A roundup of recommended table-versus-table games for wedding receptions and after-parties
Entertainment that everyone can enjoy is essential for wedding receptions and after-parties! Among them, games with prizes get guests excited and make for a great time.
In this article, we’ll introduce games that everyone can enjoy, especially those that can be played in a table-vs-table format.
Compared to individual participation games, table competitions are easier to run and manage time, and they also encourage interaction among guests—making them perfect for couples who hope their guests will continue to build lasting relationships.
We’ve gathered a range of ideas from classics to slightly unusual games, so feel free to use them as inspiration for a fun and memorable reception or after-party.
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Recommended Table-vs-Table Games for Wedding Receptions and After-Parties (11–20)
Kanji Showdown
A game that people of all ages can enjoy: Kanji Showdown.
Players compete to see how many kanji they can list that use a given radical, such as the 'tree' radical (木へん) or the 'grass' radical (草かんむり).
We recommend forming teams by table because even people who don’t know each other may start chatting and getting into it as they discuss answers.
It’s better to choose easy radicals for the prompts.
Because the rules are simple, everyone can join in and the room will liven up.
If your budget allows, prepare some prizes too!
Improv Acting Showdown
Decide on three elements—the setup, the punchline, and the constraint rules—tell the performers, and start the game! Since it’s all improvised, you can’t practice beforehand or agree on the flow with the group.
In other words, it’s a pretty challenging game where you have to reach the punchline while sticking to the setup and constraints, all without knowing how the others will play it.
Even the person who came up with the setup and punchline doesn’t know how things will unfold, so it’s a thrilling, exciting experience! Who knows—an unexpected masterpiece might be born!
In conclusion
We’ve put together a comprehensive list of recommended table-versus-table games for wedding receptions and after-parties.
From classic quizzes and the well-known icebreaker Paper Tower to a team-based twist on the typically solo bingo game, the lineup ranges from familiar favorites to slightly unusual picks.
We hope this article helps make your reception or after-party even more fun.