How Can You Entertain Your Kids While Keeping Your Home Showing Ready?

A clean home is a necessity for any seller, but it can be daunting when you have children under your roof. It’s tough to keep your morning routine and keep your home clean, all while being prepared to show the house at a moment's notice. On top of it, your kids may feel like their options for entertainment are limited when your declutter happens.

So, how can you entertain your kids while keeping your home showing ready?

We have just the thing to help! Why not consider some of these easy and fun family games to play! You can avoid the mess and entertain the kids. It's a win-win for everyone. Just print and add this list to your fridge so you have it in a pinch!

It’s easy to get lost in these 50 fantastic options that are worth considering, but here are some of our favorites.

How Can You Entertain Your Kids While Keeping Your Home Showing Ready? 50 Easy And Fun Family Games To Play

Hide and Seek

You cannot go wrong with a good game of hide and seek! Explore your surroundings, or create a list of potential hideaway locations such as the basement, under the kitchen table, behind the couch, or even your bedroom. It’s fun for all ages!

Indoor Scavenger Hunt

An indoor scavenger hunt can be a fun and exciting way to get your family members and even your kid's friends together in the fall or winter. This activity will help you get everyone involved as the older kids can help the younger ones. Take just a few minutes to create an indoor scavenger hunt with items placed around your home. The first person to find all of these items will be crowned the winner.

Tic-Tac-Toe

Grab a sheet of paper, a pen, and some markers and start playing a good old-fashioned game of Tic-Tac-Toe. It’s fun, easy to do without any equipment, and perfect for children of all ages.

Tic-tac-toe is a simple game that has been around for centuries. The rules are easy to understand and it doesn’t take long to learn how to play. You can play it anywhere - on a chalkboard, a piece of paper, even on the sidewalk with rocks!

Charades

Have fun showing activities without saying what they are while everyone else tries to guess. If you want to keep your guests entertained for hours, try playing a game of charades. You can do this indoors (or outdoors) and the possibilities are endless.

Simon Says

Why not play a good ol’ game of Simon Says. Let each person in the household take turns being Simon to make things more exciting for everyone. Simon Says can be played by people of all ages and skill levels. The goal of the game is to follow the commands that Simon gives you without making any mistakes. You can increase the commands and it makes for an exciting and competitive family activity.

Duck, Duck, Goose

Bring out your inner child with a traditional game of Duck, Duck, Goose. It’s easy for even young children to understand the rules. Kids of all ages will enjoy this classic game.

Connect Four

Even if you don't have a Connect Four board, you can still enjoy a good game of Connect Four with the family. You can make a Connect Four paper board from scratch by following these instructions. See who can connect four colored dots in a row first!

Jenga

How do you play Jenga? The player removes a layer from the top of the tower and adds it to the bottom. The object is to create a sturdy, tall tower while carefully removing pieces from above. Players can't let any pieces fall from the tower or they will lose, so be careful!

Bring out the box of Jenga and start stacking those bricks. It’s a fun and simple game that keeps families occupied for hours.

Homemade Obstacle Course

A family favorite for many, set up a homemade obstacle course in the house. Of course, make sure it’s a safe one so that the kids can test their skills while still having a great time!

Dots and Boxes

Play a game of dots and boxes. All you need to play this game is a sheet of paper, some pencils, and markers. It’s that simple. You need to draw the dots first. Then, you need to draw the squares around them. Each player takes a turn connecting one dot to another adjacent dot horizontally or vertically, one move at a time. The game is played until all the dots become boxes, and the player with the most boxes completed at the end becomes the winner.

Balloon Toss

Have some extra balloons laying around? Enjoy a game of balloon toss. Blow up a balloon and then play with it like it’s a hot potato, pausing the music at specific times. Whoever is still holding the balloon when the music shuts off is out of the game.

Musical Chairs

Do you remember when you were in school and you’d play musical chairs? You can do the same thing at home with your kiddos. This game is of course one of the most popular games for kids. It helps them develop listening skills and improves motor skills. All you need are your dining room chairs and music!

Twister

Who doesn’t enjoy a good game of Twister? If you have it at home, place it on the floor of your living room or dining room and have a fun time with the family.

Chess

Play a strategy game with loved ones with the game of Chess. If you have multiple boards, you can have different people in the household playing together. Chess is a strategy game that has been around for many centuries.

Checkers

Similar to chess but even easier, checkers is another fun game to play inside on rainy days when you want to keep your children entertained.

Pin the Tail on the Donkey

Who says pin the tail on the donkey is only for birthday parties? You can set one up in the house, blindfold everyone, and see who makes it closest to the tail. This game is all about the guesswork.

Laser Tag

If you have kid-friendly laser guns at home, turn off the lights, close the blinds, and enjoy a good game of laser tag.

Playing laser tag is a fun game for kids and adults alike. You can also play outside in the dark to get the full effect or just dim the lights, close the blinds, and get started indoors!

Nerf Gun Battle

One of the best ways to have a fun family day is by playing with nerf guns. Load the guns with bullets and get into the battle of a lifetime. You can play for an hour or more, running around with the kids without any worries.

Mini Basketball

Grab a mini basketball and mini hoop and play in an area in the house, such as the playroom or the garage. No mini hoop? Grab your laundry basket and use that instead!

Indoor Bowling

Get ready for some indoor bowling. You can use empty plastic bottles as the bowling pins and use a pair of rolled-up socks at the bowling ball.

Ring Toss

Keep busy with a good game of ring toss. See who can get the most rings on the bottles to win a small prize.

