Games to Play on Children’s Day: A Collection of Family-Friendly Ideas
Children’s Day is a day to celebrate and wish for children’s healthy growth.
There are many ways to spend it, such as displaying carp streamers and samurai helmets, or eating kashiwa-mochi.
But since it’s a special occasion, why not try incorporating games that everyone—family and friends—can enjoy together? In this article, we’ve gathered a wide range of game ideas perfect for Children’s Day.
From activities themed around carp streamers and kashiwa-mochi to ones you can enjoy with minimal preparation, they’re all games you can play excitedly indoors.
These are games that both kids and adults can get absorbed in, so be sure to check them out!
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Games to Play on Children’s Day: A Collection of Fun Family Ideas (71–80)
Ring Passing Game
Prepare a large loop made from a tied rope.
Line up in a single file and pass the loop from one end to the other by going through it.
You must not use your hands.
The team that gets the loop to the goal the fastest, without letting go of hands while going through the loop, wins.
As long as you don’t use your hands and don’t let go of each other’s hands, it’s okay to lie down or jump.
Guess the weight game
Hold it in your hand and guess its weight.
You can use anything at home as long as it can be weighed.
Even with everyday items, we don’t usually pay attention to their weight, so it might be a pretty difficult game.
Whether your guess is under or over, the person whose number is closest to the correct weight wins.
Balloon Tape Peeling Game
When it comes to games that are thrilling and suspenseful, nothing beats the “Balloon Tape Peeling Game”! Stick pieces of cellophane tape on an inflated balloon, then take turns peeling them off.
Whoever pops the balloon loses, so you have to peel with the utmost care.
Try mixing short and long pieces of tape when you stick them on.
Balloons are less likely to pop if they’re not fully inflated, so blow them up to a moderate size.
The most nerve-racking moment is right when you first lift the edge of the tape with your fingernail!
Games to play on Children’s Day: A collection of ideas that will excite the whole family (81–90)
Pop-up Pirate
When it comes to games you play at home, this might be the one that comes to mind! It’s a long-selling product enjoyed across generations.
It’s a game where you stick small swords into a barrel with a pirate’s head poking out and enjoy the suspense of whether the pirate will pop out of the barrel or not.
Recently, there are versions that collaborate with popular characters, and even ones where there are five Blackbeards instead of just one.
How about playing this classic game with the whole family, hearts pounding with excitement?
Perfect Drink Game
Pour a drink into a clear cup and mark a line on it with tape at a suitable height.
Then, with your eyes covered, drink from the cup—whoever stops closest to the line wins.
It’s simple, plus you get to enjoy some juice—a fun game, right? You can make it even livelier by using funny face-themed eye masks.
You can even find them at 100-yen shops, so give it a try!
Bingo game
Bingo, a staple at events and parties, is also a great game to enjoy at home on Children’s Day.
If you prepare prizes like foods associated with Boys’ Festival and your kids’ favorite sweets, they’ll get to feel the special spirit of the day.
These days, you can even find packs of bingo cards at 100-yen shops, making preparation easy, which is a nice bonus.
It’s a well-known game with simple rules that can excite everyone from children to adults.
Slipper relay
The slipper relay, where you pass a single slipper along using only your toes without letting it drop to the floor, is fun with both small and large groups.
It’s a simple game: the first person hooks the slipper on their toes and passes it to the next person in relay fashion.
But the rule of using only your toes and not your hands might actually be tougher for adults than for kids.
Since it’s a team relay, you need at least a few participants, but for Children’s Day, when you’re celebrating kids’ growth, it could be great fun to involve relatives as well.
It’s a recommended indoor activity and also works well as a party or banquet game.
In conclusion
We introduced lots of games perfect for Children’s Day. There were a variety of ideas, from ones you can easily prepare with familiar materials, to active games that get you moving, to brain teasers you can enjoy by thinking hard. Many of the games can be enjoyed regardless of the weather or location, so find your favorites and spend a smile-filled Children’s Day with your family and friends!