[For Seniors] Easy to try. Fun, crowd-pleasing recreation

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[Senior Recreation] Super Easy! A Guaranteed Crowd-Pleaser and Brain Training: Pikagoro Recreation

The “Pika-Goro Rec” game: after the cue that follows “Pika-pika ~ Goro-goro ~,” which is “Dokan!”, the player with the finger inside quickly pulls it out! Pair up in twos.

One person makes a tube with their hand, and the other inserts their index finger into the tube.

At the shout of “Dokan!”, the person making the tube tries to grab, while the person with the finger tries to pull it out before getting caught.

If you pause before the cue or slip in different words to fake people out, it gets even more exciting! Once you get used to it, try playing in a circle with three or more people: make a tube with one hand, raise your index finger with the other, and insert your finger into the neighboring person’s hand-tube.

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yuri

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Pita-to Ball

Pitatto Ball #HiroseHospitalDayService #DayService #Recreation

Here’s a game using a ball that you can play on a table.

Apply strips of tape from one end of the table, placing the point values on top and keeping the sticky side facing up.

From the opposite end of the table, have older adults roll a rubber ball.

If the ball reaches near a point value, it will stop thanks to the adhesive tape.

Making the higher scores farther from the rolling side makes the game more exciting.

Grasping and rolling the rubber ball also helps train the fingers and hands.

It’s a fun way to strengthen the hands and fingers.

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Nakajima Junko

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Ping-pong

Aim! Paper Cup Ping-Pong [A Party Game That Pops with 100-Yen Store Supplies]

Here’s an easy game you can enjoy with just two items.

It’s a tabletop game using paper cups and ping-pong balls.

Try bouncing the ping-pong ball into the paper cups or tossing it in without a bounce.

The cups have scores written on them in advance, so you can compete for points.

By trying several rounds and adding up the scores, you can also expect some brain-training benefits.

Since ping-pong balls are light, they don’t require much strength and pose little risk of injury if dropped, making this especially recommended for older adults.

Throwing the ping-pong ball also works as an arm exercise, so it’s a fun way to get some training while playing.

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Nakajima Junko

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Ping-pong ball transfer

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Here’s a simple, hands-on game you can enjoy casually.

Make a hole in a paper plate that’s slightly larger than a ping-pong ball, and attach a pair of chopsticks to the back.

You might reinforce the rim of the paper plate with vinyl tape or similar.

Put ping-pong balls in a shallow basket or tray, and use the paper plate with chopsticks you made to scoop them up.

You can compete to see who scoops a ball the fastest or who collects the most balls.

Of course, it also works as a solo game you can focus on by yourself.

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Nakajima Junko

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Ping-Pong Ball Cup-In Game

Day service recreation: ping-pong ball cup-in indoor game

Here’s an easy, fun table game.

Place paper or plastic cups on a table.

Then have the older adults who are seated try to get a ping-pong ball into the cups.

They can throw the ball or bounce it—either is fine.

It’s also nice to think about different ways to get the ball into the cup and approach it like a game.

Grasping the ping-pong ball may help train finger strength as well.

It’s a simple game, but it’s delightful when the ball lands in a cup, and it can be refreshing, too.

Please give it a try!

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Nakajima Junko

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Gift-stuffing game

All-you-can-pack present game #nursingCare #careHome #careFacility #recreation #rec #elderly #dayService #AsokaEn #KitasunaHome #game

This is a game where players compete to see how many presents they can stuff into their own bag within a time limit, taking them from a table.

When pushing the presents in, they should use force while still being careful not to tear the bag—encouraging awareness of strength control.

To keep players from focusing only on the simple act of stuffing, it’s recommended to make the presents colorful so the visuals are enjoyable too.

If you randomize the sizes and shapes of the presents, you can also add an element of judgment in choosing which ones to put in the bag.

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kappamaki

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PET bottle bingo

Plastic Bottle Cap Bingo

This is a game where you alternately place plastic bottle caps on a base made of a board with rods attached, aiming to create a row of four of your own color.

The key feature is its three-dimensional structure, stacking upward, which offers strategic maneuvers different from a flat board.

Because the caps have holes that slide onto the rods, it also helps develop fine motor skills and concentration.

It’s easy to focus on horizontal rows because they’re more visible, but the key to winning is how you mix in vertical and diagonal rows within that play.

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