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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Popular Party Game Ideas Ranking (71–80)
Impersonation78rank/position
Impersonations that focus on observing and reproducing people’s words and actions can reveal how interested you are in others.
Not only do you have to carefully watch their mannerisms, but your ability to recreate them is also tested, which can feel a bit embarrassing.
For people who are good at impressions, it won’t feel like a punishment game, so instead of letting them choose their own material, it’s best to assign a theme that seems difficult.
Another advantage is that you can draw from a wide range of categories—famous figures everyone knows or people close to you.
Stocking Sumo79rank/position
Maybe you don’t even need any prep for this one? If you’ve got pantyhose, you can play a party game called “Pantyhose Sumo.” For Pantyhose Sumo, prepare two pairs of pantyhose, tie the feet together to connect them, then each player puts their head through the waistband of one pair and you both pull against each other.
The person whose pantyhose come off their head first loses.
Your face inevitably gets funny while you’re tugging, so the room is guaranteed to erupt in laughter.
It’s a bit tough for women to play, so it’s recommended for men who don’t mind putting their bodies on the line!
I love you—always and forever.80rank/position
There’s also a punishment-game line that’ll make you blush: “I love you—forever, okay?” The key is that it’s not “I’ll always love you.” Starting with “I love you?” as if asking a question gives it a slightly unreal, scripted feel, and following it with the inverted “—forever, okay?” puts extra emphasis on the first part.
For delivery, try lowering your tone on the final “you” to add intonation, and draw out “forever” a bit.
And of course, don’t forget to put feeling into it.
You can say it cheerfully, or whisper it softly—both work.
Ranking of popular party game ideas (81–90)
blow a kiss81rank/position
If you’re looking for an easy dare, how about a blown kiss? It’s over in an instant, and if you just do it without getting embarrassed, it’s no big deal! That said, it might be a slightly higher hurdle for men—guys blowing kisses aren’t something you see very often… Still, the embarrassment only lasts a moment.
If you lose, accept it gracefully and send a cute blown kiss with a wink! Saying “I like you” before blowing the kiss is also recommended!
Sing the school song82rank/position
Each school has its own school song, right? The lyrics and melodies vary, but they all serve the same role of symbolizing the school.
If you’ve spent time as a student, you’ve probably sung it at least once.
This time, here’s a suggestion: make the school song a punishment game! It’ll reveal a glimpse of your youthful days, and for those who aren’t comfortable singing in front of others, it’s quite a high hurdle.
But once you start singing, various memories may come flooding back—and who knows, you might even find someone who went to the same school.
First Impressions Game83rank/position
First impressions are something we can’t help but care about.
It’s fun to find out how others see you, and it’s interesting to share how everyone comes across to others.
At first, it’s best to go with gentle topics that won’t hurt anyone, like “Who seems the most trend-savvy?” or “Who looks like they’re most adored by the seniors?” Once everyone’s warmed up, bringing in slightly deeper topics like romance will really get things going.
These evergreen themes are fun for everyone, regardless of gender—give them a try!
Confessing love with a funny face84rank/position
@vryhjadm9e7 KenMia couple 👩❤️👩 Was that the 3-2-1 cue? Too cute ❤️🔥❤︎ ————————— WataNoa couple 👩❤️👩 The WataNoa couple being shocked from the punishment game is way too cute 💘❤︎ Wataru-kun and Noa-chan’s funny faces are just too adorable 😻 ————————— @Noa Tanaka @Wataru Ito @Kentarō Nakamura @Mia Fujita
Original song – Noa 🦋 – Tanaka Yui 🦋
Words that convey your feelings to someone tend to be paired with a serious expression, which in turn emphasizes the determination and emotion behind them.
This piece explores what happens when we deliberately remove that “serious expression” from such earnest expressions of feeling and see what kind of atmosphere emerges.
It’s important to really distort your facial expression—enough to call it a funny face—and deliberately highlight the gap between your expression and your words.
The key point to watch is whether your feelings will still get through to the other person when you speak earnestly while making a goofy face.