Comments on: COVID-19 survival: Games to play during social distancing

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SelfCare – Stress Management | DC COVID Connect — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:08:16 +0000

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By: The Game Gal

The Game Gal — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 01:25:02 +0000

In reply to Karen. That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:22:41 +0000

for those families looking to extend play, when our 4 kids were young we made a bingo sheet. with 24 games and activities on it and a free spot. (printable blank bingo sheets on the web).
The activities could be anything.
these games above mixed with brush your teeth. fold laundry for 2 minutes(any chores) skip rope for 3 minutes, do 20 jumping Jack’s.etc.

you get the idea

it could take hours to fill or one line wins. our kids usually wanted to fill the card
parents and older siblings can help younger kiddies read their bingo card and help them.

teaches reading skills too.

By: The Game Gal

The Game Gal — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:42:42 +0000

In reply to Steph. Glad to help!

By: Steph

Steph — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:05:24 +0000

I think these are AMAZING, thank you so much for sharing them. Perfect, perfect!

By: The Game Gal

The Game Gal — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:17:28 +0000

In reply to Teri. Haha, yeah, hopefully that normal is a "when" and not an "if!"

By: Teri

Teri — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 01:53:36 +0000

I thought your ideas were terrific. Great ways for families to enjoy time with each other even when things get back to normal(?).

By: The Game Gal

The Game Gal — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 04:06:52 +0000

In reply to Ani. Wow, that does sound fun, if you live in an area or community conducive to that type of activity. Very creative!

By: Ani

Ani — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 01:18:34 +0000

The older teens and early 20s group like to play Hide and Seek with their cars. They go out late at night and hide their cars throughout the neighborhood and try to find each other, safely, following traffic rules. Passenger deals with the phone, so driver can concentrate on driving. They go to major parking lots like walmart, malls, mcdonalds, 711 and there is no chasing involved. It’s more like a counter surveillance detective game. Just park and tag each other.

The cops thought they were up to no good until I explained it is a safe alternative to street racing in the boring prairies.

By: The Game Gal

The Game Gal — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:39:30 +0000

In reply to Aracelly Friedman. Thanks, Aracelly!

By: Aracelly Friedman

Aracelly Friedman — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:51:10 +0000

Good suggestions that can be adapted for space and comfort level with guests/ participants! Thanks

By: The Game Gal

The Game Gal — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 03:12:26 +0000

In reply to Angela Boucher. Thanks, Angela! So glad I could help out!

By: Angela Boucher

Angela Boucher — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:05:11 +0000

Thanks, I found many of your game suggestions helpful for the covid environment I am working in now and will be able to use many of them (some with a few modifications) in my current ministry.

By: The Game Gal

The Game Gal — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 14:57:45 +0000

In reply to Sarah Connor. I guess that this post is just outdated. When I first posted it, lockdown had just started and things weren't open enough for people to gather and play games even outside. But things have changed and I can definitely add a list of some outdoor games that can be played during social distancing. There aren't a whole lot of games that involve no physical contact, nothing players touch, and only standing six feet apart. But I found a few and I'll add them to make the post more useful. Thanks for the feedback!

By: Sarah Connor

Sarah Connor — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 13:12:01 +0000

In reply to Carolyn Peters. I agree with Carolyn to a certain extent. It is the title that led us here that is misleading. I am searching for games that you can play outside WITH social distancing, not games you can play in lockdown with your household or can use with others via social media. Good ideas though, I think if people bring their own paper and pencils, things like pictionary can work.

By: The Game Gal

The Game Gal — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 18:12:31 +0000

In reply to Carolyn Peters.

Hi Carolyn, sorry you misunderstood. The games I list that require close contact or physical items are all under the “Games to play with family members at home” heading–in other words, with people you live with in your own home. In these cases, keeping 6 feet apart/sanitizing items doesn’t apply. The games I list that are appropriate to play with people outside your home are under the “Games to play with friends or family virtually” heading and those games, as described, can all be played by players in different homes or locations. Sorry if that was confusing. I created the first list because even small families at home need games to play together. 🙂

By: Carolyn Peters

Carolyn Peters — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:38:09 +0000

I would say the majority of these games do not keep people 6 feet apart. In addition, all the items you are using, can not be sanitized or should not be touched by different people. Not a very helpful article.

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