[For Seniors] Recreational Activities Enjoyable in Large Groups

Backward ball toss into a basket

Today's activity at Day Service Asumiru

In a traditional ball-toss game (tamaire), you aim at a basket and throw balls into it, but this version is played facing backward and you toss by feel.

Sit on a chair holding a ball, then toss it toward a basket placed behind you.

Set up different types of baskets—varying in size and height—and assign different point values to each.

Beanbags might actually be easier to throw than balls.

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utatane

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Roll the ball game

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The Roll-the-Ball Game is a simple, tabletop recreation you can enjoy easily.

You place a frame on the desk, put a ball inside it, and pull the ball using a string.

It’s played one-on-one, and because you can do it while seated, it’s easy on the body.

As you pull the ball, you wind the string around and around, which can help develop fine motor skills.

It’s also a bit thrilling, since you’re disqualified if the ball leaves the frame.

The key is to pull the ball without letting it slip out of the frame.

Thinking about how to pull the ball effectively can also help improve both mental and physical functions.

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Nanaka

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Don’t drop it! Ball Drop Game

This is fun! “Ball Drop Game”

Here’s an idea for a ball drop game that’s thrilling and exciting.

You’ll need a wire net, a large number of colored balls, and some clothes-drying poles.

First, set up the wire net in a triangular shape and insert the poles across the middle area.

Once that’s done, place the balls on top, and you’re ready to play.

Then, take turns removing one pole at a time.

Be careful not to let the balls fall.

It could be fun to discuss together which pole might be safe to pull out before making your move.

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yamamoto

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ball toss

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Let’s try a seated version of tamaire, a classic sports day event, that won’t strain the body.

Sit in a circle and place a basket in the center; during the time limit, throw balls into the basket.

If a ball doesn’t go in, retrieving it might require some distance, so it’s recommended to have a helper assigned to bring the balls back to participants’ feet.

It’s a game that tests concentration as you aim to toss balls with both speed and control.

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kappamaki

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Boom with a rolled-up newspaper!

[Easy Activity Using Only Newspapers] Roll up a newspaper and boom!

A game you can play with nothing but newspaper—sporty and great for stress relief—is “Crumple the Newspaper and Boom!” Players compete to see how many crumpled balls of torn newspaper they can toss into a newspaper box within a set time.

It’s a game that exercises the fingers through tearing and crumpling, has easy-to-understand win/loss results, and offers a wild, fun recreation experience.

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Murakami Shinpei

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String-pulling game

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This pull-the-string game helps train your reflexes.

Attach paper cups to the ends of several strings, and have older participants hold the ends of strings that don’t have cups attached.

Gather all the paper-cup ends together in one spot.

A large basket is placed over the paper cups to prevent them from being pulled in, so the rule is to pull your string and rescue the paper cup before the basket comes down.

Play music during the game, and when the music stops, staff quickly drop the basket over the paper cups.

It’s a fun game that lets you enjoy a thrilling, heart-pounding experience while staying seated.

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SAKI

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Table curling

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This is “table curling,” an easy game you can make with paper cups and stationery.

In this game, you attach a weight to a paper cup and slide it to mimic curling.

You use fine motor control to slide it into scoring zones or bump into your opponent’s cup, so it naturally engages both mind and body.

It’s also great for team play, as it sparks active communication!

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sasashina

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