Break the ice with intros and team battles! Party games to spice up your welcome event
It’s about time for welcome parties, isn’t it?
With new students and fresh graduates coming in, many of you are probably planning welcome events.
In this article, we’ll introduce party games and fun activities that will liven up your welcome party.
If you’re thinking, “I want games that are fun even with people meeting for the first time,” or “I want to plan simple, easy-to-run games,” this will be a great reference.
In particular, games that help you learn about each other through self-introductions, and team-based cooperative games, are recommended because they make it easier to get to know one another and create a friendly atmosphere.
Now, let’s take a look at our recommended games!
- Games to Liven Up the Freshers’ Welcome Party
- [Self-Introduction & Games] Icebreaker Ideas Collection
- Fun games recommended for making friends with people you’ve just met
- Team-based recreational activities for adults that are fun even with large groups
- Games you can play with just conversation. Classic and popular activities you can enjoy without any props!
- A simple and fun co-op game that enhances teamwork
- A great way to get to know each other! Entertainment and performances to liven up a welcome party
- Ideas for team-based games to enliven a party
- [Let’s Get Closer] A Collection of Engaging Questions for Self-Introductions
- [Simple Games] Recommended Indoor Recreational Activities for Adults
- [For University Students] A Roundup of Fun Games and Recreational Activities
- A roundup of recommended icebreakers for college students
- Games that liven up social and networking gatherings
Break the ice with intros and team battles! Party games to spice up welcome events (51–60)
Intro Quiz
There was a music show that did this, right? A game where they play only the intro of a song and you have to guess the title.
Depending on the generation, there’s a range of songs people know and don’t know, which might actually make it more exciting.
Listening to unfamiliar songs could spark interest, too!
No-English game
I also recommend the “no-English” game that you can start right away.
The rule is simple: as long as you don’t speak any English, you’re fine.
It sounds easy at first, but you’d be surprised how often it slips out.
Words like “game” and “OK,” which we use in everyday life, tend to pop up.
You can deepen your bond by playing this while doing something else or enjoying a conversation.
Have fun while keeping an eye on each other to make sure no one uses English.
potato chip tasting
If it’s a welcome party, there might be some snacks, so how about a game where you guess potato chip flavors? Like a tasting session—but for chips: “chip tasting.” There are so many flavors of potato chips on the market, right? But when you’re blindfolded, it’s surprisingly hard to tell the flavors apart.
Marshmallow Catch Game
It’s a game where one person, blindfolded, drops a marshmallow from a high spot like a chair, and the other person lies down and tries to catch it.
The person lying down gives directions to indicate where to drop it.
Since it’s played in pairs, teaming up with a new friend helps you naturally get to know each other.
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Disposable Chopstick Catch Game
It’s a game where one person holds a pair of disposable chopsticks and another tries to catch them when they’re dropped at an unpredictable moment.
Since it tests your reflexes, people in sports clubs or those who’ve been active for a long time might be good at it.
Because you naturally focus on your partner, it’s a good game for breaking the ice and getting closer.
Musical chairs
This might be suited for new employees about to be tossed into the rough seas of society and join the race for promotion.
It’s a game of musical chairs.
If you’re in a venue with chairs, there’s nothing you need to prepare in advance.
Just be careful not to get too heated and end up falling hard on your backside or taking a spill—watch out for injuries!
Ball Toss Battle
Prepare small balls—like beanbags or ping-pong balls—that won’t cause injury if they hit someone, and something that can serve as a basket to catch them.
A trash can or a washbasin from the banquet hall could work as a substitute.
Attach the basket to someone’s head or similar, and have participants compete to see how many balls they can get into it.