[For Kids] Exciting Class-vs-Class Games: Team Competition Activities
Looking for team-based games that will get everyone excited indoors with your friends? We’ve gathered a variety of cooperative indoor games—like creative twists on the classic charades, flipping races, and telephone—that teams can enjoy together! With simple rules that let you start right away, these games are sure to bring out smiles all around.
Indoor games that deepen team bonds while letting each person’s individuality shine.
Let’s sync up and have fun together!
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Balloon and ball play (11–20)
volleyball
Volleyball can be played indoors, but you will need a court, a net, and a ball.
There are basically two formats: six-player and nine-player.
To hold a match, you’ll need at least 12 to 18 people.
The duration is about 2 to 2.5 hours for a best-of-five in the six-player format, and about 1 to 1.5 hours for a best-of-three in the nine-player format.
You can look up the detailed rules, but since the rules are widely known, it’s easy for adults to lead, and children can quickly understand and enjoy the game.
Some practice for plays like serving and receiving may be necessary.
Ball arranging game
How about playing tic-tac-toe? It’s the game where you draw a 3×3 grid on paper, mark O’s and X’s, and the first person to line up three in a row wins.
Let’s try a version where we use balls and move our bodies! Use three balls in two colors.
After placing a ball, the player returns to their team’s line, tags the next person, and then that next person can go place a ball.
Try to line up three in a row, but don’t forget to play defense to keep the other team from making a line, too.
baseball
The shape of the ball used changes depending on the age at which the sport is played.
Broadly speaking, baseball played by children is mainly rubber-ball (soft) baseball.
You need a large field and at least 18 players in total across both teams.
The duration is roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
It’s ideal as an opportunity for kids to interact and learn team play, and because the rules are widely known and adults can cheer passionately, one of baseball’s attractions is that it enables communication across generations.
Balloon Relay
The “Balloon Relay” is where you walk while balancing a balloon on a uchiwa fan, clear the course, and pass it to the next person! It may seem easier than balancing a ball, but balloons wobble around just from walking, so it’s surprisingly tricky.
The key is how well you can walk without letting the balloon move too much.
If it looks like the balloon is about to fall, try giving it a gentle bounce with the fan to nudge it in the direction you’re going.
Uchiwa fans and balloons are easy to find at 100-yen shops or supermarkets, and they’re lightweight, so even younger children in nursery or kindergarten can handle them easily.
It’s an easy game to set up, so give it a try!
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a wide variety of team-based games you can enjoy indoors. They combine physical activity and teamwork in just the right balance, making them fun for all ages. Since you can start easily without worrying about the weather, give them a try with your friends and family. Create wonderful memories and strengthen your bonds with these indoor games!