[For Kids] Fun Either Way: A Collection of Rock-Paper-Scissors Game Ideas

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Casual Rec Games for Everyone (4): After-the-Fact Rock-Paper-Scissors & 7-11

A normal rock-paper-scissors game is too easy! In that case, try playing “after-the-fact rock-paper-scissors.” The leader plays as usual by saying “Jan-ken-pon” and showing rock, paper, or scissors.

The participants must then respond after seeing it and beat that hand.

Because you have to instantly recognize what the leader showed and choose the winning hand, it’s trickier than it sounds.

A few people will slip up and lose or end in a tie.

Try turning it into a knockout format or speeding it up to increase the difficulty and have fun!

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Jump into a rock-paper-scissors game!

Rock-Paper-Scissors Game: Jump Version | A Physical Activity You Can Do Without Contact or Equipment

The “Rock-Paper-Scissors Jump Game,” which combines rock-paper-scissors with jumping, is a playful activity that helps children learn how to use their bodies while potentially improving their athletic ability.

Create waiting spots on the left and right, and have participants play rock-paper-scissors with the person next to them.

The winner then jumps while moving from their current waiting spot to the one on the opposite side.

It’s a simple game that repeats this process, so any child old enough to play rock-paper-scissors can join.

For the jumping styles, start with a “rock” jump keeping both feet together, then move to a “scissors” jump.

After that, switch to a gallop and finally to a “paper” jump.

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Ball Battle

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If you win rock-paper-scissors, throw the ball and try to tag your opponent! Here’s an idea for a ball battle game.

It helps develop decision-making, quick reactions, and control.

The rules are simple: whoever wins rock-paper-scissors holds a colored ball and tries to hit their opponent with it.

The player who loses should move quickly and dodge to avoid getting hit.

It’s a unique and fun game that’s sure to fill the air with laughter before you know it!

Look that way! (Attchi muite hoi) — a Japanese children’s game phrase similar to ‘Look over there!’ used during the ‘acchi muite hoi’ game.

[Kindergarten Game] Rock, Paper, Scissors! Look That Way, Hoi!

A game that starts with rock-paper-scissors! Here are some ideas for “Acchi Muite Hoi.” It’s simple yet exciting—a game that’s so fun you can’t help but laugh! After winning rock-paper-scissors, you try to predict which direction your opponent will look to decide the outcome.

In this game, intuition and timing are key.

It’s easy to play with friends or family, and you’ll find yourselves smiling as you go.

Despite its simple rules, it offers surprising twists and strategic mind games, making it a game you’ll want to play again and again.

Hoka-hoka Janken

Group game “Hoka Hoka Janken” with lyrics

Unique chants make it fun! Here’s an idea for “Hoka-Hoka Janken.” Split into two teams and have players take turns playing rock-paper-scissors.

Use the chant, “Janken, Hoka Hoka, Hokkaido!” before each round.

The representative of the team that wins stays on the spot, while the loser passes the turn to the next person on their team.

There are also variations where the team sizes change, so once everyone gets used to the game, try some tweaks for extra fun!

Clap-Clap Game

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Here are six quick games you can enjoy in short spare moments: “Pat-and-Rub,” where your left and right hands do different movements; the “Rock-Paper-Scissors Game,” where the right hand always has to win; and the “Command Game,” in which you move according to a leader’s instructions, among others.

All of these can be played indoors and work for small to large groups, so everyone can have fun together.

The simple rules make them suitable for children from the early elementary grades, and it’s great that they help develop motor skills.

Because the rules are simple, you can also add variations to adjust the difficulty.

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Tamaire Hoop Rock-Paper-Scissors

Tamaire Hoop Rock-Paper-Scissors

Using items makes it even more exciting! Here’s an idea for a Ball-Toss Hoop Rock-Paper-Scissors game.

When you hear “ball toss,” many people probably think of the equipment used at sports days.

This time, let’s try a version you can easily set up indoors.

All you need are some colored balls and small hula hoops.

As an introduction to the game, it’s a good idea to first give players time to freely toss balls into the hoops.

Ultimately, the activity evolves so that the person who wins rock-paper-scissors within each group gets the role of throwing the balls into the hoop.

Feel free to adapt and arrange the game as you like.