Top 10 Childhood Games To Enjoy With Your Kids

These are some hugely popular childhood games that maybe you have played or at least heard of before. Some of these games are brought from other countries around the world, like for example bomb tag all the way in the cold nordics, or maybe playing with marbles, which is a major childhood classic from all around Asia. Maybe you find interest in these games and try it yourself, or play it with your kids, that is if you have any :)

1. Tag

Tag is a beloved and simple game played all around the world. You might recall playing it with your siblings or other family members, engaging in a fun and slightly competitive game with each other.

2. Red Light, Green Light

You might already be familiar with this game from the popular Korean TV series on Netflix called “Squid Game.” However, for those who aren't acquainted with either the series or the game, here's an explanation. In Red Light, Green Light, someone stands between two points and shouts “Red Light” or “Green Light.” The other players must run towards the target when “Green Light” is called, but must freeze when “Red Light” is shouted. The goal is to be the first to reach the target without being caught moving during “Red Light.”

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3. Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek is a straightforward yet enjoyable game. The game begins with one player, the seeker, counting to a designated number (for example, 30 seconds) while the other players hide. The first person found becomes the next seeker, and the last person to be found wins the game.

4. Bomb Tag

Bomb Tag is a Norwegian favorite involving tossing a ball among players. If the ball is dropped, a 10-second timer begins, and players must pass the ball quickly before it “explodes.” If the ball “explodes” while you're holding it, you're out of the game.

5. Cube Games

The Cube Game can be a bit complex to explain in text, so there’s a video below for a clearer demonstration. The game itself is highly enjoyable, and you can find it at a low price on the internet or in retail stores.

6. Marbles

You’ve probably played various marble games, such as trying to hit them with other marbles, tossing them into a hole, or clinking them together.

7. Chess

Chess is more of a strategy game than a physical one. You may have played it casually to relax and exercise your mind. Today, chess is a world-class sport enjoyed by many people.

8. Hangman

Hangman is extremely popular when you have a piece of paper and a pen. The game involves guessing letters to complete a word while trying to prevent a stick figure from being drawn to completion.

9. Hot Potato

Hot Potato is a simple yet entertaining game. Imagine holding the hottest potato in the world (or any other object, like a ball). You can only hold it for a brief moment before throwing it to someone else. If the “potato” touches the ground, you're out of the game.

10. Jump Rope

Jump Rope is a widely known game. Due to its simplicity, many have adapted it into a sport. The basic rules are to jump over a long rope without touching it while two others swing it above your head.