Names of games kids played in 1940?

Here are some names of games kids played in 1940, broken down into categories:

Outdoor Games:

* Classic Games: Red Rover, Tag, Hide and Seek, Kick the Can, Capture the Flag, Mother May I?

* Ball Games: Kickball, Baseball, Street Hockey, Marbles, Jump Rope, Four Square, Dodgeball

* Imaginative Play: Cowboys and Indians, Cops and Robbers, Make Believe, Building Forts, Playing House

Indoor Games:

* Board Games: Monopoly, Checkers, Chess, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders

* Card Games: Go Fish, Old Maid, Crazy Eights, War, Hearts, Pinochle

* Puzzles: Jigsaw Puzzles, Word Puzzles, Brain Teasers

* Creative Play: Drawing, Painting, Building with Blocks, Playing with Dolls

Popular Toys of the Era:

* Dolls: Baby Dolls, Fashion Dolls

* Building Toys: Erector Sets, Lincoln Logs

* Games: Jacks, Yo-Yos, Slinky

* Action Figures: Action Figures were just starting to become popular in the 1940s.

Things to Note:

* The availability and popularity of certain games varied depending on location, economic status, and individual preferences.

* Games like "Cowboys and Indians" reflect the cultural themes of the time.

* Toys and games were often homemade or repurposed from everyday objects.

Remember: The 1940s were a time of great change and hardship, so games often reflected the spirit of resilience and resourcefulness.