Popular ranking of entertainment ideas for year-end and New Year parties

Tasting Game22rank/position

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Kirin, Asahi, Suntory—just hearing those names is irresistible to beer lovers, right? So instead of a sake tasting, how about a beer tasting or even a juice tasting competition to liven things up? Even the same orange juice can taste subtly different depending on the brand.

And that canned coffee you sip without thinking—if you taste it seriously, you’ll find it’s completely different from others.

At a party with lots of dishes, you could even do blindfolded tastings and try to guess the foods—that’s sure to get everyone excited.

If you usually act like a gourmet, make sure not to show any uncool moments!

One-person shiritori23rank/position

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It might seem odd to play shiritori alone at a party, but it actually gets pretty lively.

This is a game invented by Yagi from the comedy duo Savannah, where no matter what word the shiritori starts with, it always ends with the word “Panaki.” First, you get a random word from someone.

Once you have it, you quickly play shiritori by yourself and make sure to end with “Panaki.” When you say “Panaki,” spread your arms and say, “Panaki desu.” Don’t dawdle during the solo shiritori—you have to keep it snappy.

The key to making it more exciting is the speed.

By the way, “Panaki” apparently doesn’t have any particular meaning.

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Caption this photo24rank/position

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Oogiri is a game where you come up with funny answers to a given theme.

While it’s easy to play because participants think of answers on the spot, it’s also hard to come up with prompts that will inspire good responses.

A recommended theme for oogiri is a format where participants provide a caption that matches a photo.

The key point is that any photo can be used, since whether the photo seems funny is left up to the respondent.

If you present photos at random and have people answer immediately, it will test their quick thinking and likely make the game more exciting.

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Stocking Sumo25rank/position

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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!

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Spoon bending26rank/position

You can bend any spoon. The secret revealed.

Is it psychic power or brute strength? Spoon bending always makes me wonder.

It’s the classic, almost synonymous act when we talk about psychic abilities.

As a tip for spoon bending, it’s best to use something made of soft material—those sold at 100-yen shops are recommended—but sometimes you’re handed a hard spoon that just won’t bend, right? Even if you’re given such a hard spoon, once you grasp the knack, you’ll be fine.

With techniques for bending and presenting it, it can look like genuine psychic power.

Once you learn it, it becomes a special skill you can show off in all kinds of situations!

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Ugly Face Championship27rank/position

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The “Bad Face Championship” is a simple yet exciting game where participants compete to make the most villainous face.

The comedy duo Chocolate Planet did it on YouTube, and it became a hot topic.

Take photos of each participant’s bad face and decide who pulled off the baddest one.

Best of all, it requires no decorations or prep, making it perfect when you’re suddenly asked to provide entertainment.

With no preparation needed and easy participation for everyone, the Bad Face Championship is guaranteed to be a hit!

air guitar28rank/position

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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!

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