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Board Games
Board games were popular in the 1940s. In 1946, specifically, many options allowed children and parents to play together. The Amazing Acrobat Game, first sold in 1946, challenges young players to execute different "stunts" with a plastic acrobat and various accessories. Another game in hot demand in 1946 was a little gem known as Monopoly. This game remains a part of family entertainment today.
Party Games
World War II had a profound impact on family's budgets and the availability of certain items. Children, however, still had plenty of fun options for birthday parties. Battle of the Oranges is one game that was often played at child celebrations. Children are divided into pairs, and they "battle" one pair at a time. The "warrior" is given a tablespoon with an orange placed atop it. Competitors try to knock the opponent's orange off of the spoon, using only the hand holding their own orange and spoon. Another game, which remains popular today, was Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Printed donkeys and tails were available at the general stores in that era. Others opted for a homemade donkeys and tails.
Card Games
Children played card games in 1946 frequently, especially en route for a family vacation or on the playground at school. Aside from marbles, card games were one of the most affordable and creative ways to interact with your classmates or siblings. Hearts, Old Maid, Crazy Eights and Rummy were all played by children.