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, Recreation Games, and DIY Using Ropes and Cords (31–40)
DIY with rope: turn an old tire into a low table!
Let me introduce a DIY project using rope.
Believe it or not, you can upcycle an old tire into a stylish coffee table! The method is simple: attach boards to the top and bottom of the tire, then secure the rope with a hot glue gun.
Why not try creating a lovely room that looks like it came straight out of an interior design magazine?
Cool! Battle rope
Here’s a powerful workout using ropes.
“Battle ropes” are an intense training method where you wave two ropes or twist your body to slam them.
It’s said to improve endurance and build strength.
It really makes you want to try it yourself, doesn’t it?
[Magic] The Vanishing and Restoring Rope
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Magic performed with ropes is quite profound; the ways of tying and cutting offer many different presentations.
This one features a knot that seems to slide smoothly along the rope.
As expected, magic truly shines through hand movements, eye contact, and patter.
How you hold the rope to conceal the cut and the technique of pretending to cut—these are the key points!
Top-rope climbing
Top-rope climbing is when you climb an indoor bouldering wall using a rope that has been set up in advance.
Because the rope keeps you safe, you can enjoy climbing relatively safely, making it accessible even for beginners.
Let’s weave a bag with rope
How about trying a DIY bag made only with rope? Rope is like a thick thread—once you learn the stitching techniques, you can weave it quickly.
You can also choose freely from various colors and materials, so planning your project is part of the fun.
It would make a great gift for friends or family, too!
Fun activities using ropes and cords: recreation games and DIY (41–50)
lasso
Speaking of cowboys, their signature is the lasso used to catch prey.
Back in the Showa era, when Westerns were popular in movies and on TV, playing with a lasso was one of the classic children’s games.
It might be fun to set up a stake as a target and soak in that wild-west feeling.
Rope-braiding contest
At this point, it’s less a game of playing with a rope and more a game of making one.
It’s a competition to twist straw into rope—called “nawanai.” The verb nau (to twist/ply) might not be a familiar word.
In some regions where this na(u) is popular, it’s turned into a recreational activity.