Games for two people to enjoy. A roundup of party games that liven up drinking gatherings.
Have you ever felt that just the usual conversation isn’t quite enough when you’re spending time one-on-one with a friend or a partner, and wished you had something fun to do together? If you have word games or brain teasers you can play even while having a drink, things are sure to get more lively! With games that don’t require memorizing complicated rules and can be enjoyed with nothing more than your thinking and creativity, conversation flows naturally and you’ll feel much closer to the other person.
In this article, we’ll introduce easy yet deep drinking games that will make your time as a twosome even more special.
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Wordplay and Brain Games (11–20)
riddle
How about incorporating riddles when you’re enjoying drinks with friends or a partner? This game, which people of all ages can enjoy, is simple yet popular as an easy pastime.
The excitement of chasing the answer and sharing the intentions behind each question naturally brings you closer.
From chuckle-worthy ones to deep, head-scratching problems, the process of thinking together and finding the answer will become a valuable time.
Casually tossing out a question can lead to new discoveries and connections.
Try this simple yet fun game to liven up a one-on-one drinking session even more.
Tongue Twister Showdown
When you were a kid, didn’t you often play by saying tongue twisters? As an adult, you might think, “Tongue twisters… is that even fun?” but it’s actually a super fun game—especially when you’re drinking! Alcohol can make your speech a bit slurred, and even if it doesn’t go that far, it still lowers your judgment, right? Now try tackling tongue twisters in that state… do you think you can say them smoothly? (lol) The fact that you can’t say them well is part of what makes it so fun and exciting.
Try challenging yourself with some really tough tongue twisters!
Ending-guessing game
https://www.tiktok.com/@emasonbot.hirose/video/7323205153643859218Let me introduce a word-ending guessing game where the key is to stay lively and keep a good rhythm.
When you hear the prompt sentence, think of an ending that fits that sentence and answer.
It’s important to keep the beat with hand claps, respond rhythmically, and move on to the next prompt.
See how many you can get right by thinking in rhythm and finding the correct answers.
The sentences used as prompts are also important.
The quiz master should aim for simple, easy-to-understand sentences.
Try counting how many you got correct!
Favorite-things shiritori
A game of shiritori where you take turns saying things you like about each other: “Things-I-Like Shiritori.” It sounds like it would be a hit for couples or best friends! The rules are the same as regular shiritori, except you can only say things you like about the other person.
For example, if one says “kawaii (cute),” the next might continue with “iketeru (cool),” and so on.
Of course, if your word ends with an “n,” you lose.
Since certain word endings are more likely to come up than in regular shiritori, the difficulty is a bit higher.
Give it a try as a quick two-person game when you have a little free time!
No-Foreign-Language Game
It’s a game-like activity where you ban foreign words that are blended into everyday casual conversation.
It’s fun to watch the conversation get a bit awkward as everyone is wary of foreign words, and the back-and-forth of trying to coax foreign words out of the other person really livens things up.
Keep techniques in mind like lowering the other person’s guard to draw out foreign words, or deliberately making small talk more lively.
If you’re playing with a small group, people might not notice when someone slips in a foreign word, so adding a challenge where you try to say foreign words without the others noticing could also be fun.
Myanmar Game
The “Myanmar Game” was played on the TV show “Go to School!”, featuring the male idol group V6.
The rules are very simple: in pairs, you say “Oo, Myanmar,” and then take turns increasing the number of times you say “Myanmar.” If you hesitate even a little or stumble over your words, you lose, so the key is to stay calm.
As you repeat the same phrase over and over, you might slip and say something unexpected—that’s part of the fun.
You can play face-to-face or online, so use it to deepen your bond with a partner.
Trump
A classic of recreational games that almost everyone probably owns: playing cards! You can even find them at 100-yen shops and convenience stores.
Kids can enjoy them, and they’re great for both small and large groups—there are plenty of games for just two players as well.
From orthodox choices like Old Maid and poker to more brainy ones like Sevens and Concentration, any game is sure to get everyone excited! The great thing about playing cards is that if you get bored with one game, you can just switch to another and keep having fun.
Memory Drawing Showdown
If you’ve got paper and pens, how about trying a drawing showdown? Pick a theme, and both of you draw it—not by looking at a reference, but from memory.
If you’re good at drawing, you’ll probably be fine, but if one of you is the type who creates, shall we say, “unique” artwork—the kind often jokingly called a ‘master artist’—it can get hilariously exciting, right? (lol) When you’re done, show each other your drawings, then look up the subject on your phone and compare them to the real thing to see how close you got!
Magical Banana
When it comes to games that liven up schools, drinking parties, or house parties, “Magical Banana” might come to mind.
This word-association game was featured on the popular 1990s quiz show “Magical Zunou Power!!”.
Following a steady rhythm—“Magical Banana, when you say ○○…”—players respond with associations, like “When you say apple, you think red,” “When you say red, you think fire truck,” and so on.
How many words you know becomes the key! With a small group, like just two people, your turn comes around quickly, so your quick thinking and flexibility are really put to the test.
Word matching game
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Let me introduce a letter-matching game.
Take turns saying letters out loud with a partner.
Even if you say the same letter at the same time, you must not laugh.
If you laugh, you lose on the spot.
As you say various letters, if you happen to say the same one together by chance, you might find it hard not to burst out laughing.
Enjoy matching the rhythm and the tempo of speaking.
It might get even more exciting if you play with more people.
After you try it with two players, be sure to challenge it with a group as well.