[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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Team-based and Co-op Games (41–50)
3-second try!
Introducing the board game “3-Second Try!”, which calls for a spirit of challenge and the ability to judge your own limits.
In this game, when a prompt card is flipped, players declare how many times they can perform the task.
The player who names the highest number earns the right to attempt the challenge and tries it for 3 seconds.
If they succeed, they earn points; if they fail, the right to try passes to the player with the next highest declared number.
The first player to earn 2 points wins.
If you’re confident, you can boldly declare a large number, while opting for a lower number that might strategically bring the challenge back to you is also a valid approach.
Team-based/Co-op Games (51–60)
Catan
Let me introduce Catan, a hugely popular game around the world.
It’s a game where players become settlers and develop an uninhabited island called Catan.
The first player to reach 10 points wins.
You place settlements and adjacent roads on the board, and this placement is a key element of the game, so think carefully.
Collect resources efficiently while engaging in negotiation and trade.
You can also use the robber to hinder others.
Aim for victory by skillfully negotiating with your opponents as you play!
Blox
Let me introduce Blokus, a board game that’s hugely popular with kids and adults alike.
It’s a game you can enjoy with two or more players.
First, choose the color you want to use.
Once you’ve covered a corner with your own pieces, decide who goes first with rock-paper-scissors and start the game.
When it’s your turn, place your piece so that it touches the corner of one of your existing pieces.
The key is choosing which piece to use and when.
Since the pieces vary in shape and size, think carefully as you match corners and fit them onto the grid.
In the end, the player with the most pieces left loses.
It’s a game that anyone can enjoy regardless of age, so give it a try!
Supersonic Diner
Let me introduce Sonicspeed Diner, a game where speed decides the winner.
This is a card game themed around Chinese cuisine.
Using ingredient cards, stack them onto the box placed in the center to complete the names of Chinese dishes.
There’s no turn order—anyone who can play a card plays it right away.
Keep a steady rhythm by saying the words on the cards as you lay them down to complete the dishes.
The first player to run out of cards wins.
It’s a game that can liven up even short breaks.
Vague Memory Quiz!
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It’s a game where photos of everyday items—like candy packages—are converted to black and white, and you try to recall their original colors.
It tests whether you truly pay attention to the small details in daily life and whether you remember them accurately.
Even if you can identify the main color, the finer details can be tricky, and those subtle memory gaps or small mistakes are part of the fun.
A recommended approach is to start with simple images and gradually move on to ones with more intricate color schemes.
Shape Transmission Game
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Here’s an idea for a “shape transmission game” that you can start right away with just paper and a pen.
This game is a recreational activity that lets you enjoy both how to convey and how to interpret words.
One person looks at a shape and describes it using only words, while the others try to draw the same shape based on that description.
Questions are allowed, but there’s a time limit, so the key is how efficiently you can align your understanding.
The best part is comparing the finished drawings at the end.
They’re often more off than you expect—or oddly similar—which leads to laughter, applause, and lots of excitement.
It naturally sparks conversation, making it a perfect icebreaker.
Clapping game in turns
Introducing a simple team game where rhythm, focus, and coordination are key: the “Clap-in-Order Game.” Participants form a circle and, starting from the first person, each claps once in sequence.
You can time how long it takes until the last member claps and enjoy competing against other teams, but the essence of this game is not just speed.
To keep the rhythm of the claps flowing, it’s important to attune your breathing and sense your teammates’ movements.
Even within the competitive aspect, it’s packed with elements that enhance teamwork, making it ideal for team building.
It requires no equipment, is easy for anyone to enjoy, and offers surprising depth as a recreational activity.