I want to play together on Mother’s Day! A collection of games the whole family can enjoy
The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day.
Many people give their mom a gift every year on Mother’s Day.
In households with small children, even if everyone wants to do something together, some may be unsure what exactly to do.
So in this article, we’ve gathered games and activities that everyone can enjoy while expressing everyday gratitude to Mom.
These ideas aren’t just for Mother’s Day—they’re also great for Mom’s birthday and other occasions.
Use them as inspiration whenever you want to show your appreciation to your mother.
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I want to play together on Mother’s Day! A collection of games to get the whole family excited (41–50)
Plastic Bottle Bowling
It’s a game where you line up plastic bottles filled with water and roll a ball to hit them, competing to see how many you can knock down.
Since you only have to roll the ball, even children and older adults can give it a try.
You can adjust the difficulty by changing the size of the bottles and the way you arrange them.
Sevens (card game)
It’s a card game using a standard deck.
The basic rule is to play cards in order that are adjacent in number to the one currently on the table.
It’s a very simple game, so the rules are easy to understand, and if you play with young children, it can also help them learn numbers.
Werewolf game
How about trying the popular game Werewolf? It’s a deduction game where you guess who the werewolves are hiding among the villagers.
The only clues are conversations.
Everyone discusses and narrows down who the werewolf might be.
Of course, the werewolf side will act so they don’t get found out.
It’s a thrilling, brainy psychological battle.
Telephone game
It’s a game where players pass along a prompt in order, trying to convey the words accurately all the way to the last person.
You can simply guess “what was said,” or you can turn the prompt into a question and have the last person give the answer to that question, which is also fun.
There’s also a fun variation where players draw pictures to pass the message along—an illustration-based telephone game.
Shogi piece stacking game
It’s a game where you stack shogi pieces into a pile and pick them up one by one with a single finger without making any sound.
Even the tiniest “click” is not allowed.
It’s a nerve-wracking game that makes your fingers tremble.
Listen carefully to make sure your opponent doesn’t make a sound.
Handmade savon gem
Here’s how to make Savon Gem, adorable handmade soaps that look just like ice cream or sweets: melt clear soap, add color with dyes, cut out shapes with molds, then embed them in transparent clear soap.
They make great gifts, but how about gathering the whole family and making them together?
Handmade book
How about turning all your memories so far into a handmade book together? Print and paste the photos from your outings, decorate with washi tape and ribbons, and create a keepsake album.
Making it together and giving it to your mom would make a wonderful memento, too.