25 Fun Challenges to Do with Friends
CHALLENGE EXPERIENCES
Spending time with friends is always better when you add a little excitement. Whether you’re looking for a creative challenge, a test of endurance, or something completely ridiculous, these 25 fun challenges will bring laughter, competition, and unforgettable memories.
1. 24-Hour No Phone Challenge
Try going an entire day without using your phone. No social media, no texting, no calls—just old-fashioned fun. It might seem easy at first, but you’ll quickly realize how much you rely on your phone. The first person to give in loses.
2. Blindfolded Drawing Challenge
Each person takes turns drawing something while blindfolded. The results are usually hilarious, with drawings turning out nothing like what was intended. You can make it competitive by having a judge pick the best (or worst) drawing.
3. Try Not to Laugh Challenge
The goal is simple—watch funny videos, listen to jokes, or have a face-off with a friend, but whoever laughs first loses. This game gets funnier as the pressure builds, and the results are often contagious laughter all around.
4. Mystery Smoothie Challenge
Each person chooses random ingredients—some delicious, some disgusting—and places them into a bowl. The ingredients are then drawn at random and blended into a smoothie. Participants must drink their mystery smoothie without knowing what’s inside.
5. Whisper Challenge
One person wears noise-canceling headphones with loud music playing while another whispers a phrase. The person with the headphones must guess what was said by reading lips. The results are often absurd and wildly entertaining.
6. Speed-Eating Challenge
Choose a food—pizza, cupcakes, spicy wings, or even fruit—and race to see who can eat it the fastest. Just be sure to pace yourself to avoid an upset stomach.
7. The Floor is Lava Challenge
At any random moment, one person yells, "The floor is lava!" and everyone must get off the ground within five seconds. If someone fails, they are out. This is best played in a large space with furniture or outdoors for added challenge.
8. 10,000 Steps Challenge
Compete to see who can reach 10,000 steps the fastest. Whether it’s running, walking in circles, or taking the longest route possible, the race to hit the step count first makes for a great challenge.
9. No Mirror Makeup Challenge
Try applying a full face of makeup without using a mirror. This challenge often leads to uneven eyeliner, misplaced lipstick, and lots of laughter as everyone reveals their final look.
10. Try a Viral TikTok Challenge
Pick a trending TikTok challenge and attempt to recreate it as best as possible. Whether it’s a dance, a prank, or a trending trick, this challenge is perfect for those who love social media fun.
11. One-Color Food Challenge
Each person picks a color and can only eat foods of that color for an entire day. It’s surprisingly harder than it sounds, especially if you end up with a tough color like blue or purple.
12. Accent Challenge
Everyone tries to speak in a different accent for an extended period. Whoever breaks character first loses. This challenge is best played with a mix of easy and difficult accents to make it extra funny.
13. Spicy Food Challenge
Start with mild foods and work your way up to the spiciest item you can handle. This challenge is a test of endurance, with some people tapping out early and others pushing through the heat.
14. Karaoke Battle Challenge
Compete to see who can deliver the most entertaining karaoke performance. Extra points for dramatic flair, dance moves, and song choice. This challenge works best with a mix of serious and ridiculous songs.
15. Ice Bath Challenge
Fill a tub with ice water and see who can last the longest. The cold is intense, but the competition makes it exciting. This challenge is not for the faint-hearted, but it’s a great test of endurance.
16. No Hands Eating Challenge
Try eating a meal without using your hands. Whether it's spaghetti, pizza, or even dessert, this challenge is guaranteed to be messy and hilarious.
17. Yoga Pose Challenge
Find a list of difficult yoga poses and try to recreate them. Some will be easy, but others will leave you tangled in awkward positions. The challenge is to see who can hold the pose the longest without falling.
18. Reverse Singing Challenge
Record yourself singing a song in reverse, then play it backward to see how accurate it sounds. Some words and phrases might surprisingly sound correct, while others turn into complete gibberish.
19. Guess the Object Challenge
Blindfold one player and have them guess random objects by touch only. You can make it harder by using weird textures, everyday objects, or unexpected items to confuse the player.
20. Balloon Pop Challenge
Each person ties a balloon to their ankle and tries to pop others’ balloons while protecting their own. The last person with an unpopped balloon wins.
21. Water Bottle Flip Challenge
Take turns flipping a half-full water bottle and try to land it upright. It sounds easy, but getting the perfect flip requires skill, patience, and luck.
22. Extreme Hide and Seek
Play hide and seek in the most creative or unexpected places. Set a time limit to keep things moving and see who can find the most unexpected hiding spot.
23. Say Yes to Everything Challenge
For an entire day, each person must say "yes" to any reasonable request. This challenge can lead to some interesting situations and unexpected adventures.
24. No Talking Challenge
Try going an hour or more without speaking while still completing daily tasks. Gestures, facial expressions, and creativity become the only ways to communicate.
25. DIY Obstacle Course Challenge
Create a homemade obstacle course in your house, backyard, or park. Set up different challenges like crawling under tables, jumping over objects, or balancing on narrow surfaces. Whoever completes it the fastest wins.
Which Challenge Will You Try First?
Whether you're competing, testing your limits, or just looking for a laugh, these challenges will keep things fun and entertaining. Try them with your friends and see who comes out on top.