Play needn’t cost a fortune. Try these games you can play indoors or out – using everyday things you’ll find at home. Use our filters to find the perfect activity or scroll through a few of our favourites.
Let's Play
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Shadows Theatre
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/mf4ltjiv/whattodo_magicpaper-3-hero.jpg?width=2560)
Magic Paper
Ages: 0-3 years
People: 2+
Duration: Under 15 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/0phe5ga1/whattodo_bookroads-4-hero.jpg?width=2560)
Book Roads
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: 30-60 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/5wxf5hrs/whattodo_thewind-4.jpg?width=2560)
The Wind
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 1+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/ka2mnyzx/treasure-hunt_whattodo01-hero.jpg?width=2560)
Treasure Hunt
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: 30-60 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/ycqb1k53/shine_whattodo_-02.jpg?width=2560)
Shine A Light
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 1+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/mwmhauu0/rollthedice_whattodo_-01.jpg?width=2560)
Roll the Dice
Ages: 6-9 years
People: 1+
Duration: Under 15 minutes
![mother and son playing with paper planes in the garden](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/tripcdfm/paper-plane_whattodo_-03.jpg?width=2560)
Paper Plane
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 1+
Duration: 30-60 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/n2dfss1n/obstaclecourse_whattodo_-04.jpg?width=2560)
Obstacle Course
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
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Let's Make a Pet!
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/54apdzdf/co-drawing_whattodo_-2.jpg?width=2560)
Co-Drawing
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
![](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/2lubeoer/bricktionary_whattodo_-3.jpg?width=2560)
Bricktionary with Six Bricks
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: Under 15 minutes
![children building their maze in the house](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/bvsc1xbb/marblerun_thumb.jpg?width=2560)
Marbles on the Run
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 3+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
![children playing Tic Tac Toe with bottle caps and a piece of paper](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/dqthi2j0/tic-tac-toe_what-to-do_-03.jpg?width=2560)
Tic Tac Toe
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 1+
Duration: Under 15 minutes
![three players jumping around on one foot](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/uu0dvvpo/i-dare-you_whattodo_-04.jpg?width=2560)
I Dare You
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: Under 15 minutes
![Animal and clouds shape made with cardboard](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/341hu5ta/puppettheater_whattodo_-01.jpg?width=2560)
Puppet Theatre
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 1+
Duration: 30-60 minutes
![child coloring dinosaur shape made with cardboard](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/misfpoha/letsconnect_whattodo_-04.jpg?width=2560)
Let's Connect
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: 30-60 minutes
![Hands drawing on a piece of paper](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/necfu005/crazydrawings_thumb.jpg?width=2560)
Crazy Drawings
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 3+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
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Cover it
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: Under 15 minutes
![Father and child building a bridge with LEGO bricks](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/w24ohib1/buildbridge_thumb.jpg?width=2560)
Build a Bridge
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 2+
Duration: 15-30 minutes
![Girl cheering](https://cms.learningthroughplay.com/media/blcm2ydn/outsideinside_thumb.jpg?width=2560)
Bring the Outside Inside
Ages: 3-6 years
People: 1+
Duration: Under 15 minutes