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These days, even elementary schools have online classes, and there are many more chances to play online games remotely.
Since kids can play with friends and people far away while staying at home, it’s easy for them to have fun.
In this article, we’ve put together a list of Zoom-friendly games for elementary school students.
We’ll introduce activities adapted from in-person games to remote formats, as well as games unique to Zoom.
Use these ideas to help kids bond with friends or communicate with people who live far away.
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[For Elementary School Students] A Collection of Fun Games and Activities You Can Enjoy on Zoom (1–10)
Telepathy Quiz
The “Telepathy Quiz” is one where everyone wins if they all give the same answer.
But honestly, it’s just as fun when the answers are all over the place—it gets lively and hilarious in its own way.
You can play anywhere, so it’s perfect for spicing up your time at home on Zoom.
How to play: everyone thinks of an answer to the prompt that will match, then shout it out together on a count like “Ready, set, go!” There’s no single correct answer, so even elementary school kids can enjoy it.
People’s personalities really show in their answers, so it’ll probably get more heated than you expect.
Who am I? quiz
A unique game that tickles elementary schoolers’ curiosity has arrived.
This Zoom-friendly activity fully draws out participants’ imagination and deductive skills.
Its appeal lies in how everyone can get excited together while guessing the target.
There are variations where players pretend to be objects or living things, stimulating children’s creativity.
Kids can also make up their own questions, making it perfect for strengthening friendships.
Even though it’s remote, this warm and engaging game is sure to be popular among elementary school students.
It’s also recommended for breaks between online classes or for having fun with friends who live far away.
No-overlap game
The more players you have, the more exciting the No-Overlap Game becomes.
Here’s how to play: Each person chooses a number from 1 to 100, and the player who writes the highest number wins.
However, if your number overlaps with someone else’s, you’re eliminated.
You have to pick your number while trying to read your opponents’ minds—easy to guess, yet hard to predict.
The more players there are, the higher the chance of overlaps, making for a thrilling experience! Will you go bold and take a risk, or play it safe and aim for a sure win? The choice is yours!
Pose Guessing Quiz
For the “Pose Guessing Quiz,” first choose a leader.
Then everyone except the leader turns off their video.
The leader strikes any pose they like using only their upper body, and describes that pose.
Listening to the description, the participants with their videos off imagine what the pose looks like.
Then, in front of their cameras, they strike the pose they think matches the leader’s.
Once everyone is ready, turn on all the videos at the same time to compare.
You’re guaranteed lots of laughs with people pulling off some outrageous poses.
It’s a game that really shines on Zoom.
Shiritori with things found at home
Playing shiritori with things you have at home is the kind of game that could only happen on Zoom.
The rules for this “things-at-home shiritori” are simple: you play shiritori using only items you have at home.
Sticking to only household items is the rule, and I think you’ll find there are plenty of possible answers.
Adding constraints—like limiting it to home appliances—can raise the difficulty and make it even more fun.
Just be careful not to get so into the game that you turn the house upside down and get scolded by your mom.
It’s a great recommendation for instantly making boring time at home a lot more fun.
Picture shiritori
“Picture Shiritori” is easy to play on Zoom, so it’s great even for elementary school kids.
The basic rules are: first decide the order, then start “Picture Shiritori” in that order.
Anyone who isn’t drawing should keep their face turned down, so they can’t see what picture is being drawn or which word the chain is currently on.
When it’s your turn, raise your head; that’s the first time you get to see the drawing and learn the final sound.
From there, draw the next picture to continue the Shiritori and pass it to the next person.
You don’t need to be good at drawing—anyone can play, even elementary school kids.
Enjoy everyone’s inner art maestro and have fun!
King of XX
The Zoom game “___ King” is a fun activity that even elementary school kids can play, and I highly recommend it.
It’s guaranteed to get lively, especially when you play with close friends.
It’s a quiz-style game where you first choose one person to ask the questions.
Put that person’s name in the blanks to make it the “___ King” quiz.
The quiz asks personal questions about the person posing the questions.
For example, you might ask, “What job do you want to have when you grow up?” and everyone tries to answer.
Since close friends usually know a lot about each other, it’s also a game to see who knows that friend best.
Finger Smash
“Yubi-suma” is a game played only with your fingers—no tools at all—that got its name from how it was called on the TV show SMAP×SMAP.
The rules are simple enough for anyone to understand, so even elementary school kids can enjoy it.
If you’re playing over Zoom, raise your hands up near your face so your fingers are clearly visible on camera.
Once the order is set, someone calls out “Issē no se” and then says a number of their choice.
For example, if someone says “Issē no 3” and there are three thumbs raised in total, that’s a hit, and the caller can pull back one of their hands.
If the number doesn’t match the total raised thumbs, they can’t pull a hand back.
The first person to pull back all of their hands wins.
It’s simple and straightforward, which actually makes it really exciting.
Give it a try!
NG word game
This game is perfect for anyone looking for a fun online activity to enjoy with friends.
The rules are simple—you carry on a conversation while avoiding certain words—but it creates constant tension and laughter.
Even over Zoom, it deepens friendships and helps people feel connected across distances.
The back-and-forth of the conversation can veer in unexpected directions, delivering delightful surprises.
While keeping track of the words to avoid, how participants build rapport is left to their quick thinking, which becomes a memorable element that livens up the moment.
It’s full of laughter and highly recommended for kids as well.
Extreme Close-Up Quiz
A super close-up quiz where the host brings an object right up to the camera and everyone tries to guess what it is.
It’s perfect for Zoom and other online settings where you can share your screen with a large group and build communication.
By holding the object very close to the camera, it becomes hard to tell what’s being shown.
If no one can guess, gradually move the object farther from the camera to provide hints.
It’s a buzzer-style quiz, so everyone can enjoy participating.
It’s a game that’s especially fun online and is recommended for elementary school students too.
