[For Kids] Fun Indoor Game Ideas for After-School Day Services

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Here’s an idea for a writing-based rock-paper-scissors game you can play during rainy-day breaks or in spare moments.

Normally, with rock-paper-scissors, you battle by showing rock, scissors, or paper with your hands.

This time, you’ll complete a kanji while playing.

First, choose a theme kanji, then play rock-paper-scissors.

The winner writes one stroke of the theme kanji on paper.

Repeat this, and the first person to complete the kanji wins!

Ghost Blitz!

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It’s a game where various pieces of different colors and types are placed on the table, and you decide whether to take one based on the card that’s revealed.

If there’s a piece matching the color shown on the card, you take it; if not, you say the corresponding correct word instead.

The key is how this corresponding word is determined—the more complex this becomes, the more there is to think about.

Since it’s a game where you have to judge and act faster than others, you get to enjoy quick reflexes and strategic interaction with the people around you.

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It varies by region! Okinawa’s Finger-Number Game

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It seems that Yubi-suma is a game whose name changes depending on the region in Japan.

There are versions called “Yubi-suma,” “Issē no se,” and “Ichi nī no,” among others.

Incidentally, in Okinawa some places call it “Chībaru.” Of course, even within Okinawa there are areas that say “Issē no se.” How about trying Yubi-suma using a chant from a region other than your own? It might be fun to decide which chant to use by drawing lots.

By the way, it’s said that the reason it’s called Yubi-suma is that it spread nationwide after being featured on a SMAP TV program.

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Cooperation-Required Cup Game

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This time it’s a “cooperation-required cup game”! Materials: • 4 strings • 1 rubber band • Paper or plastic cups How to play: • Attach the 4 strings to the rubber band. • Line up the paper cups. • Tug the rubber band from four directions to grip the cup and stack them into a pyramid. This game builds fine hand control and concentration. Plus, one person can take the lead by giving instructions, and the other listens and responds. You can’t do it unless the two of you work together. My second son isn’t very cooperative and hasn’t really had experiences of accomplishing something together with friends, so I hope that, even through play, he can gradually gain experiences of achieving something with someone else. If you have paper cups, you can also branch out into other games like: • Sport stacking • Bowling ————— We share fun brain-boosting activities that elementary schoolers will get more absorbed in than a Switch—and that help grow their talents! Check out the other posts, too! —————Elementary school kids' playBrain-boosting playSTEAM education

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It’s hard to reach goals alone! Here’s a cup game that requires teamwork.

It’s a game idea where you and your friends coordinate your timing to grab and move cups.

Once you tie four strings to a rubber band, you’re ready to go! Two people work in sync to grip a cup.

Try building a pyramid or stacking them high—get creative with different arrangements.

The subtle balance of force and tiny timing mismatches that make the cups not move as you want can be surprisingly addictive!

Paper Cup Relay

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It’s a game where you pull out the bottom paper cup so it drops without toppling the stacked cups, then pass it on to the next person.

You have to judge how to move it to avoid knocking the cups over, which really tests each person’s control of strength and speed.

The relay format—passing it to the next person—is also key, because the pressure of someone waiting makes control even harder.

Precisely because it’s a simple action of pulling the cup out to the left or right, it’s a game that people of all ages can enjoy together.

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Kendama Fencing

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Let’s play by arranging the game! Here’s an idea for Kendama Fencing.

Fencing is a sport that originated from medieval European chivalry, where two athletes face off one-on-one using swords, right? This time, let’s use kendamas instead of swords.

Split into two teams and keep a distance of about five meters between them.

Choose one player from each team, and have them aim for the opposing team’s side while balancing the ball on the kendama’s cup.

The rule is: when they pass by each other, the player who knocks the opponent’s ball off with their hand advances.

Tag Rugby Game

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Recommended for elementary school students too! Here are some ideas for tag rugby games.

Tag rugby is a sport based on rugby where, instead of tackling the opponent, the game progresses by removing tags attached to the players’ waists.

For example, one of the five play ideas shown in the video is a game where you set up three cones and run laps around them while trying to take your opponent’s tag.

Give them a try and see how they work for you!