Indoor games and recreational activities recommended for junior high school students
Introducing recommended indoor games for junior high school students!
These days, many junior high schoolers have smartphones.While you might chat or play using communication apps, there are still plenty of chances to have fun face-to-face.
In this article, we’ll introduce indoor recreational activities that classmates, club members, and other groups can enjoy together.
They’re perfect for recess at school, after classes, or when you get together with close friends—so be sure to have fun with everyone!
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Association & Shiritori Game
The “Association Shiritori Game,” which combines word association and shiritori, is a very fun game that strengthens creativity and thinking skills.
The first player picks a theme and chooses either association or shiritori, then passes it to the next player.
The next player responds with either something associated with the theme or a word that connects via shiritori.
The key is that each player, when their turn comes, can instantly choose whether to go with association or shiritori on the spot.
Focus and quick thinking might be crucial.
It can get really lively with a large group.
The “I’m the most ●●” game
The “I’m the most ○○” game is a game where, if you think you’re the most ○○ for a given prompt, you raise your hand.
If only one person raises their hand, that person wins and leaves the game; play continues, and the last person remaining loses.
This game is easy for anyone to play, so it’s recommended.
Indoor Games and Recreational Activities Recommended for Junior High School Students (31–40)
Onomatopoeia Game
This is a game that uses onomatopoeia—words that express states or movements through sound! The quizmaster presents words that match a theme, and the players respond, keeping the rhythm, with onomatopoeia that fit those words.
For example, if the theme is vegetables, you might go back and forth like “lettuce,” “crispy,” “cabbage,” “crunch,” and so on.
Although we use onomatopoeia naturally in conversation, it can be surprisingly hard to think of them when it’s a game.
As long as you have audio, you can enjoy it over Zoom and similar platforms, so why not try it with your friends?
Aburi Karubi Game
“Aburi karubi” is quite a tongue-twister, isn’t it? That’s exactly the phrase used in the “Aburi Karubi Game.” The rules are very simple: the first person says “aburi karubi,” and the next person says “aburi karubi” one more time than the previous person.
Anyone who trips over their words or gets the count wrong is out.
If you’ve got good diction, give it a try!
Grandma Telephone Game
The telephone game is a classic as a recreational activity, right? With a little twist to make it even more fun, we have the “Grandma Telephone Game.” In this version, you have to pass along the message without showing your teeth.
Because of that, if you start laughing, you’re out, and the way you speak ends up sounding like a grandma—which makes it all the more amusing.
Kamchatka Peninsula Game
The “Kamchatka Peninsula Game” is for people who are confident in their articulation—or, conversely, not confident at all.
In this game, you choose one representative, and the person they point to says “Kamchatka Peninsula,” and you keep going like that.
It’s simple, but as you continue, you’ll end up tripping over the words, so give it a try!
Birthday line
The “Birthday Line” game we hope middle schoolers will enjoy is a lineup game where you communicate your own birthday using only gestures—no words—and arrange yourselves in order.
It’s also a great chance to learn classmates’ birthdays that you might not usually ask about.
The key is to use your hands and body to show numbers.
Working on it together builds a lovely sense of unity.
Misunderstandings and unexpected moves often lead to laughter, and the sense of release and joy after the game is part of the charm.
It’s perfect as an indoor activity during breaks or after school, so be sure to try it with your friends!