[Classic] Funny! Hilarious! A roundup of punishment games that will liven up the classroom
Many people enjoy playing games during school breaks, right?
But just deciding who wins and loses can lack excitement.
So how about setting a penalty for the loser?
With a penalty game, the thrill and tension ramp up, making the game more exciting and fun!
This time, we’ve gathered some penalty game ideas that will really liven things up at school—feel free to use them for inspiration.
From slightly embarrassing penalties to ones that make everyone laugh, they’re all easy to do.
Don’t force anyone—choose penalties that everyone can enjoy!
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[Classic] Funny! Hilarious! A roundup of punishments that will liven up the school (1–10)
Enters with an embarrassing greeting
A lot of people aren’t good at self-introductions, right? Some of you probably feel gloomy every time classes are reshuffled.
So how about making it a penalty game where the loser has to introduce themselves using an embarrassing greeting the winner comes up with? Have them step away from the group on purpose, then give a signal and let them make a grand entrance as the center of attention.
Any embarrassing greeting is fine, but don’t poke fun at the person’s looks or hobbies, okay? I recommend adding a cringey line before their name or changing their sentence endings to something embarrassing and having them give a straight-faced introduction.
Perform an original dance
This is a punishment game where the person has to perform an original dance in time with music or clapping.
Dance is something people of all ages enjoy these days—it’s even incorporated into classes—but when someone suddenly says, “Come up with choreography and dance!” it can be tough, right? Since it’s a punishment game, don’t give them time to think; have them dance improvised.
They’ll probably end up doing hilarious moves you’d never expect from them.
If they’ve got high potential, they might even pull it off stylishly and win everyone’s applause.
doodles on the face
Since ancient times, there’s been a well-loved “punishment game” where you draw on someone’s face.
Think of the image of losing at a traditional battledore game, and feel free to draw whatever you like.
The classics include writing the kanji “肉” (meat) on the forehead, or drawing a mustache and eyebrows.
If that alone doesn’t get people excited, you can make the doodles fit a theme.
Try drawing the person to resemble a celebrity or an anime character—this will really liven things up.
Just be sure to use materials that wash off easily.
[Standard] Funny! Hilarious! A round-up of penalty games that liven up school (11–20)
Balloon explosion
Haven’t you ever seen a punishment game on variety shows where a giant balloon explodes? How about buying a toy that lets you recreate that? It costs around 2,000 yen, and it comes with several balloons so you can use it multiple times.
Some even have a timer function—there are lots of variations, so check them out.
The appeal is the thrill of not knowing when it will pop.
However, there’s a risk of injury if used improperly, so be sure to read the instructions carefully before you start.
rubber band to the face
Face Rubber Bands is a penalty game everyone can join.
The idea is to stretch thick rubber bands onto the face of the person taking the penalty.
Decide on a number per person—say, two each—and take turns.
The fun part is watching the face change, like when someone puts on a stocking.
It’s also entertaining to chat and decide where to place them next—“Okay, let’s put the next one on the cheek,” and so on.
One caution: avoid placing bands around the jaw or neck area, as there’s a risk of constriction.
Are you good at brushing your teeth?
Being brushed by your parents when you’re little is fairly common.
This is an experiment to see what happens when adults do it.
As you can tell from the fact that it’s used as a penalty game, the sense of discomfort is intense and it feels extremely unpleasant.
It’s not only awkward for the person being brushed, but it also turns into a punishment for the person doing the brushing.
Call everyone by their first name
Even if you call close friends by their first names, you often call classmates you don’t usually talk to by their last names, right? This penalty game is to call everyone by their first names, whether they’re close friends or not.
It might be embarrassing at first, and the other person might be surprised to suddenly be called by their first name.
But doesn’t being addressed by your name make you feel a bit happy, like you’ve gotten closer? It may be a penalty game, but this could be a good chance to become friends and make first-name calling stick!