Recommended games for Children's Day, including party games that really liven things up
May 5th is Children’s Day, celebrated as Tango no Sekku! Many families celebrate Children’s Day to mark their kids’ healthy growth.
In this article, we’ve gathered a bunch of exciting games perfect for Children’s Day! There are probably lots of kids feeling bored because they can’t go anywhere despite the holiday.
And parents may be wondering how to keep their children entertained.
Use the games we introduce here as a guide, and be sure to play together as a family on Children’s Day.
These are games that adults can enjoy too, so the whole family can have a great time!
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Recommended games for Children’s Day, including party games that really liven things up (41–50)
Balloon Battle
Attach balloons with strings to both feet.
Inflate the balloons as much as possible.
At the signal to start, everyone tries to pop each other’s balloons! It’s a thrilling game where the excitement of a balloon about to pop is irresistible.
It’s nerve-racking whether you’re popping someone else’s balloon or having yours popped.
While you’re aiming for your opponent’s balloon, yours might be targeted too.
Just be careful not to step on your opponent’s feet!
Balloon volleyball
It’s a communication sport that people of all ages can enjoy, from small children to adults and seniors.
You play volleyball using a balloon as the ball, and the distinctive rule is that once the balloon enters your court, every team member must touch it at least once before returning it to the opponent’s side.
Its appeal lies in the fact that anyone can play together regardless of age, and because teamwork is essential, it helps children foster a sense of empathy.
It’s safe and fun to play indoors, so please give it a try!
ring toss
Prepare prizes like favorite toys and candies, then throw rings at them; if a ring lands on one, you win it.
Prizes that are about the size a ring can fit over work well.
If you put the prizes in capsules so you can’t see what’s inside, it’ll make the game even more exciting! There might even be a dud in there!
Jenga
Jenga is a thrilling balance game you can enjoy with family and friends, where not only technique but sometimes luck plays a role.
Players take turns removing one block at a time from a stacked tower and placing it on top; the person who causes the tower to collapse loses.
There are many variations, such as Jenga Extreme with rhombus-shaped pieces, versions with different sizes, sets with instructions written on the pieces, and ones played in combination with included dice or cards.
Creating your own original rules can be fun, too!
Straw Game
It’s a game where you match randomly placed number or picture cards, but just matching cards would be boring.
In this game, you suck up one card with a straw, carry it over to its matching card, and place it to make the match.
If you line them up correctly, you’re good—but if you accidentally blow instead, the card will fly away and everything gets scattered, so try not to burst out laughing!
Tyrol Chocolate Flavor Guessing Game
With its wide variety of flavors, Tirol Chocolate has long been a favorite treat among children.
Because there are so many kinds, playing a blindfolded flavor-guessing game is especially fun—you can’t easily narrow down the answer.
Even with flavors you usually eat, you’ll be surprised how hard it becomes when you can’t see them, which makes it enjoyable for adults to join in as well.
It’s a perfect Children’s Day recreation using sweets, so if you can’t go out, give it a try at home.
Old Maid showdown
Old Maid is a simple card game you can play right away with just a standard deck.
As the name suggests, the person left holding the Joker at the end loses.
It’s straightforward yet strangely exciting, and even small children can enjoy it.
Players try to read each other’s expressions to avoid drawing the Joker—and, conversely, to make the other person take it—creating a fun psychological battle.
Adding small penalties or wagers can make it even more entertaining.
There’s also a hugely popular kids’ version with new rules called “Pokémon Old Maid!”