Perfect for killing time! Games you can play with two people.
When you’re looking for a game for two, wouldn’t it be nice to have simple indoor games you can enjoy without any special equipment? It’s great to have something easy and fun to play when plans get canceled due to sudden rain or when you find a bit of free time.
In this article, we’ve gathered easy-to-start indoor activities for two, focusing on rhythm games and conversation games.
The rules are simple, but each one has surprising depth and will make you want to play again and again!
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Fingerplays and Movement Games (11–20)
CC Lemon Game

Do you know the CC Lemon game where you perform a move after the shout of “CC~”? There are three moves: Lemon, where you hook your fingertips together; Haa, which attacks the Lemon; and Guard, which blocks attacks.
After the shout, everyone does a move—if they match, it’s a tie, and if one does Lemon and the other does Haa, the person who did Haa wins! It’s like rock-paper-scissors but with gestures.
It can be hard to grasp until you learn the moves, but once you start playing, it’s surprisingly fun and addictive! Give it a try!
Towel Balance Game

A balance game where each person holds one end of a towel, stands on one leg, and pulls to throw the other off balance.
The two face each other and start pulling at the signal; the game ends when either person puts their other foot down or moves away from their starting spot.
The key to maintaining balance is to stand with awareness of your entire sole and toes on the ground.
Keeping your back straight while controlling the towel helps prevent your axis from wobbling.
If holding the towel with both hands is difficult, trying it with just one hand is also fine.
It’s a fun game that gets you moving and brings you closer to a friend or partner.
Arithmetic game with both hands

It’s a game where even simple arithmetic suddenly feels difficult when you have to form numbers with your fingers at the same time.
Start with small addition problems that can be counted on one hand: as two numbers are presented, you make each number with your hands and say the answer out loud.
Coordinating hand movements while speaking is surprisingly hard and really tests your ability to focus on doing both at once.
Once you’re comfortable with addition, try subtraction and multiplication to make the answers more complex and give your brain an extra workout.
Hand-play and physical movement games (21–30)
Gorilla Game
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If you’re a couple looking for a unique, laugh-out-loud game, try this Gorilla Game! The rules are super simple.
First, face each other in a push-up position.
Using your head or hands, poke or tickle your partner to throw them off balance—the one who makes the other lose balance wins.
It’s not just physical; it also calls for strategy and quick reflexes, adding a touch of thrill.
The natural physical contact helps bring you closer, and before you know it, you’ll both be smiling.
All you need is a bit of open space to start playing right away, so if you want to have fun together, definitely give it a try!
A game where it’s bad if everyone opens their eyes at the same time.
https://www.tiktok.com/@exrikariko/video/7378429915202325767As you spend time together, your ways of thinking and acting can gradually start to resemble each other, right? This is a game where you see how closely your behaviors align while enjoying simple strategic moves.
You both start with your eyes closed, and each of you opens your eyes based on your own sense of timing, keeping in mind that if you open your eyes at the exact same moment, you lose.
If you use timing to determine which pair wins, you’d normally need someone to check, so it’s also recommended to make it a two-person game where the outcome is decided by who opens their eyes first or second.
It’s a concept that can even make you feel the bond between the two of you when you happen to open your eyes at the same time.
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Using the familiar game of rock-paper-scissors, you determine the true winner based on actions taken after the result.
Start with one hand placed on the table; if the round is a tie, lift the hand from the table and clap both hands together.
Aim to clap faster than your opponent while being careful not to raise your hand when the round has a decisive winner.
It’s also fun to add a twist where players who clap too slowly or mistakenly raise their hand receive a penalty—this creates more mind games and makes the game more engaging.
Games using paper, pens, and tools (1–10)
Stick Erasing Game

Let me introduce a stick-erasing game you can enjoy anywhere with just paper and a pen.
You draw vertical sticks in increasing numbers—one, two, three, and so on—and the simple rule is to erase the sticks with your pen to play.
When erasing lines, it’s fine to erase just one stick or all the sticks if they are horizontal.
The player who erases the very last remaining stick loses, so how many lines you erase each turn is the key to winning.
For longer sessions, you can increase the number of lines to extend playtime, or add a time limit to boost the game-like feel.
It’s a game where you read your opponent’s mind and enjoy the suspense, with the outcome uncertain until the very end.



