[For Seniors] Fun Autumn Activities: Recreation Games

Autumn Harvest Game

Day service recreation: seasonal fruit picking, party, games

Speaking of autumn, it’s the season when lots of delicious fruits ripen.

Here’s a game where you carry autumn treats using chopsticks.

First, paste a paper printed with persimmons—an autumn delicacy—onto a tissue paper.

Spread it out on a table or similar surface.

Then, use chopsticks to pick them up and place them into a box that once held fruit or into paper cups.

Setting a time limit makes it even more fun! Using chopsticks also seems great for finger exercise.

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This is a ball-passing game where you move a ball to an autumn song! The rules are super simple: just pass the ball to the person sitting next to you.

But when you try to match the song or the speed at which the ball comes around, you might find yourself getting flustered.

The key to success is to receive it firmly with your palm and pass it to the next person without rushing.

Set a comfortable speed and try moving your body while singing an autumn song.

It might also be a good idea to take song requests in advance.

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Halloween Monster Catcher

This is a game where you use a catcher made from paper cups to try catching snacks scattered on the table.

The catcher features a design inspired by a classic Halloween ghost, making it look as if the ghost is lunging at the treats.

To make it, you layer a paper cup cut into an arm-like shape over another paper cup with a ghost drawn on it, and connect a stick to the arm part to create a mechanism that allows the arm to move.

The ease of grabbing changes depending on the arm’s shape and movement, so using those variations to add to the gameplay is also recommended.

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Halloween Matching Game

It’s a game like the classic “Concentration” (Memory) played with playing cards: you flip over cards laid face down and try to find matching pairs.

It tests your memory of where each card was, but since the cards feature Halloween illustrations, they might be easier to remember than numbers.

Each card is simple, with a black paper backing behind the illustration, so it’s also fun to involve participants from the crafting stage—have them think about what motifs to include.

While exercising their memory, participants can also soak in the Halloween atmosphere through the various motifs that appear in the game.

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Ring toss activity with Halloween hats

The rule remains the same—toss a ring and score if it lands on the target—but to create a Halloween vibe, the targets are witch hats.

You can easily make them by combining a circular piece of construction paper with another piece rolled into a cone.

How about adding a touch of Halloween to your usual game with this idea? You could make the hats in several colors and vary the points by color.

If you plan to use them multiple times, be sure to reinforce the hats for durability.

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Heart-Pounding Halloween Game

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It’s an idea where you treat balloons as monsters and enjoy a target-throwing game.

When you pop a balloon to defeat a monster, there’s a surprise: candy comes out from inside! But balloons can be surprisingly hard to pop.

So after you’ve enjoyed the target game, use a pin to prick the balloons and take out what’s inside.

Popping balloons itself makes for a thrilling game.

Be sure to put the candy in before inflating the balloons.

You can easily decorate them as monsters using stickers or construction paper.

Hang them from the ceiling or in the breeze and they double as decorations—two birds with one stone.

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Spider Web Ball Toss

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It’s a game where you throw balls at a spiderweb-like target, aiming to make as many balls stick as possible.

The web and its surroundings are made of adhesive materials like tape, so throw the balls with enough force for them to stick.

As you keep trying, the stickiness gradually decreases, which makes the game feel more challenging over time.

Along with the fun of the game, be sure to pay attention to the surrounding decorations to create a strong Halloween atmosphere.

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