A party forfeit that gets everyone hyped
Games are a staple of any party, whether it’s a birthday party or a Halloween party! But rather than just deciding winners and losers, things get even more exciting when there’s a penalty game for the loser.
In this article, we’ll introduce penalty game ideas that will take your party to the next level.
From classic ones you often see on TV to options that might reveal an embarrassing side of yourself, we’ve gathered a variety of punishments.
Be careful not to go overboard or force anyone, and enjoy them as one element to liven up your games!
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Punishment games that hype up the party (21–30)
What’s inside the box?
A game where you guess what’s inside the box using only your sense of touch—‘What’s in the Box?’ Since it’s a penalty game, why not make the contents pretty tough? Seafood, for example, can feel quite intense to the touch.
Even stuffed animals can surprise everyone—depending on the material, people might mistake them for real animals!
air guitar
For people who regularly perform in front of others, this might be an easy penalty game.
But for those who aren’t comfortable being on stage, this air guitar challenge could be pretty tough.
Popularized in Japan thanks to Daichi from the comedy duo Dainoji, air guitar doesn’t depend on whether you can actually play an instrument.
You don’t use a real instrument—you just move as if you’re playing the guitar! The key is how cool—and sometimes how funny—you can become a guitarist in time with the music.
Even if you feel shy, the best tip is to have fun with it!
Introduce yourself using baby talk.
It’s a punishment game where you introduce yourself using baby talk.
What’s baby talk? It’s like saying things such as “I’m ___-deshu” or “I’m ___-dechu~.” For example, speaking like Tara-chan or Ikura-chan from Sazae-san.
It’s embarrassing, but let’s power through it with enthusiasm!
rubber band snap
Even if you’ve never done it, you’ve seen it, right? The rubber-band snap.
You stretch a long rubber band out smoothly and then let go at just the right moment—snap!—right on the face.
If the band is too thick it can really hurt, so keep that in mind.
The suspense right before it’s released is the thrill.
End with ‘wan’ or ‘nyaa’.
It’s a game where you add “wan” or “nyaa” to the ends of your sentences.
I think it’s good to set a time limit, like 30 minutes.
It’s cute when women add it to their sentences, but it’s a little embarrassing, isn’t it? I’m sure men will get excited by that contrast.
rubber band to the face
When it comes to party forfeits to liven things up, how about the “Rubber Band Face” game? It’s a simple yet hilarious game where you use rubber bands to comically reshape your face.
Just be careful not to put them around your neck or jaw.
Watching faces gradually transform is guaranteed to make everyone burst out laughing! It’s a game where everyone can feel a little embarrassed together while creating fun memories.
Keep safety in mind and take your party’s energy to the next level!
ridiculously stinky air cannon
The air cannon became widely known thanks to science producer Denjiro Yonemura.
It’s a device where you put air into a box with a round hole and tap both sides of the hole to force the air out.
This penalty game involves replacing the air packed inside the box with something extremely smelly.
Any odor will do, as long as it stinks! To avoid the smell reaching people who aren’t taking the penalty, gather only the participants in one spot and fire the air cannon toward them.
Express my gratitude to my parents in front of everyone
Wouldn’t this make a lovely penalty game? Do you usually express your gratitude to your dad or mom? It’s pretty embarrassing and hard to say, right? The idea is to call them and say it in front of everyone.
It’s embarrassing, but sometimes it’s important to be bold and tell them how you feel!
princess carry
Princess carry—this takes a bit of strength, doesn’t it? A woman princess-carrying a man might be a little difficult.
But two men with a size difference, like a slender guy princess-carrying a stocky guy—that would get everyone hyped!
Balloon explosion
When it comes to party penalty games to hype things up, the balloon explosion game is a top recommendation! You inflate a balloon, set a timer, and try to predict when it will pop—it’s a real thrill.
It’s easy to set up and reasonably priced at around 2,000 yen.
Since it comes with multiple balloons, you can enjoy it over and over.
There are plenty of variations available, so choose one that matches your party vibe.
Just be sure to prioritize safety: read the instructions carefully and enjoy your time safely.
Get everyone’s hearts pounding and excitement soaring, and take your party to the next level!