Fun games for kids in Kansai. Recreation games
There are many nostalgic games and recreational activities I used to play when I was little.
They’re all the kind of games that today’s children can enjoy too, so I hope they’ll master them and have fun playing.
They might even help you make friends better than electronic games do.
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Fun games for kids in Kansai: Recreation games (1–10)
Western Rock-Paper-Scissors
It’s a recreational game that tests your calculation skills: whoever instantly says the total number of fingers shown wins.
At the cue “Bang!”, everyone shows their fingers.
Then you count the total number of fingers from everyone present, including your own—but because miscalculations are common, it’s a surprisingly challenging game.
tea kettle lid stand (chatsubo)
This is a recreational game where you do a hand-play activity to the song “Chatsubo.” It’s a single-player game, but the rules are easy to modify, so you can add various rules and play with multiple people.
Since no equipment is needed, it’s convenient for passing the time and can also be played outdoors.
greengrocer
This is a recreational game where you proceed while paying attention to the singing voice.
It’s a game where you clap twice only for things that are actually found at the greengrocer’s.
The singer will try to trick you by saying completely different items that resemble vegetables or by throwing in fruits, making the game more interesting and fun through feints.
Fun games for kids in Kansai. Recreation games (11–20)
Ten thousand feet in the Alps
It’s a recreational game where you sing and clap each other’s hands.
Since it’s a hand game, the advantage is that you can play it while sitting.
There’s no change in difficulty whether it’s kids with kids, adults with adults, or adults with kids, so anyone can play together happily.
Its high level of recognition is also a plus.
Bamboo Shoot Nyoki
It’s a recreational game that’s famous nationwide and requires no equipment at all.
Unlike other games, it tests your psychological tactics and quick reflexes—aiming to be the fastest while not overlapping with anyone else.
I think it’s a wonderful game that can enhance those abilities just by playing it.
Okonomiyaki Game
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My friend transformed into okonomiyaki! Let me introduce the Okonomiyaki Game.
Work in pairs: one person plays the okonomiyaki, and the other is the cook.
The okonomiyaki player lies face down and tries to hold their position so they don’t get flipped over.
The cook’s job is to flip the okonomiyaki by adjusting force and angle.
Set it up in a space with mats, and adding a time limit can make it more fun.
Give it a try!
Forehead Biscuit
This is a recreational game that uses small snacks and can also be adapted as a penalty game.
The rules are simple: place a snack on your forehead and try to eat it without letting it fall to the ground—if you succeed, you win; if you drop it, you lose.
It looks funny and the rules are easy for children to understand.