32 Games To Play At Home (for Children And Adults)
Boredom is a temporary state in which we have nothing to do and in which we begin to ruminate and turn our heads. In addition, it causes us fatigue and a negative and pessimistic mood.
Boredom can appear in adults, but also in children. And when the latter feel bored, they begin to look for ways to entertain themselves, sometimes even misbehaving in an attempt to get attention. That is why it is important for children to feel stimulated and have fun. In this way, furthermore, They also stimulate your brain while having a good time
In the following lines you can find a list of ideas to play and have fun when you are at home or for your children to have fun We have tried to make the activities varied and, above all, very entertaining.
1. Puzzle
Making a puzzle is a classic home game , and depending on the complexity it may take several days to complete. It will keep you busy and is ideal for all ages. There are simpler and more complex puzzles. The recommended age for use usually appears on the box.
2. Monopoly
Another board game classic that can bring the whole family together in an unprecedented competitive battle Regardless of who wins, the important thing is to have a great time in company. There is both a version for adults and for children (called Monopoly Junior). Be careful, because if not managed well, the game can end in anger and quarrels.
3. Stratego
Stratego is a mythical board game not so recommended for children but for adults It is ideal for those people who enjoy simulating war battles, where intelligence and strategy (as the name indicates) are essential to emerge victorious from war.
4. Color the t-shirts
Ideal for children. To play this game you need to have white t-shirts and t-shirt paint. The game is simple: you have to select different colors and different objects with different shapes For example, a large pepper. You cut it in half and place the part you have cut in the paint so that it works as a brush. Then, you take the pepper and put it on the t-shirt, as if it were a stamp, and a beautiful flower shape is left. Creativity depends on each one.
To play this game you only need colors and a sheet of paper Then you have to draw a tree (as pretty as possible) and place the name of your family members on each branch. It is also possible to place photographs instead of writing the name of each family member.
6. Letters
Card games are also an advisable option for any age For adults, playing poker can be very entertaining, but children can play, for example, matchmaking.
7. Bingo
Family reunions or special occasions are ideal for bringing the whole family together and spending great moments together. After a good dinner, it is always fun to play bingo. It is possible to find bingos in many stores, for example, the classic “Chinese stores”
8. Basket
If you have small children, you may have the classic “ball pool” balls at home , although you can also use other types of small balls. The idea of the game is to take the laundry baskets and put different scores depending on the distance from where the shooter is located. The closest one can be worth 50 points, the next one 100 and the other 150. The game consists of throwing balls and count the score achieved after 5 basket attempts.
9. Collage
To have a fun time with your children you can make a collage , which consists of gluing other materials, such as paper, fabric, photographs, etc., to a fabric, paper or other surface. Creativity depends on each person, but as you have an idea of what you want to do and the collage is built, the satisfaction will increase.
10. City of cars
For the little ones to play with small cars, it is possible to create a circuit or city on the ground with colored adhesive tape. Everyone can build what they want. An entertaining activity not only during creation, but also enjoyable when it is built, as the little ones can use it as a track for their cars.
11. Exercises for the mind
There are different games that can help young and old children exercise their minds, for example, brain training games. But in those moments of boredom, it is also possible to fill in a word search.
12. Hideout
Everyone likes to play hide and seek, but the ideal is to have a big house This game is designed for the little ones, but perhaps some adults would also like to play.
13. The dark room
A very fun game is the dark room One person must wait outside the room, while the others hide and turn off the light so that the room is dark. Once they have hidden, they tell the boy to come in and look for them. Once inside, he must find them and guess who he is and also say his name. The game ends when the search engine finds all the hidden ones.
This game is the typical one that every living being has played It consists of one person (the one directing the game) must say the phrase: “I see, I see…” And the other (or others) asks: “What do you see?” The first (again) says: “A little thing…” The others ask: “What little thing is it?” The first then says: “A little thing that begins with the letter…”. Depending on the letter it says, the others must find out which object that is visible to everyone is the one that the person directing the game has chosen.
15. What will it be, will it be?
To play this game you need to take a bag and put objects you find around the house : A ball, a pen, a stuffed animal… Then, you have to blindfold the other person who must guess what object it is. It is recommended for ages five and up.
16. He who laughs last, laughs best
Two people must sit in front of each other and stare into each other’s eyes without laughing. The moment one of the two laughs, he loses the game. A simple game that requires nothing more than the desire to have a good time and is also fun.
17. Twister
Twister is a fun game that everyone probably knows It consists of placing a type of plastic mat with colored circles. Then we have to make a throw so that an arrow indicates the color we have to step on and we must place one of the members on a circle of that color.
To make a homemade Twister you can take a look at this video:
18. Karaoke
Children and adults love to sing, and playing karaoke is always a good way to pass the time especially for those who feel the passion of music and have a good voice.
19. Fauna
Fauna is a card game in which you need to have a few cent coins on hand It is called fauna because each player must learn the sound of an animal. Then the cards are dealt one at a time and when two players have cards, they must express the animal sound that they have learned. The first one to do it wins a coin from the other.
20. Game of chairs
The game consists of making a circle of chairs It is ideal to play with family or with a group of friends. If 11 people are playing, there must be one less chair, that is, ten. Then, the music plays and when it stops, the participants must sit down. He who does not sit down is eliminated. The game progresses and another chair is removed and the music plays again.
21. Knot with your feet
Participants sit in a chair, with bare feet They place a piece of rope tied to the feet (the rope tied at the ends to the ankles). So, they should try to tie a knot. The first one to do it wins. For adults and children over 10 years old.
A game that allows you to use memory. It’s about recreating a shopping list The first one must say: “I came from the supermarket and I bought oranges.” Then each player must repeat the previously purchased products and add one more. Whoever fails is eliminated, and the game continues until only one participant remains.
23. Read a story
Reading a story is always entertaining, especially when they are very young Obviously, it should be the adult who reads it to them, and if possible, dramatize it and put it in context so that the little ones get into the story.
24. The costumes
Little ones also enjoy dressing up, especially if they have a costume they like If there are several of them, they can exchange roles and have a great time.
25. Video games
There are video games that can be really entertaining when you are in a group, especially those that are played, for example with the Wii, and in which you have to be active to simulate real situations.
26. In search of lost treasure
It is possible to hide various treasures around the house and let the little ones look for them You can give them visible clues or make a map to make it more interesting.
27. Three in a row
Tic-tac-toe is one of the classic games that can be played anywhere It is necessary to have a board (even if it is imaginary) to be able to place the pieces in the form of a 3×3 matrix. The tokens can be nuts, marbles or any object that is around the house. The first one to get a line of three chips wins.
28. Build with paper
Building boats, flowers or paper airplanes is also an option that children may like and that entertains them In the case of airplanes, it’s especially fun when you get them to fly.
29. Telephone
The telephone game is great for the little ones, and the more the better You have to put the kids in line and think of a relatively long sentence. Afterwards, each child must say the phrase secretly to the person next to him, until he reaches the last one who pronounces it. Many times, the initial phrase is distorted and ends in a different phrase.
30. Dominoes
Dominoes are a game that is liked, especially by adults, but also by children It is ideal for playing in free time and real competitions can be held.
31. Sock war
It is necessary to be careful with the furniture when playing this game , so it is ideal if there is a garden in the house or plot. It consists of making balls with the socks and using them as if they were weapons.
32. Homemade bowling
In a space where there is no danger of breaking anything, it is possible to take empty bottles and place them as if they were bowling pins. Then, with a ball (preferably plastic) you have to knock down the objects.
