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Welcome to FunandGames.org a free online archive of games and activities since 1999.

There are literally hundreds of games and activities, with more being added on a regular basis. Feel free to browse what’s there or if you are looking for a specific game or activity use the search, categories or tags.

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All games and activities are categorised and tagged. UK English spelling is used as the main language throughout the site. ‘Search’ will also search categories, tags as well as any text within the posts. We can’t promise every game has all possible tags or categories so if something is missing contact us to suggest an edit.

Latest posts

  • Pick up Song
    One of games used in the BBC Radio 4’s programme “I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue” (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnwb). Easier to think of this as a type of an, ‘a cappella Karaoke‘,…
  • Word for Word
    One of games used in the BBC Radio 4’s programme “I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue” (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qnwb). Typically played by two teams of 2. In this game, each team member…
  • Ball Labyrinth
    Ball Labyrinth is an oversized version of ‘Marble Labyrinth’ which is known by a number of other names as well as few commercial versions. The premise is always through dexterity…
  • Balloon Stomp
    Simple, fun game that seems to have a lot of different names. Game: You will need one or a couple of small balloons for everybody playing and a way to…
  • It’s a bit dicey
    Here’s a rather interesting, easy party or small group challenge promoted by Outscord (https://www.facebook.com/reel/2113096102856251) You’ll need icelolly sticks (popsicle sticks) and a set of 6 regular dice. You’ll probably find…
  • Roll and Run
    Could have sworn this was already listed as a one of the relays on this site. I’ll amend if I do find it duplicated. A simple, but fun relay race…
  • Chain relay
    When I saw this being played it did rather give the vibes of expecting to hear somewhere in the background the Fleetwood Mac song “The Chain” 🙂 It’s easy and…
  • Supporters page
    So the experiment begins 🙂 I’ve been running Fun and Games.org for over 26 years as a private, independent website of games and activities that I knew about and continued…
  • Circle slapping hands game
    Known as: “Banks of the Hanky Panky” “Quack Diddly Oso” A group, circle singing game activity, published by the Pulaski Area Community Education organisation, Wisconsin, United States. However, judging by…
  • “Roly Poly” – Singing and Parachute Game
    Lovely fun singing game with a parachute developed by Lena Leon. particularly for young children (KS2). Probably works best with a smaller (approx 2.5 meter (8′-9′)) well-built parachute, and you’ll…
  • Sock Snatchers
    When I saw this being promoted by RHS Rams Cheerleading, it reminded me of Sock Wrestling that we played at various playschemes. Sock Snatchers, however, differs by allowing everybody to…
  • Great Wall
    Similar to British Bulldogs and other invasion games, this is a tag game where one person is a tagger and attempts to tag as many people as possible when they…
  • Chicken Run
    Fun dual activity relay for groups, spotted being promoted by easierscouting.com. Pretty sure this has another name, “Rubber Chicken” is mentioned in the title given by Easier Scouting. Although a…
  • Maths Treasure Hunt
    Wanting a fab educational game that’s fun and involves improving mathematics skills? Then Maths Treasure Hunt is definitely one to consider 🙂 You only need paper, pencil and scissors (or…
  • National Saturday Club
    Fantastic opportunities for 13-16 year olds to learn skills, find their talents and meet others at various universities, colleges and museums across the UK. Meeting Saturday mornings, these are free…
  • Playing the Archive
    “Playing the Archive: From the Opies to the digital playground” Publication date: 10 April, 2025 Fascinating book for those who have an academic interest or just an interest in children’s…

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