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 (1–10)
butt-letter1rank/position
You used to do this a lot as a kid, right? Writing letters in the air with your butt to convey a message—“butt writing.” Not many people have done it as adults, have they? How about taking it seriously and using it as a punishment game? Simple words end too quickly, so have them write a full sentence with butt writing! You could keep going until the other person understands, or the person proposing the punishment could present a sentence for them to write.
Recording it on video and grading it afterward might make it even more fun (lol).
What are you into? (What’s your fetish?)2rank/position
Fetishism—often shortened to “fetish”—originally is a slightly difficult term that refers to the worship of charms or objects.
These days, it’s used more broadly to mean things that strongly capture our interest.
Coming out about your fetishes could make for a lively truth-or-dare-style punishment game! Every man wonders what parts of a man the woman he likes pays attention to.
And learning that a seemingly ordinary guy likes something unusual—say, women’s high heels or split ends—could be a chance to discover unexpected sides of both men and women.
doodles on the face3rank/position
Drawing on someone’s face—now that’s a pretty high-bar punishment game, isn’t it? And to make it worse, taking a photo and keeping it… It’s the kind of punishment that’ll probably be used as a running joke for a while (lol).
There are pens made for drawing on faces, but it feels wasteful to buy them just for this, so why not try using makeup products instead? You can remove everything cleanly with makeup remover afterward.
You can also enjoy the reaction when you finish the doodles and see your own face.
Taking a photo and using it as your profile picture on social media could be fun too!
Change the sentence ending4rank/position
The penalty game where the loser has to change their sentence endings for a set period can be really embarrassing, depending on what those endings are.
Whether it’s something quirky like an anime character’s speech style or, for standard speakers, adopting dialect expressions, it can be mentally tough.
It’s fun because you can adjust the duration—from a few days to a month after the game, or just until the next person loses—based on the number of players and your relationships.
It’s a sure-fire, laugh-out-loud penalty game that I hope you’ll try, from standard options to ones with real impact.
Recreate a heart-throbbing scene5rank/position
Romance reality shows with a realistic feel are super popular.
Even within those shows, there are tons of swoon-worthy moments that make you blush just watching them! How about recreating those heart-throbbing scenes as a penalty game? If you’re the shy type when it comes to love, it’ll definitely be an embarrassing punishment! And if it’s a penalty game with someone you’re interested in, it might be embarrassing—but also pretty exciting.
We recommend scenes that allow for just the right amount of physical closeness, so give it a try!
Make someone say embarrassing lines6rank/position
Making someone say an embarrassing line is one of the classic punishments in party games, isn’t it? Just deciding what line to have them say can be hilarious and get everyone hyped.
It might also be fun to use it as a chance to make your boyfriend or girlfriend say something you’ve secretly wanted to hear at least once.
And even if it’s just for a game, saying things you normally wouldn’t might actually bring you closer than usual.
tickling7rank/position
How about setting a time limit in advance and going all out with tickling? It’s a classic punishment game, and since you don’t need any props, it’s easy to try.
Find your partner’s weak spots—like the soles of their feet or their sides—and give them a tickle.
They might burst into loud laughter they don’t usually show, or, if they’re not good with being tickled, they might thrash around a lot.
It’s a punishment game that reveals a side of her you don’t normally see, but be careful not to overdo it and make her mad!
