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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!

Physical activity games and hand-play games (31–40)

Jump into a rock-paper-scissors game!

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Jump into a rock-paper-scissors game!

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.

Lip-sync song guessing game

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Lip-sync song guessing game

The lip-sync song guessing game is something even people who love listening to music but aren’t confident singing can enjoy, and it works well at workplaces or schools.

The presenter picks a song, then lip-syncs it—paying close attention to intonation and rhythm—without making any sound.

The guessers carefully watch the presenter’s mouth and facial expressions to figure out what song it is.

At first, it’s best to choose familiar songs that everyone knows.

Once everyone gets the hang of it, you can make the game more exciting by shortening the sung sections or speeding up the delivery.

Saying the same things, doing the opposite game.

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Whether played as a team battle or a solo match, the “Same Words, Opposite Actions Game” is a fun way to train cognitive skills: your head understands the instruction, but your body must do the opposite.

First, choose a leader; the leader gives the commands while saying, “Same words, opposite actions: [command].” Participants must move in the direction opposite to the instruction.

Anyone who moves the wrong way loses.

It’s a fun game that gets you thinking while moving your body.

Try both the team version and the individual version!

Shiritori Association Game

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A brain-teasing, everyone-can-enjoy shiritori association game where you play as a cat and slip in “being cutesy/affectionate” and “association” between turns, imagining and saying words as you go.

When it’s your turn, think quickly and say a word with good tempo to keep the chain going.

If you fall behind the rhythm or say something that doesn’t fit the association, you’re out.

The more players, the livelier it gets.

Keep a gentle expression as you aim to clear the game!

Post-decision rock-paper-scissors according to instructions

Rock-paper-scissors after the fact, according to the instructions!
Post-decision rock-paper-scissors according to instructions

This activity requires quick decision-making, and in response to instructions, playing “after-the-fact rock-paper-scissors” also hinges on your ability to concentrate.

The method is simple: participants march in place and play rock-paper-scissors with the instructor.

During the game, the instructor gives commands like “Lose” or “Win,” so participants must think on their feet and choose their hand accordingly.

Keeping a lively tempo makes it even more exciting.

If your response ends up opposite to the instructor’s instruction, you lose on the spot.

Give it a try!

Active Body Games and Hand-Play Games (41–50)

Human chair challenge with three people

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Let’s join forces and use our bodies to take on the challenge of making a chair.

When you think of a human-made chair, the “air chair” with your back against a wall might come to mind.

An air chair made by three people results in three chairs, but in this activity, three people will create one chair together.

Each of the three will support one another with their bodies to form a chair.

By using your thighs, arms, and core muscles to support each other, the chair will come together.

You can try this any time, but you might need some strength training to successfully complete the chair.

Three-Letter Game

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Here’s an introduction to a game where three people combine their ideas to have fun: the Three-Letter Game.

For a given prompt, three players each provide one letter to form a three-letter word.

If the word fits the prompt, it’s correct.

If it doesn’t match the prompt or results in an unnatural word, it’s incorrect.

Each player should infer a word that fits the prompt and contribute their letter.

The first player looks for a correct three-letter word based on the prompt, and each subsequent player builds on the previous letter to complete the word.

Adding a time limit makes the game even more exciting.