Indoor games and recreational activities recommended for college students
University students are always surrounded by new connections, like in seminars and clubs.
Many of you may be looking for games that everyone can play together to build rapport with new members.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended indoor activities and recreation games that college students can enjoy.
There are also games you can play online, so they’re perfect for remote classes too! There are plenty of games you can use when you’ve got a bit of free time with friends, so be sure to check them out!
- [For University Students] A Roundup of Fun Games and Recreational Activities
- Team-based recreational activities for adults that are fun even with large groups
- A roundup of recommended icebreakers for college students
- [Simple Games] Recommended Indoor Recreational Activities for Adults
- No worries even in the rain! Fun recreational activities you can do in the gym
- [Part 2] Recommended Indoor Activities and Recreation Games for December
- A collection of simple indoor recreational games
- Games you can play with just conversation. Classic and popular activities you can enjoy without any props!
- Fun activities that liven up the office: recreation games
- Recreation Ideas That Truly Excite High School Students! A Fun Collection of Activities
- [For Adults] Fun recreational games. Perfect for short breaks too!
- Break the ice with intros and team battles! Party games to spice up your welcome event
- Get the Fun Going! Easy Classroom Games You Can Play at School: Recreational Activities for the Whole Class
Indoor games and recreational activities recommended for college students (21–30)
Human finger smartphone (likely shorthand for smartphone operated by human finger)
That game goes by many names, and what you call it varies by region or even by school.
But if you say “Yubi-suma,” everyone knows what you mean, right? This is a version of Yubi-suma played not with fingers, but with people.
You stand in place, bend your upper body so you’re only looking at the ground, and that’s the start.
In regular Yubi-suma, you call a number and try to match it with the total number of raised fingers.
In this version, you match the number you call with the number of people who raise their upper bodies.
Anyone who matches leaves the circle in turn.
Yamanote Line game
The classic “Yamanote Line Game” is a great pick for group dates and drinking parties.
The basic rule is that players take turns saying words that fit a chosen theme; anyone who runs out of ideas is eliminated.
It’s a popular game with simple rules, so it’s easy to play in any situation.
If you’re with people who share similar hobbies, try going for deeper, more niche topics.
Kamchatka Peninsula Game
Whether you’re confident in your articulation or not at all, we recommend the “Kamchatka Peninsula Game.” The basic rule is simple: the person who’s pointed at keeps saying “Kamchatka Peninsula” over and over.
Since “Kamchatka Peninsula” is a tongue-twisting phrase, if you stumble over it, you’re out.
As you keep saying it, you start to lose track of its meaning and get confused—which makes it really fun.
Eiko Game
This is a game where you keep listing words that start with the last sound of the given word, in rhythm.
It’s been a hot topic on TV and is guaranteed fun for everyone.
Even for those of us who usually speak Japanese, when it comes to the game, words don’t always come to mind—making it really exciting.
Think of as many words as you can and give it a try!
Doobee-doo-badoo game
It’s the “Dubiduba-doo Game,” which became popular after the YouTuber group Fischer’s did it.
The rules are a bit complicated, but the basic idea is that it’s split into the “Dubiduba-doo” and “Dudududu” parts, and players attack each other.
You’ll get used to it quickly as you play, so let’s do a few demonstrations.
It’s a game that can hype up any setting, so it’s worth remembering.
Perfect Match Game
Recreational activities that help you naturally get along with people you’re meeting for the first time are popular, aren’t they? One game I recommend for that is the “Perfect Match Numbers Game.” The rules are simple: ask questions whose answers are numbers, and work together to make the total match a target number.
The questions spark conversation, so it’s also great for building rapport.
Werewolf game
Once you start, you might look up and realize it’s morning—that’s the Werewolf game.
Players split into teams of villagers and werewolves, and through discussion try to wipe out the other side.
It might make you a bit distrustful of people, but it’s an incredibly addictive game!
