Fun for up to 10 people! A collection of easy, no-equipment games and activities
At events or gatherings, you might find yourself thinking, “Is there a game or activity we can do with about 10 people?” The tricky part is often when you don’t have any props.
But actually, there are plenty of lively, easy-to-play physical games! Moving your body naturally brings out smiles and sparks conversation.
In this article, we’ll introduce games that use your hands and body—like handshakes and clapping—that help you communicate right on the spot.
Even without any equipment, these fun games can be started immediately by both kids and adults, and they can even offer some brain-training benefits.
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Fun for even 10 people! A roundup of easy, no-equipment games and activities (1–10)
Shiritori Association Game
https://www.tiktok.com/@nanka_omo/video/7311276823864806663A brain-teasing, everyone-can-enjoy shiritori association game where you play as a cat and slip in “being cutesy/affectionate” and “association” between turns, imagining and saying words as you go.
When it’s your turn, think quickly and say a word with good tempo to keep the chain going.
If you fall behind the rhythm or say something that doesn’t fit the association, you’re out.
The more players, the livelier it gets.
Keep a gentle expression as you aim to clear the game!
Traditional children’s game “Abukutatta”
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Abukutatta is a fun game that mixes a thumping heartbeat and excited anticipation, and even small children can enjoy it.
Choose one person to be “it,” have them sit in the center with their face covered.
The others join hands to form a circle around “it,” and walk around while singing.
As the song progresses, there’s a part where the people holding hands say, “Knock, knock, knock.” When that happens and “it” says, “It’s the sound of a ghost,” everyone breaks the circle and runs away.
Whoever gets tagged by “it” becomes the next “it.” If you add your own original sounds during the “What sound is it?” part, the game becomes even more exciting.
Jump, everyone!
It’s a game where everyone forms a circle, holds hands, and jumps in different directions.
Jumping helps develop concentration and a sense of balance.
By moving while listening to the teacher’s instructions, children can build their listening skills and their ability to think about how to move.
When calling out, speak clearly, loudly, and energetically.
Let’s enjoy jump play together—moving our heads as we jump and trying things like hopping on one foot or jumping with both feet.
Fun for up to 10 people! A collection of easy, no-equipment games and activities (11–20)
Without Katakana
We use katakana for many names in daily life.
Katakana is familiar, but let’s try playing without using it.
First, show items that have katakana names and have people describe them without using katakana.
For example, for “pen,” someone might answer, “something you write with that isn’t a pencil.” It’s a game where you shift your thinking a bit, describe the given topic without using katakana, and have others guess.
If the topic is “game,” you could describe it as “something where you use your fingertips to control characters on the screen.” From there, everyone tries to guess the topic together.
Explaining with your current vocabulary makes for a good brain exercise.
Pin Pon Pan Game
How about trying the “Ping-Pon-Pan” game, which requires no preparation and can be played with any number of people? First, form a circle and choose the first person.
That person says “Ping.” The person to their left says “Pon,” and the next person to the left says “Pan.” The person who says “Pan” points at someone, and starting from that person, the sequence “Ping, Pon, Pan” continues again.
When you’re suddenly pointed at, you might panic and say the wrong word, so you can’t let your guard down.
It’s the kind of game that tends to be more fun with a larger group.
Simple rhythm game
Let me introduce a simple rhythm game that can also serve as jump rope practice.
Place a circle on the ground to mark the starting position, and use it as your reference point for jumping.
Follow the caller’s instructions on where to jump.
At first, you’ll get simple commands like “forward,” “right,” and “up,” but as the level increases, combinations like “right-left” or “front-back” get mixed in, testing your reflexes.
The more complex it gets, the more excited kids are likely to be.
It doesn’t take up much space, so give it a try!
Ready, set! Game
This is a game where you move your arms and legs widely while staying seated on the cue “Ready, go!” When playing with two people, one person first shouts any number from 0 to 8 right after saying “Ready, go!”, and then both players raise their arms and legs at the same time.
If the total number of raised limbs matches the number that was called, the caller wins.
As the number of players increases, the total grows and the math gets harder, so playing in pairs is best! It’s an easy-to-try game that nicely combines physical exercise with a brain-training element using numbers, so give it a go!
