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

Slipper relay50rank/position

Banquets, Year-End Parties, and Party Game Collection: Slipper Relay — Tips for Organizers

The slipper relay is a simple yet exciting game where you pass a slipper to the next person using only your toes—no hands allowed.

It’s easy to join, but there’s surprising depth: deciding exactly when to pass the slipper and at what angle to receive it with your foot takes real thought.

That delicate tension instantly energizes the whole venue.

Another plus is how easy it is to prepare—you only need a single slipper.

It’s perfect for large groups, and you can freely adjust the difficulty by tweaking the rules.

Definitely consider adding it as one of your program’s activities!

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SAKI

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flip board comedy51rank/position

[ZAZY's Kamishibai] An exceptionally brilliant 3-panel flip kamishibai / #FlipGagGP #DailyPrizeRace #shorts

Are you familiar with “flip comedy”? Also known as “mekuri-gei,” it’s a type of performance aimed at getting laughs, where the performer sets out boards or cards with pictures or words and flips through them while doing the act.

Think of it like a picture-story show—kamishibai—and it’s easy to picture! This kind of act can be performed even without a partner, and having the flip cards makes it easier to get the jokes across.

It’s also great for parties with large groups, so if you’re looking to do a comedy bit, feel free to use this as a reference.

Simple material is recommended!

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sasashina

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Telepathy Game52rank/position

Are SixTONES really that close? Put to the test with a telepathy game!

A telepathy-style game that tests the bond of a pair and the rhythm of a team.

A facilitator presents a prompt, and pairs aim to give the same answer.

For example, with the prompt “What comes to mind for New Year’s?”, if both people simultaneously answer “mochi,” they succeed.

When answers don’t match, unexpected laughs often ensue and liven up the atmosphere.

Because you need to read your partner’s thinking, you may discover surprising sides of coworkers or friends.

It’s a simple yet deeply communicative game that’s perfect for New Year’s gatherings.

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mutō

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Impromptu caricature53rank/position

[Miracle] Ran into a super popular comedian during a location shoot!! I went to give them an impromptu caricature!!! / Caricature / How to draw

When you’re suddenly asked to do a quick party trick with no skits or performances prepared, if you’re good at drawing, why not show off an impromptu caricature? Even a quick, simple sketch will get people excited as long as it resembles the person! And if you spend a bit more time to make it a solid likeness, it’s guaranteed to hype things up even more.

Of course, a straightforward, well-done caricature works, but if you can add a bit of exaggeration or stylization, it’ll be an even bigger hit.

Plus, the person can take the drawing home, so it’s a party trick that makes them happy too.

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Hane Keisuke

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Fork bending54rank/position

[Legendary Episode] Abnormally Popular Spoon Bending

If there’s spoon bending, of course there’s fork bending too.

They make it look so easy to bend, don’t they? Once you learn it, it’s a sure-fire, simple way to stand out.

Master both spoon bending and fork bending, and bend away to your heart’s content.

Improvised nickname giving55rank/position

Karen Takizawa’s four-character nicknames for Arashi members are brilliant! A roundup of past nicknames, too

The act that made model Karen Takizawa famous for spontaneously giving people nicknames.

Hiroiki Ariyoshi is also known for doing it, and if you master it and can deliver something stylish and witty, it could really liven things up.

It could easily go wrong if you misstep, but since it relies solely on verbal skill, some people might have a natural talent for it.

Still, I’d love to hone my own sensibility and give it a try.

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Murakami Shinpei

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belly dance56rank/position

Sasada’s sideshow! Belly dance!!

Have you ever watched “Gibo to Musume no Blues” (Stepmother and Daughter’s Blues) starring Haruka Ayase? It was a wonderful drama that moved many people with the slightly unusual mother-daughter relationship between Haruka Ayase and Moka Kamishiraishi.

One of the most talked-about moments was Haruka Ayase’s belly dance comedy bit.

The internet buzzed with comments like, “A top actress wouldn’t go that far.” If you’re usually known as a serious person, why not try belly dancing as a way to break out of your shell? It’s a comedy act where you draw a funny face on your stomach and make it undulate or puff out to get laughs.

It’s an act that requires choosing the right time and place, so please be cautious if you decide to perform it.