Fun activities for junior high school students. Recreation games.
Introducing recreational activities for middle schoolers to enjoy during breaks, after school, or in free periods! We’ve gathered games that get everyone excited with friends and group activities that strengthen class bonds.
From games that test your ability to read the room to ones that challenge memory and reaction speed, there are lots of genres to enjoy.
They can even be a great chance to get closer to your friends! All the activities have simple rules and can be started right away, so invite your classmates and give them a try!
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Wordplay & Shiritori Game Collection (1–10)
Weathering With You Game
This is a game that uses RADWIMPS’ song “Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?” and can be enjoyed by two players.
The song, created as the theme for the animated film Weathering With You, is notable for Yojiro Noda’s powerful vocals.
In the game, not only your sense of humor but also your singing ability will be tested.
One player sings, “Is there still anything that [blank] can do?” and the other sings their answer to the given prompt in time with the song’s relaxed rhythm.
Try to keep it going for as long as you can!
Pudding GameNEW!
How about trying the “Pudding Game,” which kids from lower to upper grades can enjoy? It’s nice and simple—you only need an eraser.
First, pair up in twos.
Push your desks together and place the eraser in the middle.
Next, when someone says “yakisoba,” say “ya” and raise your right hand.
For “karaage,” say “ka” and raise your left hand, and for “onigiri,” say “o” and raise both hands.
And when “pudding” is called, grab the eraser! Whoever grabs it wins.
It’s a fun game that tests quick judgment and reflexes!
Oh My Lyrics Game
Titled “Oh My Lyrics Game,” this activity uses Google Translate to translate original song lyrics into English and then back into Japanese.
The host reads the lyrics, and challengers guess the song title.
The idea is unique, turning Google Translate’s subtle mismatches into a game.
It feels like taking on a quiz show and is great fun.
Some lyrics are instant giveaways, while others are laugh-out-loud funny—guaranteed to get everyone excited!
Shiritori with “〇〇”
When you’re bored, a classic way to kill time is shiritori.
Let’s level it up a bit and turn it into a game you can enjoy in real life.
Instead of just playing with words, how about doing shiritori with objects? Bring actual items from the room to play.
If you don’t have many things at home, it’ll turn into quite a challenging game.
No-No Yo Game
The “Iyaiyayo Game” is a game where you say things that would be unpleasant if they happened and have fun with it.
The game proceeds to the melody of the American folk song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.” It’s a game you can enjoy with close friends and a great way to sharpen your sense of humor! If your parody lyrics are a bit off, someone may call a stop, so it’s a good idea to build up a stock of ideas in your daily life so you can improvise funny lyrics that fit the melody.