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)
chugging carbonated drink92rank/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?
Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans93rank/position
These candies from the Harry Potter films are also a classic souvenir at Universal Studios Japan.
They drew attention because the list includes names that are clearly not food.
You can often guess the “bad” flavors from the appearance of the beans, so pick those out and have people try them as a forfeit.
You can brace yourself and choose a bad flavor on your own, or add some thrill by letting others pick what you have to eat—either way, it’s sure to liven things up.
YES/NO Quiz94rank/position
A key point of “Yes/No Quiz,” where you work toward finding the answer, is that it’s a game enjoyed by splitting into a question master and questioners.
The question master chooses a topic and answers the questioners’ questions with only “Yes” or “No.” The questioners listen to the answers and try to figure out what the topic is.
To narrow down the answer, it’s important for the questioners to think carefully as they ask their questions.
It’s also a great game for team competitions, so let’s all have fun together.
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.
Hey, can I have a kiss?96rank/position
“Hey, give me a kiss?” A girl who can say this line smoothly is surely living a very happy life.
Can you say it—without getting embarrassed, looking them straight in the eyes…? Since it’s for a penalty game, it’s usually someone who would never say something like this, and that gap is irresistible, right? I did say ‘without being embarrassed,’ but plenty of people find it adorable to see someone say it while a little shy.
And not just women—guys too—try saying it in a cute character, looking up with puppy-dog eyes!
drink a bad-tasting drink97rank/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.
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.
