Popularity ranking of recreational activities for children

Co-op Challenge22rank/position

Aim for consecutive successes in Snow Man’s “9-Member Cooperation Challenge”!

If you’ve got a solid block of time, try a cooperative challenge that aims for consecutive successes! Since many of these are featured on TV shows and YouTube, they’re likely to feel familiar even to elementary school kids.

The more people you have, the tougher it gets, but doing it with a close-knit group is sure to make it even more exciting! The possibilities are endless—anything that can be pulled off can become the material.

You can customize it however you like, from tongue twisters to sports skills, so start with something that seems doable and have fun with it!

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KEI

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Bomb game23rank/position

[Game] Mission! Spin it so it doesn’t explode! [Balloon Bomb Game 💣]

This is a bomb game where you pass a ball while braving the thrill of an impending explosion! Players pass a balloon around to the music.

If your group enjoys a bit of wordplay, you can spice it up by answering prompts like “animal names” as you pass it.

Keep passing the ball to others until the music stops or the leader shouts “Boom!” to simulate an explosion.

The suspense of not knowing when the balloon will blow is exciting! Since the balloon doesn’t actually pop, children who dislike loud noises can enjoy the game too.

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tsukada moe

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NG word game24rank/position

Tokyo B Shonen [NG Word Game] gets hyped playing Indian Poker!

The “NG Word Game” is a game where you hold a conversation while trying not to say certain forbidden words.

It’s fun to watch because players don’t know their own NG words and chat nervously.

Since the game requires a game master, the person who takes on that role can enjoy it even more.

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sasashina

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Gorilla Game25rank/position

[Class Activity] Guaranteed to Succeed, Laugh-Out-Loud! Gorilla Game

Let me introduce a game that will have your class roaring with laughter: the Gorilla Game.

Choose one child in the classroom, and have them answer every question from the questioner with the word “Gorilla.” For example, if the question is, “What did you eat for breakfast today?” the child answers, “Gorilla.” Of course, the questioner should react with a funny comeback to the “Gorilla” answer.

This back-and-forth will make the kids burst into laughter.

Make sure the final question sets up a punchline.

Also, the questioner’s reactions are key—add some facial expressions to make it even more exciting.

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Nakajima Junko

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Bamboo Shoot Nyoki26rank/position

Takenoko Nyokki (from “The Latest and Most Fun Recreation Games”)

“Takenoko Nyokki” is a game that became popular on the variety show Nep League, featuring the comedy trio Neptune.

The rules are simple: the game starts with the chant, “Takenoko, takenoko, nyokkikki!” After the chant, players raise their joined hands above their heads, and if you can say “X-nyokki!” without overlapping with anyone else, you win.

The X is a number, and players should call out the numbers in order starting from 1, up to the number of participants.

If two or more people call the same “X-nyokki!” or if you fail to say it and end up as the last one remaining, you lose.

It’s a contest to be the quickest without overlapping.

The game is simple but surprisingly psychological, so it can be nerve‑wracking.

Once you understand the rules, it’s a lot of fun—grade schoolers can get really excited playing it!

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Yuuko.S

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Bingo Relay27rank/position

[Recreation] Bingo Relay

This is a game played on a 3×3 grid of nine squares, where the team that first places three cones in a row wins.

Place cones so they form a straight line vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.

Each team has only three cones, so from the fourth runner onward, move an already placed cone.

When switching runners, always tag to make the change.

This game requires you to instantly grasp the situation and decide your next move.

It’s also important not only to align your own team’s cones, but to block the other team from completing theirs.

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sasashina

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boomerang28rank/position

How to Make a Cardboard Boomerang

Let’s make a boomerang out of cardboard that, when thrown far, spins and comes back to you.

The shape is crucial to ensure it spins steadily and returns, so it’s best to use a ruler and build it precisely.

First, cut the cardboard into a base shape with four arms extending outward, then add weight by applying tape to it.

Adjust the angle of each wing while fine-tuning the design to achieve a form that spins well and comes back.

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kappamaki

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