By genre and group size: A must-see for organizers! A catalog of crowd-pleasing activities
There are many occasions where you’re asked to put on a performance, like at wedding after-parties, year-end parties, New Year’s gatherings, and thank-you parties.
We often hear concerns from those in charge of entertainment, such as: “I can’t think of an idea,” or “What kind of act would everyone enjoy together?”
Key points for choosing are: something short and concise, enjoyable for all ages and genders, simple and easy to understand, and not vulgar.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended entertainment ideas that meet the above criteria.
Wishing you a successful performance and a lively, memorable event!
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[By Genre and Group Size] A Must-See for Organizers! A Catalog of Crowd-Pleasing Performances (101–110)
A Year-in-Review Movie
Have you ever thought, “Before I knew it, a whole year flew by!”? Looking back at photos at times like that can really warm your heart.
How about screening a year-in-review video at events like appreciation parties or year-end gatherings? Even things that happened just recently can feel nostalgic, and it’s a great prompt to remember moments you’d forgotten in the busyness of daily life.
It’s sure to spark all kinds of emotions, get conversations flowing, and liven up the event! You’ll probably find you’ve taken more photos than you realized, so we also recommend having everyone contribute their pictures to create the video together.
human pyramid
The human pyramid is one of the most eye-catching performances in group gymnastics.
Many people probably feel nostalgic, remembering doing it at school sports festivals.
Doing it live has a real sense of presence, but filming it somewhere and showing the video is also a good option.
Since it requires teamwork, think carefully about who will take which position before you try it.
Tasting/Comparative testing of XX
We’re introducing taste-testing games where you compare multiple versions of the same dish and guess each brand or variety! For example, in a ramen tasting, there are many kinds of instant ramen.
You’d sample about five types and try to identify each one.
For a company year-end party or a thank-you party, a sake tasting could be fun too—it’s a great way to test your knowledge and palate.
Just be careful not to drink too much and trouble those around you!
Name Bingo
Are you good at remembering people’s names? I think many of us find it difficult.
It can be hard to start a conversation if you don’t remember someone’s name, and there are plenty of situations where not being able to recall it feels rude.
So how about trying “Name Bingo” as a chance to learn names? First, make your own bingo cards and write down the names of the people present.
Then, instead of calling out numbers like in a lottery, names are announced and you mark them off your card.
It’s even easier to remember if the person whose name is called stands up and gives a brief greeting!
Treasure Hunt
How about a treasure-hunt game that anyone can enjoy right away, without complicated instructions? It’s relatively easy to prepare, and you can add gameplay elements—like “Get a prize if you can do XX!” or including some duds—not just handing out whatever is found.
You can also freely tailor it to the participants! While it’s a game everyone can join, it doesn’t have strict rules that force participation, so it’s a relaxed activity for those who are able and willing to take part.
Opening parody video before the banquet
How about an opening movie with real impact to kick off your event? If the start packs a punch, it’s sure to be memorable! And if that happens, you’ve basically already succeeded, right? You could take existing footage and add subtitles to turn it into a stylish opening movie, or you could create a parody of a popular music video from scratch for a fun, comedic opener.
Either way, it will strengthen the bond among your group and turn your event into a lively, exciting occasion from the very beginning.
Paper Balloon Battle
The rules are simple.
At the starting signal, both players aim at the opponent’s paper balloon with an inflatable plastic bat, and whoever pops the other’s paper balloon first wins.
You can keep attacking relentlessly, or defend while waiting for the right moment.
Use soft equipment like inflatable plastic bats or foam swords so it doesn’t hurt when you get hit.
It’s a stress-relief game that small groups can enjoy in one-on-one or team matches—and it’s sure to fire up not only the players but also the cheering spectators!
Picture shiritori
Picture shiritori is a game where players continue shiritori not with words, but with drawings.
Conveying ideas through pictures instead of words is surprisingly difficult.
It’s a fun activity that tests the guests’ drawing skills.
It gets even more exciting if you set a theme, such as edible items or living creatures.
In caregiving and educational settings, it’s sometimes used as brain training.
There’s no limit on the number of participants, so everyone at the venue can enjoy the game.
Even if you’re not good at drawing, give it a try!
Who’s eating the spicy food? Quiz
Let me introduce a quiz that puts your guests’ acting skills to the test: “Who’s eating the spicy food?” For example, at a wedding, choose a few people from among the guests—such as the parents of the bride and groom or friends.
Then have them eat spicy food prepared by the couple, and let the other guests guess who is eating it.
Since it’s a guest-participation game, it will liven up the atmosphere even more.
If you also prepare a prize lottery for those who guess correctly, it will motivate the guests to join in enthusiastically!
100 km marathon-style movie
On the 24-Hour TV program, the 100 km marathon is always the main attraction, so how about creating a parody version of it? You could film videos of someone running in various locations as if it’s a live broadcast, and then finish with an emotional goal at the venue.
It would be great if you can convey how completely exhausted they are.
Recreating details like a slight audio delay during the “live” coverage would make it even better.