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

Beef Tongue Game

A simple, no-props party game: the 'Gyutan (Beef Tongue) Game'

No tools or prep needed! Here’s an idea for the “Gyutan Game.” Gyutan means beef tongue, a popular cut at yakiniku restaurants.

This game uses your hands and voice.

Put your hands together and hold them out in front—ready to start! Say “gyu” out loud, and for each “tan,” one person claps in turn.

The first round rhythm is “gyu-tan gyu-tan gyu-tan-tan.” From the second round on, the number of “tan” at the end increases by one each time.

It’s simple, but it’ll trip you up and get everyone laughing!

Time Bomb Game

[Indoor Play] A Game Enjoyable Across Ages [Bomb Game]

The “Bomb Game” is perfect for a kids’ gathering with mixed ages.

Everyone sits in a circle and passes a ball to the next person while music is playing.

When the music stops, the person holding the ball loses.

If someone loses three times, they get a penalty.

Depending on the age group, you could set penalties like doing an impression or sharing a funny mistake.

Adding penalties makes the game more exciting, so it’s recommended.

Background music can be children’s songs, but picking tracks the kids love will probably make them even happier!

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Growth Janken

[Rock-Paper-Scissors] Let’s have fun from preschoolers to elementary schoolers! Great for large-group indoor play.

If you win rock-paper-scissors, you level up! Here’s an idea for a “Growth Rock-Paper-Scissors” game.

Start in a crawling position like a baby.

Each time you win, you grow: from a crouching child to a standing adult, and so on.

You can play one-on-one or enjoy it with a large group.

To keep it fun, try customizing the pose for each growth stage, or set rules like “no playing rock-paper-scissors with the same person consecutively.” This way, you won’t get bored and everyone can keep having fun!

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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Rock-paper-scissors tournament

Children’s Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament

Simple is best! A good old Japanese game.

You can take on the challenge with just your body, so you can play anytime, anywhere! If you run it as a tournament like in the video, it really heats up.

From adults to children, it’s not only a simple game but also used for making decisions.

It’s a traditional Japanese game that’s fair.

Musical chairs

[Showdown] We tried playing an all-out game of musical chairs in a school classroom! [Bonbon Academy]

It’s the classic of all classic kids’ games: musical chairs! Arrange chairs in a circle facing outward, with one fewer chair than the number of participants.

Play some music and have everyone walk around the chairs.

When the music stops, hurry and sit in a chair.

The child who can’t find a seat is out.

Remove one chair and repeat with the remaining players.

In the end there will be just one chair, and the child who sits in it wins! It’s a game even preschoolers can enjoy, so try it at your kids’ club.

If there’s an age gap among players, watch out to prevent pushing, as it can be dangerous.

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Command Game

[Encore Galore!] Command the class with the teacher’s rec game! A hugely popular “command game” for kids

It’s a fast-paced game that tests your listening skills and split-second decision-making.

The rules are very clear: if someone says, “Order: do XX,” you perform the action; but if they say only “Do XX” without the word “Order,” you must not move.

If you react by mistake, you’re out, so observation and concentration are essential.

The teacher’s feints will spark laughter across the classroom, creating a fun atmosphere.

Despite the simple rules, there’s a lot of strategy in the rhythm and timing, and it stays exciting no matter how many times you play.

Move or stay still—the instant you decide determines the winner.

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