A game that the whole family can enjoy playing together
On a day off when the whole family is together but you’re not going anywhere, or when unexpected free time pops up, how do you and your family kill time?
If you’re just thinking, “I’m bored…,” then let’s play some games together as a family!
In this article, we’ll introduce games that everyone in the family can enjoy.
We’ve picked a wide range of options, from classic familiar games to popular board games and video games, as well as games you can play without any equipment.
If you find a game that catches your interest, be sure to try it out with the whole family!
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Games that the whole family can enjoy together (51–60)
Beef Tongue Game
Here’s a tongue game everyone can enjoy without any props.
When someone says “gyu,” the next person claps on the “tan” part.
The key is to keep clapping in rhythm.
You’re only allowed to clap on “tan.” It takes quick judgment to stay focused and keep the rhythm.
Anyone who messes up the order or breaks the rhythm loses.
If you have a large group, it’s best to split into teams.
Have fun while looking at each other’s faces and keeping in sync!
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We’d like to introduce “Nabe Nabe Sokonuke,” a traditional and ever-popular hand-clapping circle game that parents and children can enjoy together.
Whether with two people or a large group, everyone holds hands to make a circle.
When the lyrics say “Let’s go back,” flip yourselves around so you end up back-to-back while keeping your hands joined.
Repeat the same song and movement to return to facing each other again.
By moving your body side to side with the song, you can develop a sense of rhythm, and it’s fun to move while singing together.
It’s a great way to enjoy close interaction, whether with parent and child or among friends—give it a try!
Plastic Bottle Bowling
Here’s a popular indoor activity: plastic bottle bowling.
Prepare 10 empty plastic bottles and add a small amount of water to each to stabilize them.
Wrap construction paper around the bottles to decorate them.
Once ready, line up the bottles and get a safe rubber ball.
Let the children roll the ball and enjoy plastic bottle bowling.
Count how many bottles fall to determine the winner.
Adjust the rolling distance based on the children’s age by making it longer or shorter.
Pose Matching Game
Here’s a pose-matching game that parents and kids can enjoy together.
Decide on a prompt, and at the cue of “Ready, go!” strike the pose for that prompt.
If the parent and child match poses, the challenge is a success! If they don’t match, trying the same prompt again can be just as exciting.
It’s a humorous game that tests how in sync you are with each other.
It might be fun with more people, too.
Enjoy clearing each prompt while boosting your imagination!
Games that the whole family can enjoy together (61–70)
Bamboo Shoot Gnocchi
Let me introduce a very simple game called “Takenoko Gnocchi.” First, players take turns saying the numbers in order: “1 gnocchi,” “2 gnocchi,” and so on.
If you say a number at the same time as someone else, or if you end up being the last one to say a number, you lose! To start, try a practice round so everyone understands the rules: aim to reach 10 with no overlaps, taking turns in order.
Don’t worry about winning or losing—what matters is having fun and laughing together.
Through this game, both kids and adults can enjoy a great time!
Quick Towel Grab Showdown
This is a towel grab race to see who can pick up a towel from the floor the fastest.
First, spread a bath towel on the floor, and have the participants stand with their backs to the towel.
It’s recommended to play one-on-one, but depending on the towel’s size, you might be able to play with about four people.
When the person acting as the caller gives the signal, everyone, still facing away, quickly feels around and grabs the towel from the floor.
Until the signal, keep your hands on top of your head.
The person who grabs the towel the fastest wins.
It’s easy to set up, so give it a try!
Rhythm 4
This is a game that tests your ability to listen to instructions and make decisions by calling out your own name in time with a 4-beat rhythm.
You advance through the four counts using actions like tapping the desk or clapping, so the overlap of sound and movement adds to the fun.
You need to listen carefully to which person the previous player called and on which number, then decide and act accordingly.
By adding variations—such as changing the actions for each number or introducing instructions that aren’t just names and numbers—you can enjoy the game at a higher difficulty level, which is recommended for those who’ve gotten the hang of it.
