Party games that get everyone excited at school
How do you spend your recess at school?
Some of you might play party games with your friends!
Party games that are fun even during school breaks used to be popular on TV variety shows, but these days, games played by YouTubers are getting all the buzz!
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of games—from timeless classics to those trending on YouTube!
It’s packed with fun games that will make you think, “We want to try that ourselves!!” so be sure to give them a go!
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Party Games That Get Everyone Excited at School (91–100)
Tug-of-war North, South, East, and West
You know the towels you prepared for swimming class or club? Try playing tug-of-war with one of those towels.
The rules are simple: both players stand on one leg, grab the towel, and have a tug-of-war.
It’s like hand-push sumo.
A variation called “Tug-of-War: North, South, East, West” also sounds fun.
Tie four towels together and pull against each other to play towel sumo.
It’s not all about strength—pull, loosen, and throw off your opponent’s balance.
And be careful around things like window glass when you play!
Pachi-Pachi Narcissus
People take turns saying numbers, and whoever says a multiple of 7 claps—but in this game, the clap has to be done in a narcissistic style.
The regular version, where you clap on multiples of 7, is fun, but adding a narcissistic flair to the clap makes it a lively party game.
Mansion Game
Let me introduce a rhythm-based apartment game.
There is a five-story apartment building, and the person who first reaches the 5th floor loses.
Assign room numbers to players one by one.
For example, rooms on the first floor are numbered 101, 102, 103, and so on.
Once the game starts, say your own room number, then call out the room number of the next person.
Keep the game moving at a steady tempo with hand claps and a time limit.
If someone is called but fails to respond in time, their room number advances to the next floor—201, 202, 203, etc.
The person who ends up reaching the 5th floor loses.
It’s a thrilling apartment game—let’s keep our focus and play with good rhythm.
Beef Tongue Game
All you need are your hands! This is a beef-tongue rhythm game you can enjoy with no props.
Start with both hands together.
After someone says “gyu” (cow), the next person claps once to say “tan” (tongue).
Go clockwise in time with the chant “gyu-tan gyu-tan gyu-tan tan,” and on the second, third rounds and so on, increase the number of “tan” claps you add at the end.
If you say “gyu” at the wrong time, clap at the wrong moment, or fall off the rhythm, you’re out! The rules are simple, but when you actually play, you’d be surprised how easily you panic.
It’s a game you can start right now, so give it a try!
Air-reading game
Let’s read the room so we don’t overlap with our friends! Here’s an idea for a “reading the room” game.
It’s a unique game that helps elementary school students develop the ability to act while watching the timing and what’s happening around them.
In a group of 4–5 players sitting in a circle, you take turns standing up while calling out numbers.
The rule is simple, but what matters is avoiding overlapping timing with your friends.
Through the game, kids can build awareness of others and quick decision-making skills.
The atmosphere is tense at the start, but when two people stand up at the same time, everyone can’t help bursting into laughter!
Bamboo shoot, bamboo shoot, nyokki-ki!
Start with the chant: Take-no-ko, Take-no-ko, Nyokkikki! Everyone stands by in a circle, and then pops up like a sprouting bamboo shoot, calling out “1-nyokki,” “2-nyokki,” and so on.
If two people speak at the same time, they’re out! The rules are simple, but timing your voice while reading the room can be pretty nerve-racking.
The more players there are, the harder the game gets, so why not try it when you have a big group? You might need plenty of penalties ready!
Indian poker
Indian poker is a game where you bet while guessing whether the value of the card you can’t see—the one on your own forehead—beats your opponent’s card or not.
First, draw one card from the prepared deck and place it against your forehead like an Indian feather so that you can’t see your own number.
You can see your opponent’s number, so if you think your card is higher, you bet; if you’re not confident, you can fold.
The more players there are, the stronger the psychological element becomes, so if you have a deck of cards at hand, it’s a game you should definitely try.
