Punishment games that amp up the fun at year-end parties—from hilariously gross to super embarrassing!
If you’re playing games at a year-end party, you can’t skip the penalty games, right? Still, when it comes time to actually do one, you might find yourself wondering, “What kind of penalty game would be good?” or “I can’t think of anything that would really hype everyone up…” If you’re having fun with friends or colleagues, you’ll want to pick a penalty that still feels like a penalty but gets everyone laughing—something in just the right balance.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of penalty game ideas perfect for year-end parties, from classics to slightly unusual twists.
Don’t forget to be considerate of others, and find ideas everyone can enjoy together!
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Punishment games that hype up the year-end party! From outrageously gross to hilariously embarrassing (1–10)
Biri-biri
A sudden electric jolt will sober you up in an instant! It’s a punishment game using party gadgets that look completely normal—pens, box cutters, lighters, and the like—but give you a zap when you hold them.
If you casually place a pen next to the loser and say, “Hey, draw something here,” they’ll walk right into the trap.
You can also mix it in with other stationery and get them to touch it—there are lots of ways to surprise them.
Just be careful so they don’t get so startled that they fall off their chair, and set up your punishment game safely.
improvised parody song
Total panic with improvised parody songs! It’s the ultimate punishment game that’s bound to make you die of embarrassment in front of everyone.
Prepare several prompts that could never fit the original lyrics, and the loser has to create a parody based on the prompt they draw.
Don’t give them time to think—start the track right away and watch their mind spiral into chaos.
A ridiculous song will be born, and your year-end party will get even more hyped.
It’s perfect as a punishment in a karaoke-equipped venue or at an after-party where you can blast music at full volume!
rubber band snap
If you’re looking for a penalty game that makes everyone smile in an instant, I recommend the rubber band snap.
The rules are simple: stretch a rubber band on the face or body, let it go, and react to the sting.
The expressions of the person taking the penalty are the highlight.
It’s even more fun if they play up the pain or give an exaggerated reaction.
By using soft, low-impact rubber bands, you can enjoy it safely.
Also, recording the moment on video or in photos will turn it into a memory you can laugh at again later.
This easy, classic end-of-year party penalty game is sure to steal the show and have the whole venue laughing.
Punishment games that hype up the year-end party! From disgustingly bad to super embarrassing (11–20)
imitation
Do you all have a repertoire of impersonations? Probably not many, right? Even people who aren’t good at it can usually do something—whether it’s a celebrity, someone you know, or even an animal.
At a year-end party, it’ll be even more fun if you do impressions of people who are there or inside jokes about your group.
one-shot gag
It’s a penalty game where you have to perform a one-shot gag.
There are all kinds of one-shot gags, right? I enjoy watching comedians do them on TV, but when it comes to doing one myself, it takes some courage.
It might be a good idea to have at least one ready for times like that (lol).
Attach a fixed word to the end of a sentence.
It’s a party game for the year-end gathering where, for the whole event, someone has to add a set phrase to the end of everything they say as a penalty.
The classics are things like “nyan” or “gozaru.” It might even be a chance to chat with people who don’t usually talk much.
Be proactive—strike up conversations and make them use those embarrassing sentence endings!
kissing face
Even when you use funny faces as a penalty, some people can’t go all out, and they’re not always that entertaining.
In that case, make an especially embarrassing “kissing face” the penalty.
Whoever loses the game has to make a kissing face toward everyone—or toward the camera—for 10 seconds! With a punishment that embarrassing waiting, everyone will try their hardest to win, and the game will probably get more exciting than usual.
It’s fine to keep videos or photos as memories, but since a kissing face is embarrassing for anyone, be careful not to spread them on social media!