Losing just got more entertaining
Every game is more exciting when there’s something at stake. The punishment wheel decides the forfeit for whoever loses, whether it’s a board game, a video game match, a bet on the big game or a family challenge. It’s all in good fun.
When to use it
- Game nights: the loser of each round spins the wheel.
- Sports bets and fantasy leagues: spin live for the last-place finisher.
- Office challenges: step-count competitions, quizzes or sales contests.
- Family games: the loser of Uno or Monopoly does a silly forfeit.
More forfeit ideas
Silly
- Wear your clothes inside out for an hour
- Only speak in questions for the next round
- Do your best opera singing for 30 seconds
Active
- Run around the house (or garden) twice
- 30 jumping jacks
- Wall sit while everyone counts to 45
Kid-friendly
- Tell your best joke
- Do an animal impression
- Hop on one foot until your next turn
Ground rules
Keep forfeits safe, quick and kind: nothing dangerous, nothing that costs money, and nothing that would genuinely upset anyone. Agree on the wheel before the game starts so everyone knows what they’re playing for.