Games that get everyone excited without any equipment! A collection of simple ideas everyone can enjoy
You want to have fun with friends or family but don’t have any special equipment? That’s exactly when you should try these games! In this article, we introduce no-prop games like charades and “Takenoko Nyokki.” We’ve gathered a variety of games, from quick, casual ones to brain-training challenges that make you think.
Split into teams and compete, and it’ll be even more exciting! Why not try these easy-to-start, super-fun no-equipment games?
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Games That Get Everyone Excited Without Any Equipment! A Simple Collection of Fun Ideas for All (1–10)
Limited Shiritori
Surprisingly tricky! Here are some ideas for “limited shiritori.” Many of us probably played shiritori often as children.
This time, let’s try a themed version of the game.
In the video, they play using only characters that appear in anime, but you could switch the theme to athletes, celebrities, classmates from school, and so on.
The time you spend recalling and thinking should also be good stimulation for your brain.
High-Speed Yamanote Line Game
Test your sense of rhythm! Here’s an idea for a high-speed Yamanote Line game.
Try taking on a fast-paced version of the classic Yamanote Line game.
Normally, the Yamanote Line game involves naming stations on the Yamanote Line in order to a rhythm, but you can also play by changing the theme.
It’s simple, yet the challenge lies in staying flexible and quick-thinking.
And since this version is high-speed, you can expect the tempo to be faster than usual.
Give it a try and have fun while you’re at it!
Number guessing game
It’s a number-guessing game where you try to predict how many people will crouch.
Everyone stands in a circle and, while jumping, says “Ready, 1!” or “2,” guessing how many people will crouch.
You can crouch yourself, or stay standing and just guess the number—it’s up to you.
It’s simple, but it uses both your body and your brain, and it’s a lot of fun.
It’s hard to guess the number of people who will crouch, so when someone nails it, the group is sure to cheer.
It’s also a great game for chilly or rainy days when kids want to move around—you can play it indoors in a small space.
Games that get everyone excited without any equipment! A simple collection of ideas everyone can enjoy (11–20)
Came Alone Game
This game has been featured on TV shows and the like, and it’s really fun because it involves physical movement—you really feel like you’re doing something.
First, one person stands up, raises their hand, and says, “We have one person.” Next, two people stand up together, raise their hands, and say, “We have two people.” Continue increasing the number like this up to about five people, then go back to one person, and keep repeating.
Depending on the number of people, you end up joining different groups, and it becomes funny when you lose track of which team has how many people.
Say one thing, do the opposite game
In this game, players are divided into one person who gives instructions and everyone else.
The others hold hands or link arms.
When the instructor gives a command of “say the same, do the opposite,” the players must do the opposite of what is said.
As the tempo increases or the game goes on longer, people tend to lose focus or get confused, making it more difficult.
Also, depending on the instructor’s call, there will sometimes be “say the same, do the same,” so be careful not to miss those instructions as well.
A game about finding the correct moves
Act out the prompt’s movement and have others guess it.
For example, if the prompt is “forward roll,” the guesser should try various movements that come to mind.
The children around, who know the prompt, should react to each movement.
Decide in advance how to react when the movement is close to the prompt—for example, by cheering.
Using those reactions, the guesser narrows down the correct answer.
It’s also fun to have multiple guessers or to play team versus team.
You don’t need any materials, it’s a simple game, and it’s sure to get everyone excited.
3-letter game
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This three-letter game is played by three people who, using a hint, work together to complete what they think is the correct word.
For example, if the hint is “a type of fish,” the first person might say “sa,” the next person would say “n,” and the last person would say “ma,” completing the three letters to form “sanma.” It’s a game that really makes you think, because you not only have to imagine your own answer based on the hint, but also adjust if things diverge.
Also, depending on the characteristics of the three players, changing the order they go in might improve your chances of winning.