Perfect for killing time! A roundup of games for three people to enjoy
What kinds of games can you play when there are three people—like a close-knit trio, three siblings, or a family of three? Some games are easier with an even number, but once it’s an odd number, certain games get harder to play, right? In this article, we’ll introduce games you can play with your body or hands that work for three people.
We’ve gathered games you can use in various situations: to get some exercise, to burn off extra energy, or to kill time when you have a free moment.
Spend a fun time moving your body and hands together with your children or friends!
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Psychological Warfare & Deduction Party Game (1–10)
Werewolf game
Speaking of Werewolf, it’s a popular game where players are divided into villagers and werewolves hiding among them.
Using various clues, you try to identify who the werewolves are during the day.
Then at night, the werewolves attack one person—that’s how the game progresses.
You can play it face-to-face with as few as three people, and it gets even more fun if you play online with others.
It’s also great to make friends on the internet, isn’t it? It feels like online gaming has evolved even further due to COVID.
Telepathy Game
Do you all know the telepathy game? This time, I’ll introduce a version of the telepathy game that’s super exciting even with three players.
The rules are simple: one person chooses a topic.
Then all three answer at the same time.
If all three answers match, it’s a big win! The goal is to see how many topics the three of you can get right together.
Even if you don’t match, you might discover something new about your friends.
Try coming up with topics and give it a go with your friends! It’s sure to be a blast.
Psychological Warfare & Deduction Games (11–20)
Who am I? game
Let me introduce the “Who Am I?” game, which you can enjoy while using your imagination.
It’s a game where you guess what something is based on various hints.
For example, if the answer to the quiz is a refrigerator, you might give clues like: “I have doors,” “I am cold,” and “I come in large and small sizes.” By personifying the answer and providing several hints, the participants try to figure out what it is.
It’s exciting to search among many possibilities for the one that matches all the conditions.
The sense of satisfaction when you get the right answer can be addictive, too.
First Impressions Game
This first-impression game is about choosing “the person who is XX” from among the participants.
One person is the parent, and the rest are children to start the game.
The parent gives a prompt like “the Xth most XX person here,” and at the signal, everyone points to the person who best fits.
The person who gets the most votes loses.
How you choose the prompts will be key to making the game exciting.
As the name First-Impression Game suggests, it’s important to answer based on your immediate impression without overthinking.
It’s also great because you can play right away without any props.
An interview where you must not say “yes”
Introducing a game invented by the hugely popular YouTuber duo, Sky Peace, called the “Don’t Say ‘Yes’ Interview.” It originated from a video they released in 2020, and since then many YouTubers have taken on the challenge, so chances are you’ve seen it before.
Here’s how to play: split into an interviewer and an applicant, and the interviewer asks questions as if it were a job interview.
The rule is that the applicant must not say the word “yes” at any point during the conversation.
Since “yes” is a word people tend to use frequently when speaking with someone senior, watching someone desperately try to avoid saying it is guaranteed to make you laugh.
Yes-No Game
The Yes/No Game is an interactive communication game in which you deduce an answer through questions that can be answered with “yes” or “no.” Here’s how to play: First, the answerer writes the answer on a piece of paper and keeps it hidden from everyone.
Writing it down prevents changing the answer later.
Then the questioners ask the answerer questions that can be answered with “yes” or “no.” For example, if the answer is “apple,” they might ask, “Is it food?” In this way, the questioners gather clues and figure out the answer.
It’s especially recommended for people who enjoy deduction games!
Bobu Jiten
If you’re looking for a game that three people can enjoy, “Bobu Jiten” (Bob’s Dictionary) is just right.
It’s a wordplay game where you explain katakana words using new meanings, letting your imagination run wild and getting everyone excited.
No props are needed, so it’s great that you can start right away.
It’s perfect for relaxed fun with family and friends, keeping indoor time far from boring.
Since it’s a brainy, thinky kind of play, you don’t have to worry about loud noise.
Why not spend a fun time laughing together while competing over your wordcraft?