[Care Facility] A Summer Festival for Everyone: A Collection of Games That Seniors Can Enjoy Safely

Bingo gameNEW!

Day Service Fukaya Magokoro no Koubouan Bingo Game

A classic game that everyone can enjoy using numbers.

You check the numbers being called while looking at the card in your hand.

Each time the numbers line up, the excitement builds, and the “just one more” moment makes your heart race even more.

When you complete a line, the joy is so great that applause and cheers naturally spread.

You can participate comfortably while seated, and even first-timers can enjoy it with confidence.

As you call out to the people around you and proceed together, a sense of unity forms, creating a fun, smile-filled time.

Its appeal is that anyone can join in easily.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kepiko

Report a problem

Target shooting gameNEW!

Can you hit it well? Target shooting game

Here’s a simple and fun target-throwing game.

Prepare by sticking adhesive-backed hook-and-loop (Velcro) strips radially onto ping-pong balls.

For the target, attach felt circles of various sizes to construction paper, write point values around them, and make the center worth 100 points to finish.

The balls stick firmly with just a light toss, so it’s safe and enjoyable.

Hitting right where you aim feels refreshing, and high scores naturally spark applause and cheers.

You can encourage each other and try again and again, making for a joyful, smile-filled time.

It’s easy to set up and guaranteed to liven things up, so give it a try!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kepiko

Report a problem

Balloon fireworksNEW!

Summer festival balloon fireworks rec #Tomarigi #TomarenaiTomarigi #dayservice #community-based #seniors #recreation #summerfestival #balloonfireworks #shorts

It’s a game where colorful balloons gently float up, giving you the festive feel of fireworks.

Create an enclosure with newspapers or similar materials, then fill it with plenty of inflated balloons to prepare.

You can adjust the quantity and size to suit the participants, so no worries.

When you toss in a vinyl ball, the balloons spread out all at once, prompting spontaneous cheers.

The sense of achievement when you make them fly high, and the smiles it brings to onlookers, are part of the charm.

It’s lively, heart-lifting fun—perfect for summer.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kepiko

Report a problem

Fireworks game

“Fireworks game” to close out the summer. If you’ve had fewer chances to set off or go see fireworks, let’s make a grand display to end the season!

Let us introduce a game themed around fireworks, a hallmark of summer.

For preparation, attach masking tape radially onto a hula hoop with the adhesive side facing outward.

If the stickiness is weak, try using clear OPP tape as well.

Once you have the hula hoop target that resembles fireworks and some balls, you’re ready to go.

Ask the seniors to throw the balls at the target; the number of balls that stick to the target becomes their score.

After the game, the colorful balls will decorate the “fireworks,” letting everyone enjoy a touch of summer ambience.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

sasashina

Report a problem

Handmade watermelon-splitting

Summer Festival Watermelon Splitting #community-based #elderly #dayservice #Tomarigi #unstoppableTomarigi #shorts #summerfestival #watermelonsplitting

Watermelon is a classic summer food.

Many older adults may remember cutting a big watermelon and sharing it with everyone.

Some might also recall doing suikawari, the traditional watermelon-smashing game, on summer days.

Let’s enjoy an easy version of this summer-themed game.

Prepare a watermelon that has been cut in half in advance and place it on a table.

Blindfold the older adult and have them try to hit the watermelon with a stick.

If they manage to hit it, the watermelon splits in two.

It’s a playful way to relive childhood and fully enjoy the summer pastime of suikawari.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Nakajima Junko

Report a problem

Goldfish scooping

Goldfish scooping

Summer festivals are an essential part of summer in Japan, and many people are familiar with the goldfish scooping game often found there.

This game takes inspiration from that: players compete to see who can skillfully scoop up goldfish-shaped mascots.

Normally, the scooping tool (poi) has a paper net, but by deliberately removing the paper, the technique of how you use the frame itself is put to the test.

If the mascots’ shapes and weights are randomized, players will focus more on speed and scooping technique, which should make the game even more exciting.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

kappamaki

Report a problem

Paper Cup Shooting Game

Recreation for Seniors: Guaranteed Hit! Paper Cup Shooting Game

Shooting games have long been a staple at summer festivals and food stalls.

Many seniors likely enjoyed them in their childhood too.

Let’s try a simple paper-cup shooting game that lets you enjoy that experience as a casual game! All you need are paper cups, balloons, and ping-pong balls.

Cut out the bottom of a paper cup, stretch a balloon—tied at the mouth with the tip cut off—over the opening, and secure it with tape.

That’s it! Put a ping-pong ball inside, pull back on the tied end of the balloon, and release—the ball will shoot out with a burst of speed! It’s easy to enjoy even for those with a weaker grip.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

utatane

Report a problem