly immerse themselves in the world, which also strengthens their approach to solving the puzzles.
A cooperative format where participants work together to solve the mysteries is recommended; that way, even those who aren’t confident in puzzle-solving can still fully enjoy the story.
How you build the world, place the puzzles, and combine these elements to create the flow are key points for energizing the experience.
Games of all ages and places
Also known as the Yamanote Line Game, “Kokon Tozai” is a classic party game that’s long been a staple wherever lots of people gather, like at banquets.
The rules are simple: take turns saying words that fit a given theme, such as “When you think of ___.” If you can’t come up with an answer smoothly in rhythm, or you repeat something that’s already been said, you’re out.
These days, you can even buy sets that include cards with prompts, but of course you can play without any cards.
If you’re with coworkers or friends who share the same interests, you can even enjoy coming up with your own themes, like “workplace clichés” or “names of idol group members.”
Pedometer Shaking Showdown
Counting steps in daily life is a feature built into smartphones, and many people pay attention to it for their health.
This is a game that uses that step-counting function to compete on how fast you can move your body.
The rules are simple: attach a pedometer or smartphone with a step-counting function to your body, and when the start signal is given, move it as vigorously as you can.
Depending on the time limit, not only quickness but also the stamina to keep moving will be tested.
It’s also fun to tweak the rules—for example, holding it in your hand to move it, or strapping it to your foot.