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Recommended activities and recreational games for November: A collection of ideas to enjoy autumn

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November brings a deepening chill.

As the natural world turns shades of red and yellow, are you looking for autumn activities everyone can enjoy together? In this article, we’ve gathered a variety of games and recreational activities, featuring plenty of autumn delights like sweet potatoes and acorns.

They all use familiar materials like newspaper and paper cups, so they’re easy to play with family and friends.

You’ll also find rhythm games set to children’s songs and active games to warm up your body—perfect for making autumn memories!

Recommended games and recreational activities for November: A collection of ideas to enjoy autumn (71–80)

Ball arranging game

Ball Arrangement Game (3×3, 4×4) [Indoor Physical Activity Example]

Ball arranging game

Maybe it’s easiest to think of it as a real-life version of tic-tac-toe.

Split into two teams and compete.

In a relay style, players place balls one by one, and the first team to line up three in a row wins.

The key is stopping the other team from placing their pieces where they want.

Since it’s a team match, it gets pretty heated.

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Ball rolling game

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Ball rolling game

Lay down a towel and roll a ball from a distance.

It’s a game where you compete to see how much of the ball you can land on the towel.

Think of it like curling—that might make it easier to picture.

You can play it anywhere, so it’s great not just for November but all year round.

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Treasure Hunt

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Treasure Hunt

Kids love exciting things like adventures and explorations, don’t they? Even just walking down a road they’ve never seen before or going to a different park can open up their world, so I think many children enjoy playing outside.

But when it’s raining and they can’t play outdoors, they have to give up those exciting activities.

That’s when a treasure hunt game is perfect! Hide some sweets or small toys somewhere in the house as the “treasure.” Then make instruction sheets to guide them there—solve riddles, clear missions, and try to get the treasure! It’s a game that parents and kids can really enjoy together!

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Finger Smash

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Finger Smash

Depending on the region, this game is known by various names such as “Issei no se.” You stick out both fists, and at the moment you call out a number—or someone else does—you raise your thumbs.

If the called number matches the total number of thumbs raised, that person is out.

The last person remaining loses.

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Beef Tongue Game

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Beef Tongue Game

It’s a game where you clap at the right timing.

You say “ushi” out loud and express “tan” by clapping.

Each time the phrase loops, the number of “tan” claps increases.

If you clap the wrong number of times or say “ushi” incorrectly, you lose.

It’s a game that actually makes you think quite a bit.

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In conclusion

November is a season when you can enjoy games and recreational activities that incorporate the flavors and nature of autumn.

We introduced a variety of ways to play, from easy indoor activities to games that get everyone moving.

Games themed around children’s songs and seasonal foods can also spark intergenerational communication.

Please enjoy autumn recreation filled with new discoveries and smiles!