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Recommended outdoor games you can enjoy without any equipment

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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

We were all set to have a blast playing outside, but realized we didn’t have any equipment like balls or rackets! So here are some outdoor games you can enjoy even without any gear.

All you need are the people you’re playing with! You might use things you find in nature or draw lines in the sand, but there’s no need to bring anything from home.

There are games for big groups as well as ones that are fun with just a few people, so if you find something you want to try, give it a go!

Recommended outdoor games you can enjoy without any equipment (21–30)

Adults going all out at the park!

[Full Power] Adults Playing Outside at the Park with Everything They've Got!? [Kotorokotoro] [Hyotan-Oni]

Adults going all out at the park!

Games we used to play as kids can be surprisingly fun even after we grow up.

So why not enjoy some outdoor games for the first time in a while? Here we introduce two types of tag games: “Kotorokotoro” and “Hyotan Oni.” In Kotorokotoro, players are divided into one chaser (oni) and the children.

The children line up, placing their hands on the shoulders of the person in front.

The oni faces the line, and wins if they can tag the child at the very end.

In Hyotan Oni, you draw a gourd-shaped safe zone on the ground, and the children run around inside it.

The oni reaches in from outside the gourd, and if they manage to tag someone, they swap roles with that person.

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Rhythm play with words

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Rhythm play with words

Word Rhythm Play is a game you can enjoy while moving your body, building vocabulary and a sense of rhythm, and training skills like quick thinking and problem-solving.

Listen to the beat and match your words to it.

Any words are fine, but the key is to stay on rhythm.

Start with an easy beat and gradually increase the difficulty.

Once you get used to it, adding handclaps while playing can make it even more exciting.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced outdoor games you can play without any equipment—did you find one you’d like to try? There were all kinds, from classic favorites to some with a unique twist.

Many of these games are fun not only for children but also for adults, so go ahead and enjoy them regardless of age!