Fun Indoor Games for Elementary School Kids Without Any Equipment

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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Team Gesture Game Competition

Team Gesture Quiz Battle!

It’s a game where one person on the team looks at a prompt and acts it out with gestures, while the other members try to guess what it is.

It tests the team’s ability to cooperate—choosing movements that are as clear as possible and carefully observing even the small details.

Setting a time limit to push for quicker answers is also recommended; the rush to convey the idea might lead to some funny, unexpected movements.

If you gradually make the prompts more detailed and difficult, you’ll likely start to see each person’s unique style in which parts they focus on when they move.

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Onomatopoeia Game

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Word association is a game you can jump into and enjoy right away.

It gets even more fun if you turn it into an onomatopoeia game where you answer with sound effects for whatever comes to mind.

For example, if the previous person says “train,” you could reply with “clackety-clack.” Another tip is to keep giving the prompt “computer” repeatedly before switching to a different prompt.

Suddenly changing the prompt creates a sense of urgency in the answers.

There’s also a tense, exciting anticipation about when the prompt will change or when someone will change it.

Liven things up with unique prompts and onomatopoeia!

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Play the Signal Game Indoors!

A simple game you can play in your room: 'Traffic Light Game'

The “Traffic Signal Game,” where everyone follows the leader’s instructions, is a play activity that can help develop the ability to listen carefully and the judgment to act immediately.

When the signal is blue, take one marching step; when it’s yellow, shake your head left and right and look around; when it’s red, squat down.

Listen closely to which color the leader calls and act accordingly.

If the leader calls a color other than the three, everyone says “nai-nai” (meaning “no such color”).

There’s no winning or losing in this game, so just have fun moving your body!

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Clap-Clap Game

A clapping game you can use for class activities! #MimasakaUniversity

Let me introduce the Clap-Clap Game that always gets the class excited.

The rules are simple: the leader moves both hands, and the participants watch the leader’s movements and clap their hands exactly when the leader’s hands overlap.

It’s a game where you enjoy clapping in sync with the timing.

Carefully observe the leader’s movements and match your timing.

It’s also important for the leader to be creative with their motions to make the game more exciting.

Even if someone claps at the wrong time, it turns into laughter and makes the game even more fun.

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Pyramid Rock-Paper-Scissors

Pyramid Rock-Paper-Scissors: Guaranteed to be a hit! A recreational activity

Perfect for class or grade-level activities! Here’s a fun idea for Pyramid Rock-Paper-Scissors.

Rock-Paper-Scissors is a simple, classic game that always gets everyone excited, and with a few tweaks, it becomes even more engaging for kids! After splitting into Defense and Offense teams, the Defense team stands on the lines drawn in a pyramid shape.

The Offense team aims to defeat the King by playing rock-paper-scissors against the Defense team and advancing with each win.

A key rule for the Offense team: if you lose a round, you must return to the starting point!

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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