Ranking of Popular Party Game Ideas
Based on feedback from our readers so far, we researched popular themes and gathered easy, casual games that seem especially suitable for lighthearted party atmospheres.
There may be people at your company who always look busy and are hard to approach, or those with whom you’ve only ever discussed work.
That person who’s usually serious about their job, and this person, too…
These are party games that everyone can enjoy together and really liven things up—even with people you don’t usually interact with much.
In this article, we’ll introduce them in a ranking format.
Enjoy!
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Ranking of Popular Party Game Ideas (91–100)
bare face reveal91rank/position
Makeup methods and preferences vary from person to person, and some people only ever show themselves with makeup on.
This is a simple punishment game that seems especially burdensome for those who never reveal anything but their made-up face: showing their bare, no-makeup face.
Whether you go from a fully made-up look to bare face, or show the process from bare face to full makeup, the type of embarrassment will likely feel different.
Since some people might really hate this, it could be better to set a minimum acceptable level and have them share within that boundary.
Lavinute to the Future Game92rank/position
This is a rhythm game introduced by Hiroyuki Yagosima of the comedy duo 2700 on TV Tokyo’s “Zakkuri High Touch.” It’s a game that seems especially fun with a large group.
When the person controlling the overall rhythm says, “Lovin’ you to the future,” the chosen person responds, “Slowly.” When the rhythm leader says, “Lovin’ you to the fashion,” the chosen person responds, “Action.” You keep repeating this.
Tongue Twister Showdown93rank/position
When it comes to games that get everyone excited without using any props, tongue-twister battles are a classic.
Gather a variety of fun tongue twisters and face off.
You can present one prompt at a time and decide rankings each round, or set multiple prompts with different difficulty levels and see who lasts the longest.
It’s a good idea to write the prompts on a whiteboard.
Since tongue twisters are tough at first glance, consider adding practice time and other tweaks so everyone can enjoy the game.
chugging carbonated drink94rank/position
Haven’t you often seen chugging carbonated drinks on TV for punishments or challenge games at one point? Carbonated drinks are tasty in moderation, but as you know, chugging them is uncomfortable and pretty unreasonable.
I used to see Q-Taro from Hiking Walking do cola chugging as part of his routine, but just watching that makes you feel a little uncomfortable, doesn’t it? (lol) Apparently, even among carbonated drinks, some are easier or harder to chug, so why not pick one that seems easier to drink and give it a try?
Bamboo Shoot Gnocchi95rank/position
Takenoko Nyokki is a game that gets harder the more people you have.
Participants sit in a circle and put their hands together as if saying grace.
When the game starts, players take turns, at their own timing, raising both hands above their heads and calling out “1 nyokki, 2 nyokki,” and so on.
If your call overlaps with someone else’s, you’re out, and if you’re the last one remaining, you’re also out.
You have to watch how the others play and aim for the perfect moment to make your move.
drink a bad-tasting drink96rank/position
Let’s try a drink with a mysterious flavor that seems like it was invented just for punishment games, spreading an odd taste throughout your mouth.
The farther the flavor is from something you’d normally “drink,” like “natto flavor” or “salted-fermented seafood flavor,” the stronger the sense of discomfort you get just from the packaging, right? The fact that you can’t even imagine the taste is a big part of the appeal, so it seems easiest to quickly decide who has to drink it with a simple game like a roulette.
It’s also fun to have the person attempt a food-report style review, not just expressing “gross” with their whole body, but actually describing what it tastes like to everyone.
If they fail to convey the flavor, make them take another sip—raise the stakes and hype it up even more.
Mansion Game97rank/position
Let me introduce a rhythm-based apartment game.
There is a five-story apartment building, and the person who first reaches the 5th floor loses.
Assign room numbers to players one by one.
For example, rooms on the first floor are numbered 101, 102, 103, and so on.
Once the game starts, say your own room number, then call out the room number of the next person.
Keep the game moving at a steady tempo with hand claps and a time limit.
If someone is called but fails to respond in time, their room number advances to the next floor—201, 202, 203, etc.
The person who ends up reaching the 5th floor loses.
It’s a thrilling apartment game—let’s keep our focus and play with good rhythm.
Russian roulette98rank/position
Is the dud a super-spicy chili pepper? Let’s bond over Russian roulette! Here’s a simple idea using the chocolate eggs you can find in the snack aisles of supermarkets and convenience stores.
Split the chocolate eggs in half, place marshmallows or gummies inside, and stick them back together.
Using the bottom of a warmed pot makes it easy to seal them.
Peanut butter or prunes can be fun fillings, too.
For the “losers,” add pickled plum—and for the ultimate dud, a fiery hot chili pepper! Finally, place the chocolate eggs into an empty egg carton and you’re done.
No matter what you get, it’s sure to liven things up—perfect as a welcome-party activity.
improv impersonation99rank/position
Impressions are a classic punishment-game staple, right? But you might feel they’re a bit too cliché.
So why not try “improv impressions”? In this version, you keep doing impressions to match prompts that are thrown at you one after another.
Call out anything that comes to mind—celebrities, acquaintances, anime characters, and so on.
It gets more exciting if the prompts are just a little hard to imitate.
Keep the idea of “over-the-top requests” in mind when you come up with the prompts.
pie in the face100rank/position
A face pie is a punishment game you often see on variety shows and YouTube, though many women have probably never had it done to them.
Since cream made specifically for face pies is sold for punishment games, go ahead and secretly buy some.
She might really get mad if you do it on a day when she’s perfectly done her makeup and hair, but try it while also looking forward to seeing how she reacts.
Be careful not to dirty her clothes or the room when you give it a try.
