Fun activities, recreational games, and DIY using ropes and cords
We’ve gathered fun rope-based games, recreational activities, and DIY ideas! When you think of ropes, the classics like long rope jumping, tug-of-war, and elements of obstacle courses come to mind, right?
This time, we’ve collected everything from those classics to some more elaborate and quirky ideas! And it’s not always easy to come up with rope-based DIY projects, is it? But actually, there are lots of wonderful DIYs you can enjoy with rope, so we’ll introduce those as well! Use this as inspiration for playing with rope or for when you want to make something!
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Fun Activities Using Ropes and Cords: Recreation Games and DIY (11–20)
DIY☆Rope Trash Can
How about decorating a simple plastic trash bin with colorful rope? Just fix the rope in place with a hot glue gun and you can create a stylish trash bin like this.
You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop.
Why not try it when you want to refresh your room’s interior?
Double Dutch
Jumping rope with two ropes—turning that into a sport is “Double Dutch.” In teams of three or more, they create acrobatic, fast-paced moves through teamwork.
Every year, the American Double Dutch League and the National Double Dutch League hold world championships in the United States, and representative teams from Japan also take part!
Making a rug mat with rope
When it comes to rug mats, you often see ones made by braiding rope in folk-style shops and the like.
How about trying to make a rope rug yourself? Rugs are a highlight of interior decor that can dramatically change the look of a room.
Choose your own colors and shapes, and weave a piece you’ll love! And if you say you made it yourself, your friends are sure to be impressed!
Let’s weave with rope! Hammock
When it comes to dream furniture, I think many people would name a hammock.
The gentle swaying, the atmosphere, and the comfort of a hammock are simply irresistible! So let’s weave one using rope! Since it needs to be quite strong, be careful when choosing your rope.
It’s hard work to make, but using your favorite materials and colors will make the joy of finishing it all the greater!
With a rope! Let’s play train (pretend train)
“Train pretend play” that children who love trains can enjoy with just a single rope.
You can tie a rope to a cushion to make it look like a train and slide it across a smooth floor—there are lots of ways to play! Simply tying the rope into a loop and stepping inside also works for train pretend play.
Try different variations and have fun!
Playing tug-of-war with my dog!
With just a single rope, you might be able to play with your dog in a different way than usual.
Make the rope into a loop and hand it over, then pull on it together for a game of tug-of-war.
You could also make the rope thicker or braid the end to give it a satisfying chew.
Give it a try when you play with your dog!
Fun activities using ropes and cords: recreation games and DIY (21–30)
It’s not so easy even with a rope.
This game is played by rhythmically jumping between the ropes to the children’s song “Nakanaka Hoi.” It’s perfect for training reflexes and the whole body’s muscles.
The lyrics are simple, so be sure to learn them.
The repeating rhythm makes it a magical game you’ll want to play over and over!