[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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[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.
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.
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.
Stinky Rubber Band Snap
If you want to prepare a punishment game that people will really hate, the “stinky rubber snap” is also recommended.
You know the regular rubber snap, right? You stand while biting a thick rubber band, someone else pulls it back and then lets go.
That alone hurts and is unpleasant, but the stinky rubber snap involves spraying a smelly spray on the end of the rubber.
First comes the pain, and then the stench hits you.
Another unpleasant point is that the smell lingers on your face for a while.
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!
kabedon (slamming a hand against the wall to pin someone, often seen in romance contexts)
Kabe-don, which originated from shoujo manga and became a hot topic, involves two faces getting very close—and many people’s hearts have surely fluttered at that gesture.
These days, though, it’s kind of treated like a joke.
So here’s an idea: turn it into a penalty game.
Do a kabe-don toward the camera and deliver a killer line!
one-shot gag
One-shot gags—watching other people do them is so much fun, isn’t it? If it’s funny, great; even if it isn’t, the lameness itself gets everyone hyped—that’s the magic of a one-shot gag.
They’re also a staple for punishments and party interludes.
When you have to do a one-shot gag as a penalty, do you have a go-to routine? If not, try watching and practicing the gags of Haranishi from FUJIWARA or Chuei from Nagareboshi, who are famous for their one-shot bits.
Peace of mind when you’ve got one ready: one-shot gags!
Pocky game
The classic “Pocky Game.” This is a party game using Pocky: two people face each other, each biting one end of a Pocky stick, and start eating toward the middle.
The first person to let go loses.
If neither lets go, they’ll end up kissing.
It’s a popular game at mixers, but it’s also fun to try between guys on purpose.
As your faces get closer with a friend, it’s the kind of game that’s likely to get everyone around you hyped up.
impassioned singing
Belting out a song is a simple yet entertaining punishment game.
The key is not just to sing, but to go all-out and sing your heart out.
For someone who doesn’t usually go to karaoke, it can be even more embarrassing.
However, the person taking the penalty might actually be good at singing.
In that case, have them sing a song that doesn’t match their usual persona—like an anime theme, an idol song, or enka.
It’s a punishment game that could work well at karaoke, too.
Show off an embarrassing poem I wrote myself
Have you ever written a poem? When you jot down a stray thought, write in your diary, or put your feelings for someone into words, sometimes that turns into a poem.
Even if you weren’t trying to write a poem or a verse, if you pour your feelings out as they are and shape them into sentences, that’s already a poem.
How about making everyone present their own original, one-of-a-kind poem as a penalty game? I’m sure everyone will be blushing to the tips of their ears with embarrassment (lol).