Fun Indoor Games That Are Not Board or Computer Games

Card Games

• The fact that card games require only a standard 52-card deck makes them a suitable choice for indoor games, as you can play literally anywhere--on the bed, on a table, on the kitchen bench or even on the floor. Another advantage of card games is that you can end a game when you are bored with it and start another, without requiring additional materials. Visit Pagat.com for the rules of the most popular card games.

Hide and Seek

• Hide and Seek is possible to play indoors, even though the smaller hiding spots make this an interesting game primarily for kids. However, adults can be the callers, trying to find kids hiding all around the house. Before starting a game, discuss with children about not moving any furniture to hide, while mentioning spots where children are prohibited to hide, as they contain fragile or dangerous materials, porcelain plates or toxic liquids.

Egg and Spoon Race

• Since the focus of this game is holding the egg on your spoon and not fast speed, even small rooms can host an egg and spoon race. You can use real eggs and spoons, even though this can create a mess every time a contestant drops an egg (which can happen quite frequently). Instead, purchase plastic spoons and eggs at toy stores or online and focus on the fun part of the game.

Indoor Statues

• Statues is a game commonly played outdoors, where a player acts as a caller and stands with his or her back against the "statues." The statues begin from a relatively long distance and try to reach the caller. When the caller turns toward the statues, they must freeze, otherwise they are eliminated. To play this game indoors, replace running with dancing: the caller should hold a music player and statues must dance on the rhythm. When the music is stopped, everyone must stand still, otherwise it's game over.