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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Recommended indoor activities and recreation games for December (21–30)
konjac
One of the fun aspects of the “what’s-in-the-box” game is seeing how people react when they put their hand in and touch the object.
With that in mind, how about choosing konnyaku, which has a uniquely odd texture, to elicit those reactions? Depending on the type, konnyaku generally feels slippery, so you might get some squeamish responses.
Its springiness can even make people mistake it for a living creature, so it seems important to decide at what point to let them know it’s actually food.
Musical chairs
When it comes to classic indoor recreation, musical chairs surely comes to mind.
Many people probably played it with their classmates in elementary school.
You walk around the chairs while the music is playing, and the moment it stops, you sit down.
If you can’t get a seat, you lose.
It’s guaranteed to get heated.
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.