19 Fun Indoor Games For Kids To Play Inside That The Whole Family Will Love

 

Do your kids love to play games at home? Run out of new game ideas? You’re in luck! Here are 19 super fun, entertaining but lesser known indoor games that the whole family will love!

All of these games are low prep, with some of them requiring only pen and paper, so no need to worry about expensive equipment.

We’ve made sure to include games for kids of all ages including preschoolers and toddlers so everyone can enjoy.

1. Hide and Seek:A classic game that's always a hit.

2. Indoor Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items for kids to find around the house.

3. Board Games: from Monopoly to Candy Land, there's a game for every age.

4. Obstacle Course:Set up a mini-course using pillows, chairs, and other household items.

5. Charades:Acting out clues can be entertaining for the whole family.

6. Balloon Pop:Write fun activities on slips of paper inside balloons for a surprise game.

7. Puzzle Time: Choose age-appropriate puzzles and solve them together.

8. Dance Party:Turn up the music and let everyone show off their dance moves.

9. Simon Says:A game that combines fun and following instructions.

10. Story Cubes:Roll dice with images to inspire creative storytelling.

11. Karaoke:Sing along to favorite tunes and unleash your inner rock star.

12. Indoor Bowling:Set up a makeshift bowling alley using household items.

13. DIY Craft Station: Get creative with arts and crafts projects.

14. Musical Chairs:A lively game that keeps kids moving.

15. Mini Basketball:Shoot hoops with a small, soft ball and a basket.

16. Bean Bag Toss:Create targets and take turns tossing bean bags.

17. Memory Game:Lay out items, let kids study them, then cover and see how many they remember.

18. DIY Puppet Show: Make puppets and put on a fun family puppet show.

19. Cooking Challenge: Get kids involved in the kitchen with a simple cooking challenge.

Remember to adapt these games base the age and preferences of your children!