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 Activities (71–80)
Guess the dish by tasting one teaspoon of each ingredient.
There’s a common game where you’re blindfolded, take a single bite of something, and guess what dish it is.
In this version, though, you taste each ingredient by the teaspoon and try to guess both what each ingredient is and what dish they make.
It might be easier when there are fewer ingredients, but first you have to identify what the ingredients are.
Once you know all the ingredients, you then think about what dish they would make together.
Surprisingly, that first step—tasting and identifying the ingredients—might be the hardest part.
Musical chairs
Musical chairs is a recreational game that almost everyone has experienced, so it can be enjoyed easily.
Pay attention to the order in which participants line up front to back; at the beginning, it’s easier to create a relaxed atmosphere if people who know each other are adjacent.
Preparing theme music and having the host make lively comments while checking for rule violations will help energize the event.
Rock-paper-scissors tournament
Rock-paper-scissors is known by everyone, from kids to adults.
We’ve probably used it in all kinds of situations—deciding something, splitting into teams, and more.
Here’s a fun activity that uses rock-paper-scissors: the Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament! Each participant joins with a 100-yen coin in hand.
You pair up with someone nearby and play.
The loser gives their 100-yen coin to the winner.
Winners then find another winner to play against, and so on in a knockout format.
The final winner takes all the 100-yen coins from the participants—a game that’s guaranteed to get everyone excited!
Which Dish Show (Cooking Showdown)
Split into teams for a cooking showdown! You can do it as an individual or team competition.
You can have everyone make the same predetermined dish, specify only the ingredients, or give no specifications at all.
Just be sure to keep an eye on the cooking time, and find ways to keep the audience from getting bored.
pictogram
A performance using pictograms is actually really unique! They’re simple images, but they instantly get the message across to viewers and can even bridge language barriers.
For example, you can depict wedding etiquette or share messages for the bride and groom.
If everyone works together to create it, the preparation will be fun too.
On the day, if you present the story to upbeat music, the venue will surely be filled with smiles! Pictograms are something anyone can join in with easily—give them a try!
A moving PIKAPIKA movie painted with light
The PIKAPIKA movie that has been getting attention lately is a type of video created by extending the camera’s shutter speed and drawing pictures or letters with light trails.
First, put a colored ball over a flashlight and use it to write characters or draw pictures; by adjusting the shutter speed, you can capture only the light without showing the person.
Note that you have to write the letters in reverse.
These are shot after sunset when it’s dark, which actually works out well for people who work during the day.
The results are very beautiful, so give it a try.
manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)
Manzai comedy performed at events like wedding receptions or company year-end parties can get guests laughing and energize the venue.
Choosing the right material is crucial to success.
Consider the personalities of people around you, the age range, and their preferences.
For example, at a wedding, a manzai routine based on the couple’s daily life or how they met will likely resonate with guests.
You’ll also need to prepare by practicing and planning outfits and props.
It’s not easy, but if it goes well, you’ll feel a great sense of accomplishment.
Let’s put on a manzai performance that your guests will love!
