Games for three people with no equipment: Fun activities that get lively using only conversation and your bodies
“We want to play together, but we don’t have anything to use!” Surely everyone’s felt that way at some point, right? The truth is, there are plenty of no-equipment games you can enjoy with three people.
From ones that put your concentration and reflexes to the test, to games that spark lively conversations.
The rules are simple, yet things can get surprisingly intense! In this article, we’ll introduce games for three people that you can start right away, even while waiting or on the go.
Discover new ways to play and make your time with your usual friends even more fun.
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Games for Three People, No Equipment Needed! Fun Activities Using Only Conversation and Body (11–20)
Finger Smash
Finger games are fun because you can play them without any equipment.
You’ve probably played Yubi-suma, the thumb game, at least once.
A few people make fists with both hands and stick out their thumbs.
When it’s your turn, predict how many thumbs might be raised and call out something like “Yubi-suma 1” or “Yubi-suma 4.” If the number you call matches the number of thumbs raised, you can pull back one of your hands.
The first person to pull back both hands wins.
Yubi-suma goes by many other names, and there seem to be local rules as well.
Talking with friends about the differences in rules is sure to liven things up.
Catch
It’s a game that tests your brain’s ability to instantly coordinate different movements with each hand, as well as your reflexes for quick hand motions.
With one hand you make a pointing index finger shape, and with the other hand you make a tube shape.
Thread your pointing finger through the “tube” of the person next to you, so that all participants form a large circle.
Decide on a leader beforehand; at the leader’s signal, those making tubes try to grab the finger inside, while those pointing try to swiftly pull their finger out before it’s caught.
Even if you succeed with one hand, you might fail with the other, so repeat the game many times to train your reflexes.
In conclusion
We introduced games you can play with three people without any equipment.
From simple hand and finger movements to more advanced ones with brain-training elements, the appeal is that you can start right away on the spot.
As a way to enjoy time with friends and family, try incorporating no-equipment games.