[Simple Games] Recommended Indoor Recreational Activities for Adults
When a large group gathers indoors and you think, “Let’s do something fun!”, do you ever find yourselves surprisingly stuck for ideas? In this article, we introduce simple games that are perfect for getting everyone excited, including team battles and cooperative play.
From games that require almost no props to ones you can play easily with everyday items, we’ve gathered activities ideal for indoor recreation.
Games that you progress through by cooperating naturally spark conversation and deepen relationships! There are also slightly brain-teasing games that adults will especially enjoy, so be sure to give them a try together.
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Active games using the body (1–10)
Hula hoop down
Simple yet exciting, the surprisingly tricky “Hula Hoop Down.” Participants form a circle, extend their index fingers, and rest a hula hoop on top.
At the starting signal, everyone slowly lowers their fingers toward the floor, aiming to set the hoop down.
It’s a success if the hoop reaches the floor; however, if even one person’s finger loses contact with the hoop at any time, it’s a failure.
It sounds easy, but it’s surprisingly hard—somehow the balance slips, fingers come off, or the hoop tilts.
It’s a game that really requires teamwork.
Hand-push sumo
“Teoshi-sumo” is a game where two people face each other and push using only their hands.
Unlike regular sumo, even those who feel less fit than in their school days can enjoy it! The rules are simple: face each other and push against your opponent’s hands with both of your hands.
However, you must not move from where you’re standing.
The person who loses their balance and falls loses! It’s sure to get the adults fired up and competitive!
Blindfolded musical chairs
Many people played musical chairs when they were in elementary school, right? With a simple twist, we’ve turned that classic into something adults can enjoy too: “Blindfolded Musical Chairs.” As the name suggests, you just play musical chairs while wearing a blindfold—but that alone makes it incredibly exciting.
Walking around the chairs feels a bit scary, and when you sit down you do it cautiously, so it’s fun not only for the players but also for those watching.
Teleportation Game
We’d like to introduce a teleportation-style game you can enjoy indoors without worrying about the weather.
Each person holds one rolled-up newspaper, and everyone stands in a circle.
When the whistle blows, let go of your own newspaper and quickly move to catch the newspaper of the person next to you.
The key is to catch it so it doesn’t fall while moving swiftly to the next spot.
Anyone who fails to catch it and can’t move to the next position is out.
It’s a game where you can have fun while watching each other’s expressions, so give it a try! It’s sure to be a hit.
balloon volleyball
Balloon Volleyball is an easy and safe game that even people who aren’t good at sports can enjoy.
It’s basically volleyball played with a balloon instead of a ball.
You don’t have to follow strict volleyball rules to have fun, but if you want to play by clear rules, here are some examples: for instance, everyone on the team must touch the balloon at least once before sending it back to the opponent’s court, and while the balloon is on your side, each person may touch it up to two times.
Because a balloon floats lightly and moves unpredictably compared to a regular ball, it’s surprisingly tricky—but that’s exactly what makes it so fun!