10 Games for Kids and Their Friends

No toys? Here are a few games that kids can play with their friends.

1. Tag: A classic game where one player is “it” and tries to tag other players, who then become “it”.
2. Red Light, Green Light: A game where players take turns being the person in charge who calls out “green light” or “red light” and players have to freeze or move accordingly.
3. Simon Says: A game where players follow the commands of the person who is “Simon” but only if the command starts with “Simon says”.
4. Capture the Flag: A team game where players try to capture the other team’s flag while protecting their own.
5. Duck, Duck, Goose: A game where players sit in a circle and one player walks around tapping others on the head saying “duck, duck, goose” and then trying to run around the circle before the tapped player catches them.
6. Red Rover: A game where players form two lines and take turns trying to break through the other team’s line by calling out “Red Rover, Red Rover, send [name] right over”.
7. Hopscotch: A game where players throw a small object into numbered squares drawn on the ground and then hop or jump through the squares to retrieve it.
8. Four Square: A game where players hit a small rubber ball with their hands into a square drawn on the ground, trying to eliminate other players and move up to the “king” square.
9. Mother, May I?: A game where players have to ask for permission to take certain actions, such as “Mother, may I take two giant steps forward?”
10. Hula Hoop Toss: A game where players take turns trying to throw small objects into a hula hoop placed on the ground.