Perfect for killing time! Games you can play with two people.

The “Haa” game

Episode 10: 'Kamiki & Kaji Are Going to Play the “Haa” Game'

“Haa” is a game that calls for humor and acting skills.

Players perform using the word “haa” according to various situations written on cards.

For example, they express a “haa” that fits each scenario, such as surprise, anger, or sadness.

The other player then guesses which situation that “haa” represents.

A recommended point when playing with two people is that you can deepen your communication while enjoying each other’s acting.

By watching the other person’s expressions and interpreting their intent, you might discover something new that doesn’t come up in everyday conversation.

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Paper Drop Game

DIY crafts, analog games, handmade toys: Paper Drop Game [Ver.1] #Shorts @retokura @PenVideoChannel

Let’s make a “Paper Drop Game” by folding and cutting paper! This idea is exciting because the process of getting ready to play—folding paper to create the game board and cutting pieces that become the heart of the game—is part of the fun.

Once you write numbers on the folded paper with a pen, you’re ready to start.

Using the creases as guides, flick or drop the paper pieces to aim for high scores—simple rules anyone can enjoy.

It’s great that you can reuse scrap paper, too! Challenge each other to see who can score higher and have a blast competing.

Tic-tac-toe

Tic-Tac-Toe Winning Strategies [Play Club]

Tic-tac-toe is a game anyone can play anywhere as long as you have paper and a pen.

You draw a 3×3 grid like the kanji for “well” (井) and take turns marking O’s and X’s in the spaces.

In the end, the player who fills three squares in a row—vertically, horizontally, or diagonally—with O’s or X’s wins.

You’ll need to think a bit to win, since you have to block your opponent from completing a line while also creating your own, making it feel like a little territory battle.

Still, its charm is how easy it is to play, so give it a try whenever you have a spare moment!

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A game that builds arithmetic skills

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You only need three things! Here are some game ideas to build math skills.

Strengthening math ability nurtures calculation skills and logical thinking, which are useful in many situations.

This time, let’s try a game using paper, a pen, and a die.

If you don’t have a die, you can write the numbers 1 to 6 on cards and draw them instead.

Take turns writing the numbers rolled on the die into the squares, and the person who makes a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line that sums to 10 wins.

It’s a simple game!

mosquito

A Pen-and-Paper Calculation Game: Mosquito

Let me introduce “Mosquito,” a game where you take on roles and battle while doing calculations.

How about splitting into Spiders and Mosquitoes and trying a game that uses simple arithmetic? Even if you’re not confident with math, it’s easy to jump in because it feels like a game.

All you need is paper and a pen.

The calculations use multiplication, so anyone with basic multiplication knowledge can play—that’s part of the appeal.

By playing while thinking about tactics and strategy, you can develop planning skills, flexibility, and problem-solving ability.