Ring toss is a game that will keep the whole family entertained. You can play with as many people as you want, it just requires coordination. All you need are two relatively even-sized containers, some rubber rings, and a little water to help them stick to the bottles.

Candyland

Candyland is a top-rated board game for a reason. Children love it! So, if you have it at home, pull it out and get ready to have some fun.

Mini Air Hockey Table

Playing air hockey is a great way to get kids active while also having fun. Things can get competitive rather quickly!

This game is easy to set up, and you can buy mini air hockey tables online or at your local store if you don’t have one on hand you won’t regret it!

Darts

Enjoy a competition that involves throwing darts on a dartboard to see who can hit the target the most. It’s completely entertaining!

Bean Bag Toss

If you have some mini bean bags at home, set up target areas with tape on the floor and aim your bags to those areas. See how many points each person can get.

Hopscotch with Tape

Create hopscotch using tape instead of chalk. It’s a fun way to keep the kids active, even on a rainy, boring day.

Hamper Toss

Put a hamper or laundry basket on one side of the room and see how many shots each person can make using a small ball or rolled-up pair of socks.

Monopoly

Another great game to play on a rainy day, Monopoly never gets old. You might even have a few different versions of the game that you’d like to play with the family.

Clue

Bring the suspense and mystery to your home with Clue. If you have the board game at home, pull it out and get to playing! Is it Mrs. Peacock in the conservatory with the candlestick who is the culprit? How about Professor Plum in the kitchen with rope, or is it Colonel Mustard in the hall with a knife?

Ping Pong

Enjoy a ping pong battle that tests your speed and endurance. You’ll have the kids tired in no time when they’re playing this game.

I Spy

Keep it simple with a quick game of I Spy. See what things you notice inside the home. I Spy is a good way to keep kids occupied and entertained. It also helps them develop their observation skills and communication skills!

Tag

If you don’t mind running around in the home, tag is a great option. Of course, you’ll have to be sure to let the kids take turns when it comes to who is it and who isn’t :)

Block Building Competition

Have a block-building competition with your loved ones. Find out who can get as creative as possible using the blocks to build something unique.

There may not be a lot of creative outlets for kids these days, but this is one fun activity that can spark their imagination and creativity. Plus, it provides a fantastic opportunity to bond with the family while building something together.

Plastic Horseshoes

Have some plastic horseshoes inside the home? It’s as fun as the original game and safer for children because the horseshoes aren’t so heavy.

Plastic horseshoes are a way for children and adults alike to play horseshoes without the risk of damaging furniture and getting injured. The horseshoes are made from lightweight plastic, so they can be used indoors as well as out.

Red Light, Green Light

Who hasn’t had fun playing Red Light, Green Light? It's great for children, especially because it gets them moving and laughing. The game is easy to play. One person is designated as the "it" person and stands at a starting line. The others stand on the starting line or a predetermined "safe zone." When the "it" person says, "Green light!" everyone runs to a predetermined spot. Get the kids moving around and laughing with a good game of Red Light, Green Light. Children love this game!

Tea Party

Okay, it’s not as much of a game as it is a relaxing thing to do, but having a tea party is a great way to spend some quality time indoors. It’s fun and can keep your little ones entertained!

Cops and Robbers

Did you play cops and robbers as a kid? If so, show your children what it was like. They’ll probably love the game as much as you do.

Wrestling Competition

Consider having a wrestling competition if your children love to wrestle they will thank you for it! Consider setting the ground rules beforehand so that there isn't any confusion later on.

Ninja Skills

Play games that enhance ninja skills, such as indoor climbing and swinging. There are a number of ninja-inspired games that can help you hone your skills and become a real-life ninja! Indoor climbing, swinging from ropes, and making cardboard throwing stars are all great ways to get in touch with your inner ninja!

Air Balloon

Toss the balloon in the air and do what you can to keep it from falling to the ground. The person who drops it is out of the game. This simple game can be entertaining for longer than you think!

Animal Hopping Game

Have your children hop like animals from one side of the room to the next. It’s a great way to get them moving around and having a good time while sharing lots of laughs.

Balloon Volleyball

Play volleyball with a balloon, bouncing it from one side to the next. Of course, it’s a lot safer to use a balloon when playing volleyball in the house.

Indoor Hockey

Use a plastic puck and sticks to play a game of indoor hockey. No stick or puck? Use a broom and a ball! Instead of skates, you’ll wear socks and glide around the room.

Balloon Hockey

Yep, you can even play hockey with a balloon. It’s going to be more of a challenge, but that makes it fun and exciting, too.

Floor Is Lava

Kids are always excited to take part in the fun game of Floor is Lava. To make it even more enjoyable, you can put different or unique obstacles around on the floor for them to jump over in order to reach their destination.

Letter Learning Game

Place letters on the floor and have your children jump or do different movements to get to each one. This game is fun for younger children learning to recognize letters.

Go Fish

Bring out the cards and play a game of Go Fish. The game has been around for decades for a reason!

Speed Card Game

Teach your children how to play Speed, a classic card game. It can keep them entertained for hours.

Sensory Bucket Game

Fill a bucket with sand and toys and then have your children dig through the bucket to see what they can find. The sensory bucket is fun and improves fine motor skills.

Sock Toss

Don’t forget about the sock toss! Roll your socks up and aim them at a basket or specific spot on the floor. Whoever gets closest wins!

With games like these at your disposal, you don’t have to worry about your kids feeling bored or making a mess. Instead, use them to Entertain Your Kids While Keeping Your Home Showing Ready! Enjoy these 50 Easy And Fun Family Games To Play with the family and create lasting memories.

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