Indoor activities and recreational games recommended for December
December is the last month of the year.
The cold gets harsher, and it’s a shame it’s not so easy to play outside.
In times like these, some of you might be looking for games or recreational activities you can enjoy at home, right?
So this time, we’ll introduce games and recreational activities you can enjoy indoors!
From ones that get everyone as excited as if you were playing outside to highly game-like options and more.
Use this article as a reference and have fun playing together, getting lively and warmed up!
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Indoor games and recreational activities recommended for December (31–40)
Halli Galli
It’s a card game that originated in Germany.
Cards with fruit illustrations are dealt to the players and placed face down.
Players then reveal cards from the top of their piles into the center one by one.
The moment the number of fruits of the same type shown on the table totals five, you press the bell placed in the middle.
The person who presses the bell the fastest wins.
It’s a game where quick reflexes are key.
Beyblade
Beyblade is something I especially recommend for boys.
It’s a toy that evolved from traditional spinning tops.
You pull the trigger on a special launcher to spin it.
The one whose spin stops first loses.
When they collide, parts can even fly off.
The cool look is a big plus.
mini drone
How about trying to fly a drone indoors? As shown in the video, palm-sized models are available for purchase.
You can control them with a smartphone.
In a wind-free indoor environment, you can maneuver them exactly as you want.
It also sounds fun to set a destination and race.
They’re equipped with solid camera features, too.
two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person
Nininbaori is an old-fashioned game where the person in the back, unable to see anything, moves their hands to feed the person in front.
Playing it with friends might bring you closer.
You can also have fun by trying makeup or playing instruments like the recorder.
indoor soccer
Futsal is also a type of indoor soccer, but the video introduces something different: a ball-shaped toy that glides across the floor using air, which you kick into a goal.
It’s best played on a smooth floor.
It looks like something you could enjoy in the living room.
newspaper gloves
Make something like a baseball glove out of newspaper.
Check the video for how to fold it.
If you make a ball with the leftover newspaper, you can play catch indoors.
It also becomes a “crafting” activity.
It’s a fun indoor recreation with no worries about injuries.
paper airplane
Paper airplanes are something even small children can enjoy easily.
If you have any spare flyers, you can start playing right away.
The video shows how to fold a more advanced paper airplane, so feel free to copy it.
Of course, you can also add your own twists and make a one-of-a-kind paper airplane.
Fukuwarai with my own face
How about trying Fukuwarai, a traditional New Year’s game, using your own face? Print out a photo of yourself, cut out the facial features, and play.
It’s extra funny because it’s your own face.
You can also do it with photos of your dog or cat at home.
baseball board game
Some of you might have been really into this when you were kids: a tabletop baseball game.
You play by splitting into offense and defense.
Unlike the old baseball boards where the ball just rolled around, this one lets you throw rising pitches and move the batter up and down.
Fishing game
Draw fish on paper and cut them out.
Attach a paper clip to each mouth.
Tie a string to a stick and fix a magnet to the end of the string.
Now you’re ready.
When you lower the string toward a fish’s mouth, the magnet sticks to the clip and you can “catch” the fish.
It’s a great activity for preschool-aged children.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a lot of recreational games—did you find any you’d like to try? There were plenty of games you can play indoors, like at home, that really get everyone excited! I hope you’ll not only enjoy them with your friends, but also use them as a chance to grow closer.