Retirement party games
A retirement party is a send-off and a roast in one. These games put the retiree at the center: a quiz about them that coworkers play on their phones, stories from the years, and a few laughs about the job.
- 15 questions
- 1 lists
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- 01What was the retiree's very first job? (Food service, Retail, Office work, Outdoor work)
- 02What will the retiree miss most about work? (The people, The routine, The challenge, The coffee)
- 03What's the first thing on the retirement to-do list? (Travel, Sleep in, A big project, Time with family)
- 04Where would the retiree most like to travel? (Europe, A beach, National parks, Visit family)
- 05How many years did the retiree work here? (Under 10, 10 to 20, 20 to 30, Over 30)
- 06What hobby will take over their days? (Golf, Gardening, Reading, Cooking)
- 07What did the retiree always bring to meetings? (Coffee, Snacks, A notebook, Jokes)
- 08What will they do with their work alarm clock? (Smash it, Keep it as a souvenir, Use it for golf tee times, Give it away)
- 09What's the retiree's favorite day of the week? (Monday, Friday, Saturday, Every day now)
- 10Morning person or night owl? (Morning person, Night owl, Afternoon napper, Depends on the day)
- 11What's the retiree's go-to lunch? (Sandwich, Salad, Leftovers, Whatever's in the break room)
- 12Which word describes the retiree at work? (Calm, Funny, Organized, Legendary)
- 13What will the retiree do on their first Monday off? (Sleep in, Go fishing, Call the office anyway, Start a project)
- 14What gift would they love most? (A travel voucher, Golf gear, A cookbook, A photo book)
- 15How long until they start a new project? (A week, A month, Six months, They already have)
10 retirement party games, ranked
- 01
Play it free
How well do you know the retiree Our pick
The retiree answers 15 questions, coworkers guess on their phones, and the TV reveals each answer.
- Free
- Live leaderboard
Pick it if you want the whole room involved.
- 02
Retirement advice wall
Guests write advice on their phones during the game; it's saved in the keepsake.
- Keepsake
Pick it if you want something the retiree keeps.
- 03
Play it free
Office trivia Our pick
A round of office trivia with phone buzzers, from our sister site LiveGameShow.
- Teams
Pick it if the team loves a contest.
- 04
Office superlatives
Awards for the team, from our sister site LivePartyGames.
- Phones vote
Pick it if you want laughs.
- 05
Memory jar
Everyone writes a favorite memory with the retiree.
Pick it if the retiree worked there a long time.
- 06
Guess the year
Show photos or headlines from the year they started; guests guess the year.
Pick it if they've been there decades.
- 07
Retirement bucket list
Guests suggest one thing for the retiree's bucket list.
Pick it if you want ideas for what's next.
- 08
Roast and toast
Two-minute stories, half roast, half toast.
Pick it if the crowd is close.
- 09
Photo slideshow guessing
Show old photos; guess who's in them.
Pick it if you can collect photos.
- 10
Pass the gift
Pass a wrapped gift with clues to the retiree's next chapter.
Pick it if you want a fun gift moment.
Ready in about a minute
- 01
Open ShowerGames on a TV or a laptop and type the honoree's name. The screen shows a six-digit code and a QR code.
- 02
Guests scan the QR or type the code at FreeShowerGames.com. The honoree answers her questions first.
- 03
Guests guess on their phones, you reveal each answer on the TV, and the leaderboard keeps score.
Good to know
What games can you play at a retirement party?
A quiz about the retiree, a memory jar, office trivia, superlatives and a roast and toast.
Does it work for a remote team?
Yes. Share the game screen on a call, and everyone plays on their phone.
Is it free?
Yes. The retiree quiz is free to play.
More ideas for the night
Plan the games in five minutes
Pick the games, add the couple's names, and every guest joins from their phone on the day.