Laugh Out Loud: Party Activities and Events for First Years at Uni

Freshers parties are the best ways to have fun and get to know your new uni mates better. 

When attending a party, it's always good to have a side game or mission going on within your group. It's a great way to break the awkwardness, let your hair down and get lit. Some of the wildest nights forge the strongest friendships.

But we get that planning pre-party activities can be hard and time-consuming. So we've done all the heavy lifting for you (because we're amazing like that) and put together a list of fun games and activities you can do at your freshers' parties.

Break the ice with a game

We've all been forced to do one of those awkward icebreakers, whether at school or camp. We all know how it usually goes...

"Say your name, age and something about you."

If you never had to experience that, how does it feel to be God's favourite?

But as annoying and forced as it was, the ice breaker usually worked. But we're uni students now, so any form of ice breaker activity would usually include alcohol. Which is genius as it helps kill any nerves and makes the bonding with complete strangers a lot easier.

So, if you're looking for a few good drinking games to play with your friends before an event, you've come to the right place. 

Drinking games are kinda a right of passage - whether during the pre-drinks or during the actual party, it's a real laugh. 

You'll want a game that's both simple and enjoyable to play. It should be interactive, something everyone can participate in. 

There has to be some hype to the activity to get everyone engaged and competitive. The winners get all the bragging rights. The loser has to drink more (although this could technically still be a win, depending on how you look at it 👀). 

Here are some of our favourite drinking games:

Ring Of Fire

This is one of the most popular games among students because everyone knows how to play it. Almost everyone enjoys playing it (if you win, that is). You will need a deck of cards and a few friends who want to play with you. The deck is laid out facing down in a circle around a cup (or jug, up to you), with each player picking up a card in turns. Each card has a specific meaning. For example, if someone picks up a 2, they have the right to choose who drinks next, and of course, you can make it to suit your own rules. 

The game aims to see who can last the longest. The winner has the right to punish the loser (the first person to drop out) with whatever they decide (keeping it fun and friendly, of course). For instance, they could request a free drink, a shoulder rub or even something as heinous as a foot massage. 

Drunk Jenga

Everyone likes Jenga, but maybe not so much when we're drunk! In drunken Jenga, players must take a drink each time they remove a block from the tower. The person who topples the tower will be punished by downing their entire drink, whatever it may be, so be careful. 

Beer Pong

A beer pong tournament is a classic to-do for most fresher parties. It is pretty interesting to see your partners strategise with you as you both try to win. Alliances are formed, and bonding starts as you and your partner work together to become the King or Queen of beer pong. We recommend that, if you want to keep it safe and hygienic, you can fill some beer pong glasses with water to clean the ball and drink your own drink. This way, you won't drink from a glass with a ball that has passed through many hands, the floor, etc.

It's easy

get some pals and drinks, and get ready to play! Beer pong is played by splitting the players into two teams of two. One team stands at each end of a table (typically 3–4 feet apart) with ten cups filled with the drink you want lining up on their side. On the other side, the opposing team does the same. Team members then take turns throwing the ball into each other's cups. The first team to eliminate the opposition by landing all their throws into the cups is crowned the winner!

Cards Against Humanity

If you're hunting for the perfect icebreaker game for your freshers' party, look no further than the classic card game, Cards Against Humanity. This crowd-pleaser is infamous for its risqué humor, which can quickly convert a room full of strangers into a group of best friends.

The mechanics of Cards Against Humanity are simple. Each player takes a turn drawing a black card filled with blanks that need to be filled. Other players then attempt to complete these blanks with phrases from their white cards, aiming to create the most outrageous or absurd combinations. The resulting hilarity serves to break the ice, encouraging free-flowing, uninhibited conversations.

Mystery Challenge

Mystery challenges are always fun to do at fresher's parties (and don't require any undressing like a game of strip poker!). Splitting into teams, each team dresses in their most unnoticeable clothes and hit up a local supermarket. 

Give your team or teams a concept of what you want them to make or do and urge them to create imaginative ways to create that thing. The idea could be to make the best cocktail imaginable. The fun begins here as your teams can put absolutely anything (within reason) into this mysterious cocktail and compete to see which team has the best drink. 

Haribos and chocolate bars can be used for the base and whipped cream and sprinkles as a topping. Whichever team wins gets to enjoy their cocktail or push it onto the losing team to watch them drink their unique creation. 

Of course, this could be for other things, such as making the best cheesecake ever. It is really up to you. But the team with the most creative idea wins! 

Super simple and fun... But beware, as these challenges can get wild!

Fancy dress parties

Dressing up in wacky costumes is the best way to bring more fun to the party. The best thing about these events is that you are encouraged to go all out and step outside your comfort zone, but don't worry - so is everyone else! 

The dress code for these events may vary from person to person, but one thing is for sure: Wearing a suit and tie or getting dressed as a character of your choice is always the way to go. Dressing up does add glitz, glamour and endless laughter to an event; be creative and go all out! People will be sure to talk to you all night! It's an unspoken rule to take at least one fancy dress costume to uni from home!

At events like freshers' nights, most people prefer celebs with easy-on-the-eyes looks or even wear expensive clothes that make heads turn. When dressing up, it's essential to pick a theme that will help you choose what to wear. For example, suppose your theme is an OAP costume party. You can accessorise with dentures, a walking stick, and your grandad's favourite jumper. Everyone loves a grandpa who can break it down on the dance floor. 

In summary, fresher events and parties are for having fun, being yourselves and making friends for life in the process.