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[For Seniors] Fun Autumn Activities: Recreation Games

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We’d like to introduce autumn-themed activities and recreation games for seniors.

Autumn brings pleasant weather that makes you want to go out.

It’s great if you can just decide, “Alright, let’s go!” and head out, but some people find it difficult to go out as they’d like.

So in this article, we’ll introduce enjoyable recreation games you can play indoors.

There are plenty of crafts and team-competition games that are useful in settings like day service centers, so please make good use of them.

Let’s play and feel the autumn season!

[For Seniors] Fun Autumn Activities: Recreation Games (71–80)

Fall prevention exercises with Tokyo Boogie-Woogie

[Lively Exercise with Music] Easy Rhythm Workout to 'Tokyo Boogie-Woogie'

Fall prevention exercises with Tokyo Boogie-Woogie

Let’s try some fall-prevention exercises to the tune of Tokyo Boogie-Woogie and move our bodies gently and energetically.

Sit in a chair and rotate both wrists.

Rotate them in the opposite direction as well to exercise your wrists.

Turn your head left and right, move both hands, and step one foot forward at a time.

When you raise and move both hands, do so slowly and only within a comfortable range.

Lifting the opposite arm while stepping one foot forward is also great brain training because you have to think as you move.

This Tokyo Boogie-Woogie routine incorporates a variety of movements, and one of its charms is that you can move along to pleasant music.

Please give it a try and have fun!

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ring toss

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ring toss

Even seniors want to casually enjoy a sports day and feel like they’ve gone back to their childhood, right? The ring toss we’re introducing this time is designed so that anyone can easily take part.

Even if you’re not confident in your physical strength, you can simply toss the rings lightly while seated, aim for a high score, and hit the targets.

Just deciding where to aim helps train cognitive function.

It also enhances spatial awareness and decision-making.

Because everyone can get excited together, laughter comes naturally and communication skills deepen as well.

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Persimmon Picking Game

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Persimmon Picking Game

It may look like you’re just using your hands to pick persimmons, but in fact there are points written on the back.

You can’t see the points while you’re picking, and only find out afterward—that’s what makes this “Persimmon Picking Game” fun.

Since there’s a time limit, you can enjoy deciding whether to aim for persimmons you predict will be high-scoring or to pick as many as possible.

If you yank in a hurry, the persimmons get caught on the pins, so the key is to use your fingertips to unhook them from the pins.

Because there’s an element of luck, there are fewer issues of aptitude or skill differences between players, and anyone can enjoy it.

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Don’t Drop the Green Ball Game

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Don’t Drop the Green Ball Game

This is a game where you skillfully move a piece of cardboard with a hole in the center to drop all the balls on top except the green one.

The key point is not to let the green ball fall, which really tests your delicate control as you maneuver multiple balls.

Once you get used to it, it’s fun to add variations like deciding the order in which you drop the balls, which encourages even finer control.

The ease of control also changes depending on the size of the cardboard, so trying out various setups could be interesting too.

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Chaotic Balloon Volleyball

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It’s a game where two teams sit facing each other across a table and try to knock as many balloons as possible into the opponent’s side.

With so many balloons in play, players must fend off attacks while batting balloons away, so quick hand movements are put to the test.

During the time limit, you’re constantly chasing balloons with your hands, creating a lively atmosphere.

By eagerly reaching for the colorful balloons, the game not only trains physical movement but also offers visual enjoyment.

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Ring Valley Game

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This is a game where you keep a balloon volleyball rally going while also keeping track of how many times you can send the balloon through a ring installed above.

By adding an extra element to the rally, players can focus more on the game, and aiming to hit the balloon upward can also help improve posture.

Quick decisions are important too—such as whether you should be the one to put the balloon through the ring or hit it to a spot that makes it easier for someone else to do so.

Splitting into teams and taking on the challenge together may also be a key point for boosting fun, as it helps teammates feel a stronger bond.

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String Balloon Relay

Recreation for seniors: Simple and exciting! String-and-balloon drop

String Balloon Relay

It’s a game where you work with the person across from you to skillfully control a string you’re holding and carry a balloon to a target location.

Because you can’t move the balloon well with your own power alone, you feel a bit of frustration, but also the fun of cooperation.

If you make it like a relay where you pass the balloon to the next person, not only coordination with the person opposite you but also strategy with the person before and after you is tested, which makes the game even more engaging.

It’s a game where the spirit of cooperation is key, including how you tension and move the string.

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