A collection of simple indoor recreational games

Trump & Card Game

[Tokai Village] I~MO’s Exciting Channel (23): Karuta & Card Games — “Treasure Hunt Karuta” & “Speed Concentration”

We’d like to introduce card games using playing cards or karuta.

Usually, you play with cards on a desk or on a small space on the floor.

This time, try using a large classroom with desks and chairs pushed aside.

If you’re using playing cards, spread out all the cards to play Concentration; if you’re using karuta, spread out the picture cards around the room.

Because the game takes place in a large space, the children will walk around to look for the cards.

A card game with a wide range of movement is sure to get the kids excited.

Playing in teams is also recommended.

You’ll likely hear teammates calling out hints like, “There’s one over there!”

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6 Easy Indoor Activities You Can Enjoy

[Make the Most of Spare Moments] 6 Easy Indoor Games Kids Can Enjoy [For Elementary Schoolers]

When rainy weather continues or the heat keeps you indoors, kids can’t move their bodies as much and may start to feel stressed.

Here are some recommended indoor activities that get them moving.

Try simple seated games like “Tonton Surisuri” or finger-play exercises to combine light gymnastics with brain training.

For example, with Tonton Surisuri, sit down and lightly pat one thigh with one hand while you make a fist with the other hand and rub the other thigh.

Doing two different actions at the same time is said to help build attention and provide brain-training benefits.

Give these easy exercises a try and have fun staying active indoors.

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Three fail-safe activities that are guaranteed to get everyone excited

3 Surefire Icebreakers for Elementary School

Here are three games that are guaranteed to get everyone hyped.

First is the “Rhythm Game”! Pick a theme, and only clap twice when you hear a word that matches it.

If you clap after a word that doesn’t fit the theme, you’re out.

Be careful not to clap by mistake in the heat of the moment.

The second game is “San-Ken Hoi!!”.

Everyone shows some fingers, and the first person to correctly call out the total number of fingers wins.

The third game is the “Clan Game.” Choose your own name, then make eye contact with someone and play rock-paper-scissors.

If you win, your name is passed to the person who lost.

In the end, the person who has spread their name to the most people is the winner.

Consider the difficulty level and group size, and pick the perfect game for your crowd!

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Target shooting

Make Your Own Shooting Game! Easy Craft Using Toilet Paper Rolls (For Ages 3 and Up)

Fun for toddlers and up! Here are some ideas for a target-shooting game.

Among Olympic sports, there’s shooting, where competitors use firearms to hit targets and compete for accuracy.

This time, let’s play a similar game that focuses on aiming at targets.

You’ll need straws, rubber bands, origami paper, tape, masking tape, scissors, glue, and a toilet paper roll.

Using a toy “gun” made from the toilet paper roll, the simple rule is to knock down the targets.

It’s great because everyone—from toddlers to adults—can enjoy it together.

ring toss

Let's make a ring toss!

Ring toss is said to have originated from cowboys playing by throwing horseshoes.

You often see it at festival stalls and school culture festivals, right? Why not enjoy this easygoing game that makes you think, “Maybe I can do this too,” together with everyone? If you don’t have a ring toss set, start by making one yourselves.

With old newspapers and tape, you can easily make the rings.

For targets to toss at, filled plastic bottles work well.

It seems like it would also come in handy at small local events!

Buzzer-beater showdown

Fastest-finger showdown (indoor recreation)

Compete using counters! Here are some ideas for a fast-tap showdown.

It’s a simple, easy-to-understand game, making it a unique idea you can try casually in your spare time.

All you need is a handheld tally counter.

See who can reach the highest number within the time limit.

Each participant’s tapping style shows their personality, which should be entertaining for the audience as well.

Adding perks for the winner or a penalty game for the last-place finisher could make it even more exciting!

Came Alone Game

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I came alone game! It’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped, so give it a try! If you watch the video, I think you’ll understand the rules!#Mimasaka UniversityIcebreakerRecreation

Heaven and Hell – Offenbach

Recommended games that are fun even with large groups! Here are ideas for the “I came alone” game.

These are large-group ideas you can play in class recreation, too.

Once everyone sits in a circle so you can see all the participants, you’re ready to start! The first person raises a hand and says, “I came alone!” Then the next two people raise their hands and say, “We came as two!” Next, three people, then four, and so on; after reaching five, it goes back to one.

Once you get used to it, it’s also fun to arrange it as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!