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There are times when you want to liven things up with fun games, like at a birthday house party or a kids’ club event.
So in this article, we’ve gathered a bunch of party games for children!
We’ll introduce many options—from games you can play without any props, to simple card games, and even games that use sweets kids love.
If you’re looking for party games that kids will enjoy, be sure to use this as a reference.
Let’s make the party the kids are looking forward to even more exciting!
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[For Kids] Popular Party Games: Fun and Exciting Games (1–10)
linked ring traversal
How about trying this game when you move up a grade in elementary school and your class changes? First, have each group hold hands.
Then, pass a looped ribbon around the circle from person to person without letting go of each other’s hands until it reaches the last person.
If anyone lets go, you have to start over! This will surely get everyone excited and help you all become friends quickly!
NG word game
This is a pretty brainy game called the “NG Word Game.” You hold up a piece of paper above your head with an NG (forbidden) word written on it so you can’t see it, and the rule is that you must not say that word.
You can see your opponent’s NG word, so the key to victory is how cleverly you can lead them into saying it.
Don’t clam up—go on the offensive and keep pushing!
Reverse word game
The rules are simple.
I’ll say a word backwards, and you have to guess the original word.
For example, if I say “いけと,” the original is “とけい” (clock).
Some of you might think it’s that easy! Three letters are fine, but it actually gets tricky as the number of characters increases.
Give it a try at elementary school!
A game where you insert sticks only for the dice roll results
There’s a toy that holds a balloon.
You roll a die and insert that number of sticks.
Of course, if the balloon pops, you lose.
The fear of a balloon popping is unpleasant for both kids and adults, isn’t it? Still, you’d think it could pop with just one stick… but it actually doesn’t pop that often.
Gesture Game
Another classic: the “gesture game.” It’s a fun game where adults and kids can all play together! You have to act out the prompt using only gestures, without any words.
It’s funny to watch people try so hard to convey something that would be instantly clear if they just said it out loud! Show off your physical expression skills!
The contents of the box are a werewolf game.
This game combines the popular party games “What’s in the Box?” and “Werewolf.” Each participant has a box in front of them with an opening for their hand.
Normally, you put your hand in and feel what’s inside—but some people have nothing in their box.
Everyone discusses what they feel while touching the contents, but the person with an empty box—the so-called “werewolf”—must exchange opinions skillfully so their identity isn’t revealed.
If they’re found out, the werewolf loses; if they successfully deceive everyone, they win.
Bomb game
The bomb game.
It’s a game that’s probably well known among children.
Everyone sits in a circle facing inward and passes a ball—treated as a “bomb”—to the next person in time with the music.
The person in charge of the music stops it at any moment they like.
Whoever is holding the bomb when the music stops is out.
The person who’s out does a forfeit, like an impersonation, though depending on the rules you can also play so that a forfeit is only done after someone is out a certain number of times.
It’s also recommended because it can be played indoors without taking up much space.
The “Haa” game
It’s a game called “Haa.” There are cards for different kinds of “haa”: the confused ‘haa?’ (why?), the powering-up ‘haa,’ the dumbfounded ‘haa,’ the impressed ‘haa,’ the angry ‘haa,’ the feigning-ignorance ‘haa,’ the surprised ‘haa,’ and the heartbroken ‘haa.’ You draw a card and act out that “haa,” and everyone tries to guess which “haa” it is.
There are also other card types, like various “wan” (dog barks), various “nyaa” (cat meows), various ways to say “I like it,” various “yeah/uh-huh,” various laughs, winks, “hmm,” “geez/come on,” and more.
It’s a lively party game best enjoyed with a big group.
Spy Infiltration Game
This “Spy Infiltration Game” lets you have fun like a master thief.
Just like in spy movies, you’ll stretch red tape down the hallway to mimic infrared sensors, and then try to slip through the tape to reach the treasure waiting at the end.
Step into the action and be the hero, just like in the movies!
Juice Perfect-Sip Game
When you think of parties, drinks are a must—juice included, right? How about trying a game that uses juice? Prepare some plastic cups and pour in the drink, but mark a line on each cup with a pen.
Put on a blindfold and drink the juice through a straw, then take off the blindfold when you think you’ve reached the line.
The person who gets closest to the line wins.
You can find all kinds of party straws at 100-yen shops and similar stores.
It’ll be even more fun if you hunt down some quirky straws and give it a try!