Games and activities everyone can enjoy together. A collection of fun play ideas.
Looking for fun activities everyone can enjoy together? Many people share that dilemma, don’t they? In fact, there are plenty of recreational and party games you can enjoy indoors.
Classics like Fruit Basket, Hula Hoop Down where everyone synchronizes their moves, and majority-rule games that get the whole group excited.
With a bit of creativity, your usual games can become even more fun.
In this article, we’ll introduce indoor recreation and party game ideas that kids and adults can enjoy.
Try them at get-togethers with friends or at your next party!
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Exercise games to move your body (11–20)
Red Light, Green Light
In “Daruma-san ga koronda,” players sneak closer and closer to the It without being noticed.
The person who is It stands facing away from everyone else.
The other players start the game by stepping one step forward from the starting line at the call of “Hajime no dai-ippo nokoshita!” After that, while It has their back turned and is saying “Daruma-san ga koronda,” everyone keeps moving closer.
If It turns around and sees someone moving, that person is out and must link fingers with It.
If you manage to get directly behind It without being noticed, you can either break the linked fingers between It and a caught player or tag It, and then everyone runs back toward the starting line while It counts to 10.
After that, anyone who ends up stuck while It advances 5 to 10 steps loses.
Drop the Handkerchief
Many people are probably looking for recreational activities that even elementary school children can do.
For you, I recommend a game called “Drop the Handkerchief.” The basic rule is to drop a handkerchief behind someone’s back and then play a game of tag.
It’s a classic for adults, but it seems many kids today don’t know it, so I think they’ll find it fresh and fun.
triathlon
Clear the challenges set at each corner and aim for the finish! Let me introduce triathlon.
A triathlon is a sport where you aim for the finish by tackling three events—swimming, cycling, and running—one after another.
This time, let’s play by aiming for the finish while overcoming a series of continuous challenges, just like in a triathlon.
Playing in pairs and cooperating as a team is also recommended.
How about incorporating it into play with some creative variations?
Treasure-catching game
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Who will win—the police or the thieves? Let me introduce a game where you compete to grab the treasure.
By taking on the roles of thief and police officer, players work with teammates to plan and execute strategies, all while sharpening their split-second decision-making in a fun way! Thieves sneak past the police to carry the treasure, while the police dash around to catch the thieves.
With a perfect balance of competition and cooperation, kids can burn off energy while getting totally absorbed in play.
The rules are simple, yet everyone who joins the game gets to feel the thrill and excitement!
Mixed-age dodgeball
Let’s nurture compassion and cooperation! Here are ideas for mixed-age dodgeball.
Younger kids are often curious about and admire the games older kids play, right? This idea is perfect for situations commonly seen in after-school programs! When children of different ages play together, older kids can demonstrate leadership, and younger kids can learn the importance of helping one another.
Emphasizing teamwork, with rules and flow designed so everyone can have fun, will also help improve communication skills through the game.
By playing, children naturally develop the ability to cooperate and deepen their bonds with their peers.
Color tag
Let’s learn colors in English! Here’s an idea for a “Color Tag” game.
Ask the tagger, “What color do you want?” The tagger answers, “I want ___!” Players then find the specified color somewhere in the room and try to avoid being tagged.
It’s a simple game that helps you learn color names in English while moving your body, and it also builds reaction speed and attention.
With this approach, you can naturally acquire English color vocabulary through play and enjoy both fun and learning at the same time!
Physical activity exercise games (21–30)
Hand-push sumo
Hand-pushing sumo, where you try to throw off your opponent’s balance using only your palms, is a game you can play anytime, even without a ring.
Stand facing each other, put out both hands, and push.
Instead of just pushing straight on, you can use feints to upset an opponent who’s about to push.
If a foot moves even a single step, you’re out.
You must not touch any part of your opponent other than their palms.
For an extra challenge, try playing while keeping one foot lifted.