[Children’s Club] Easy and fun indoor games. Exciting party games

Don’t make a sound! The Silent Game

You must not make any noise! Silent game!

The no-noise game, where even the slightest sound means you’re out, is a fun activity for everyone from small children to adults.

You can use anything as the subject, but simple, everyday items like plastic cups make preparation easy and help you enjoy it casually.

Try focusing your attention and being extremely careful to avoid making sounds while getting creative with tasks like stacking paper cups, wrapping with tissues, lining up juice cans, or folding aluminum foil.

Once you get used to the game, it’s also recommended to add a time limit or use paper bags to increase the difficulty.

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mayumi

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Balloon Tennis

We played with Anpanman's “Big Balloon Tennis”! ★Anpanman Big Balloon Tennis★

“Balloon tennis,” where you use a balloon instead of a ball! Real tennis balls are small and hard to aim at, and because they’re hard, it hurts when you get hit—that’s the drawback.

But with a balloon, it doesn’t hurt if it hits you, and it floats down gently, making it easier even for small children to hit with a racket.

You can prepare balloons of various sizes, or after inflating them, let some go without tying them and chase them as they fly—there are lots of ways to play depending on your creativity.

Be sure to keep a close eye on the kids so they don’t get hurt while chasing after the balloons.

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yuri

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Top 5 most entertaining tag games in the world

[Outdoor Play] We tried out five of the most fun tag games from around the world—give them a go starting tomorrow!

Tag, a classic outdoor game for children, is actually enjoyed in many countries around the world.

Tag from around the world… you’re curious what those games are like, right? This time, we’ll introduce five versions: the Filipino tag game “Buwan-Buwan,” the Sri Lankan tag game “Gini Hangima,” the Moroccan tag game “The Hen and the Caterpillar,” the German tag game “The Spinning Top on the Rock,” and the Bangladeshi tag game “Chi-Buri.” Depending on the country, the rules and ways to play vary—like having the tagger move only along lines or adding a treasure-hunt element—so give these different kinds of tag a try and enjoy a twist on the usual game!

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sasashina

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Reflex Game

[Hand Game Fun for Elementary Kids] Quick Reaction Game

We’d like to introduce an idea for a group game called the “Quick-Reaction Game,” perfect for after-school programs because the rules are simple and you can adapt it freely.

The basic rule is: when the leader meows like a cat (“meow”), the children must immediately raise their hands.

That alone is simple, but by mixing in feints—like a dog’s bark or a wolf’s howl—you add just the right amount of thrill and laughter.

You can also use instruments instead of animal sounds.

For example, the bell sound means correct, while castanets or a tambourine indicate a trick.

Using familiar instruments makes it fun while building focus and reaction speed.

It’s a highly adaptable, recommended game that you can play over and over, adjusting for different ages and group sizes.

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Ubongo

Super-easy 5-minute explanation! The puzzle game “Ubongo”

Ubongo is a game where you complete puzzles to earn gems.

You must finish your puzzle before the sand in the hourglass runs out.

When you complete your puzzle, shout “Ubongo!” The gems you can get depend on the order in which you finish.

The first player to finish receives a blue gem and a gem from the bag; the second player receives a brown gem and a gem from the bag; players who finish third or later receive only a gem from the bag.

Each gem color has a point value.

Since the bag contains some of the highest-scoring gems, comebacks are possible.

If you’re used to solving the puzzles, why not try changing the rules? One recommendation is to skip drawing from the bag and instead let players take higher-value gems in finishing order, starting from first place.

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Nakajima Junko

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Supersonic Diner

1-minute video for the card game “OnsoKu Hanten (Supersonic Restaurant)”

Let me introduce Sonicspeed Diner, a game where speed decides the winner.

This is a card game themed around Chinese cuisine.

Using ingredient cards, stack them onto the box placed in the center to complete the names of Chinese dishes.

There’s no turn order—anyone who can play a card plays it right away.

Keep a steady rhythm by saying the words on the cards as you lay them down to complete the dishes.

The first player to run out of cards wins.

It’s a game that can liven up even short breaks.

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Let’s roll the dice and compose music!

Let’s try composing music while enjoying rhythm using the technique of ‘chance music’ discovered by John Cage.

What you’ll need are dice made from drawing paper, cardstock, or cardboard, a black pen, and staff paper or any paper for notes.

When you hear the word ‘compose,’ many people might feel anxious, thinking ‘That sounds hard’ or ‘I might not be able to do it,’ but this time the theme is completing it based on the numbers rolled on the dice, so you can try it casually! Moreover, it can be enjoyed by a wide range of ages—from infants and young children to elementary school students and adults—so please give it a try.