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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…
Continue readingCircle 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…
Continue reading“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…
Continue readingSock 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…
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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…
Continue readingChicken 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…
Continue readingMaths 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…
Continue readingNational 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…
Continue readingPlaying 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…
Continue readingVIP Tag
A team tag game suggested by Kev Weir (@just.playsports) Equipment: You can get away without any equipment, but you need to demark two smallish areas or locales (such as a…
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