Games
Games kids played before phones, from Brazil, the US and Mexico.
32 games
- HopscotchAlso: Amarelinha · Avión5–12 yrs1–6 playersTake turnsPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- TagAlso: Pega-pega · La roña4–14 yrs3–20 playersOne is “it”Played in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Hide and SeekAlso: Esconde-esconde · Las escondidas4–14 yrs3–15 playersOne is “it”Played in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- DodgeballAlso: Queimada · Quemados8–16 yrs8–24 playersTwo teamsPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Capture the FlagAlso: Pique-bandeira · Robar la bandera8–16 yrs8–30 playersTwo teams🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Red Light, Green LightAlso: Batatinha frita 1, 2, 3 · Luz roja, luz verde4–10 yrs4–20 playersOne is “it”Played in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Doña Blanca (circle song)Also: Doña Blanca (roda) · Doña Blanca4–9 yrs6–20 playersCircle game🔒 PlusPlayed in Mexico
- Chinese Jump RopeAlso: Elástico · Resorte6–12 yrs3–5 playersTake turns🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Kick the CanAlso: Chuta-lata · Bote pateado7–14 yrs4–15 playersOne is “it”🔒 PlusPlayed in USA, Mexico
- MarblesAlso: Bolinha de gude · Canicas6–14 yrs2–6 playersTake turns🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Simon SaysAlso: O mestre mandou · Simón dice4–10 yrs4–20 playersOne is “it”Played in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- What Time Is It, Mr. Wolf?Also: Seu lobo, está aí? · ¿Lobo, estás ahí?4–9 yrs4–15 playersOne is “it”🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Sack RaceAlso: Corrida de saco · Carrera de costales5–12 yrs4–20 playersRacePlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Tug of WarAlso: Cabo de guerra · Jalar la cuerda6–16 yrs6–20 playersTwo teams🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Hot PotatoAlso: Batata quente · Papa caliente4–10 yrs5–15 playersCircle gamePlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- London BridgeAlso: Passa, passa, gavião · La víbora de la mar4–9 yrs6–20 playersCircle game🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Freeze TagAlso: Pega-pega congela · Encantados5–13 yrs4–20 playersOne is “it”🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Cops and RobbersAlso: Polícia e ladrão · Policías y ladrones6–14 yrs6–24 playersTwo teams🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- StatuesAlso: Estátua · Estatuas de marfil4–10 yrs3–20 playersOne is “it”Played in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Musical ChairsAlso: Dança das cadeiras · Las sillas4–12 yrs4–15 playersCircle gamePlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Jump RopeAlso: Pular corda · Saltar la cuerda5–14 yrs3–10 playersTake turnsPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- JacksAlso: Cinco Marias · Matatena6–14 yrs1–4 playersTake turns🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Duck, Duck, GooseAlso: Corre cutia (lenço atrás) · Pato, pato, ganso4–9 yrs6–20 playersCircle gamePlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Spinning TopAlso: Pião · Trompo7–14 yrs1–6 playersTake turns🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- KickballAlso: Kickball (beisebol com chute) · Kickbol7–16 yrs8–24 playersTwo teams🔒 PlusPlayed in USA, Mexico
- Cup and BallAlso: Bilboquê · Balero6–14 yrs1–6 playersTake turns🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, Mexico
- TelephoneAlso: Telefone sem fio · Teléfono descompuesto5–12 yrs5–20 playersCircle game🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Button, ButtonAlso: Passa anel · El anillo4–10 yrs4–15 playersTake turns🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Categories (Stop)Also: Stop (Adedonha) · Basta8–17 yrs2–10 playersTake turns🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Color TagAlso: Elefante colorido · Toca el color4–10 yrs4–20 playersOne is “it”🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Ring Around the RosieAlso: Ciranda, cirandinha · La rueda de San Miguel3–8 yrs4–20 playersCircle game🔒 PlusPlayed in Brazil, USA, Mexico
- Lotería (Mexican bingo)Also: Loteria mexicana · Lotería4–12 yrs2–12 playersTake turns🔒 PlusPlayed in Mexico