Fun Indoor Games for Elementary School Kids Without Any Equipment

Rock-Paper-Scissors Train

Buu’s Visit to the Nursery School (Rock-Paper-Scissors Train)

Here’s an introduction to “Janken Train,” a group game that’s widely enjoyed.

In Janken Train, two people play rock-paper-scissors; the loser moves behind the winner, places their hands on the winner’s shoulders, and joins the line.

Repeating this creates a long line like a train.

The excitement of winning and losing at rock-paper-scissors is part of the fun, and so is moving around in a line and cheering for the person at the front.

By the way, there are variations, such as “Kira-Kira Train,” where if the person at the front loses, the people who were connected scatter in all directions.

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Look that way, hoi!

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

There’s a game called “Acchi Muite Hoi” that can be considered a variation of rock-paper-scissors.

Acchi Muite Hoi is based on traditional parlor games and has long been loved by the Japanese.

Its appeal lies in the excitement of quickly pointing a finger in some direction at the cue of “Acchi muite hoi,” and the thrill of deciding which way to turn your face.

By the way, in the original version, if the direction of the finger and the direction the face turns match, the pointer wins, but there’s also a rule set where the pointer loses.

That version is called “Kocchi Muite Hoi.”

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Icebreakers that even elementary school students can enjoy

[Hilarious] Recommended for Elementary School Kids! 5 Icebreaker Ideas for Small Groups (Compilation)

Both children and adults can feel a bit nervous when playing with someone they’re meeting for the first time.

Here are some recommended games for those moments.

For example, there are games like “Rock-Paper-Scissors Catch & Go,” “Mirror Stretch,” “Become a Stick,” and “Stand Up.” There’s also a game called “Guide the Way,” which has three levels so you can gradually increase the difficulty as you play.

By sharing the same goal of cooperating to reach the finish at the end, you might even deepen your bond.

Without Katakana

Simple and fun! A class-energizing activity: “Katakana-less”

We use katakana for many names in daily life.

Katakana is familiar, but let’s try playing without using it.

First, show items that have katakana names and have people describe them without using katakana.

For example, for “pen,” someone might answer, “something you write with that isn’t a pencil.” It’s a game where you shift your thinking a bit, describe the given topic without using katakana, and have others guess.

If the topic is “game,” you could describe it as “something where you use your fingertips to control characters on the screen.” From there, everyone tries to guess the topic together.

Explaining with your current vocabulary makes for a good brain exercise.

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A game about finding the correct moves

Fun games you can play with friends

Act out the prompt’s movement and have others guess it.

For example, if the prompt is “forward roll,” the guesser should try various movements that come to mind.

The children around, who know the prompt, should react to each movement.

Decide in advance how to react when the movement is close to the prompt—for example, by cheering.

Using those reactions, the guesser narrows down the correct answer.

It’s also fun to have multiple guessers or to play team versus team.

You don’t need any materials, it’s a simple game, and it’s sure to get everyone excited.

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Colorful Ninja Game

[Viral] We played the Color Ninja game for fun, and everyone had a mental breakdown like in stock trading lol

Let me introduce the “Color Ninja Game,” which incorporates ninja moves that kids love.

After everyone makes a ninja-like motion as if throwing shuriken—“shoo, shoo!”—someone gives a prompt that includes a color, and the next person answers.

The great thing is you can play without any equipment.

Pick a starting point and keep the action moving along—it looks like it would be a lot of fun.

Once you get used to it, speeding it up increases the difficulty and excitement.

It’s a game that brings smiles to everyone with the spontaneous, funny prompts and answers.

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Gorilla Game

[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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