Indoor Games for Small Groups: Exciting Recreational Activities

Bug-catching game

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Here’s a bug-catching game you play with a butterfly net.

The rules are very simple: cut origami paper into small pieces to make confetti, put it in a bowl, and get ready.

The person dropping the confetti stands on a raised platform and sprinkles the paper down.

The child below holds a butterfly net and tries to catch the confetti with the net.

It’s a fun game where you watch the confetti fall from above and move the hand-held net to catch it inside.

Try it in a spacious area and be sure to play safely!

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mayumi

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Reverse hide-and-seek

Reverse hide-and-seek: When you spot the ‘it’ (the tagger), hide immediately! Who will be the last one remaining...?

The idea of adding a little twist to the usual game of hide-and-seek—reverse hide-and-seek—is really fun and highly recommended.

The rules are flipped: the seeker is the one who hides! Everyone else tries to find the hiding seeker.

If you’re lucky enough to find them, you then go hide somewhere yourself! The person who can’t find the last remaining hider loses.

You might feel like shouting “Found you!” when you spot them, but if you do, everyone else will rush over.

So in reverse hide-and-seek, even if you find the seeker, quietly go hide yourself.

It’s a thrilling game where you keep the joy of discovery to yourself.

Making a balloon helicopter

[Independent Research] DIY! Balloon Helicopter! How to make a balloon helicopter

This is a balloon helicopter that you can play with by attaching a handmade propeller to an inflated balloon! Make a propeller out of a straw and origami paper, then attach it to the mouth of the inflated balloon.

After that, just let go of the balloon! The escaping air spins the propeller and sends the balloon soaring.

Making the propeller and inflating the balloon might be a bit difficult for young children.

That’s exactly why it’s perfect for enjoying together with parents or teachers! It’s fun not only indoors but also in wide-open spaces like parks.

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yuri

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Ten Times Quiz

[10 Times Quiz 1] 13 Questions! Tricky 10-times riddles that everyone gets caught by!

An indoor recreation activity that’s both fun and a brain workout is the “10-times quiz.” You have the kids say a prepared word 10 times, then you ask a question to see if they can answer without getting tripped up.

There’s that famous one where, after having them say “pizza” 10 times, you point to your knee and ask, “What is this called?” It’s fun to gradually increase the difficulty or come up with your own original quizzes.

Try this activity to liven up the room—it works great even with a small group!

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mutō

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Where are you from?

Where Are You From? [children’s play song] with lyrics

“Antagata Dokosa” is a traditional game that has been around for a long time, and not only parents but also grandparents have likely played it.

The song is a nursery rhyme sung while playing a ball-bouncing game called “maritsuki,” though these days people often use a regular ball instead of a traditional handball.

It’s a game the whole family can enjoy, so give it a try!

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Saitō Ayumu

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