Here is a game that is guaranteed to generate cries of excitement, that is good exercise and that also stimulates the brain. You can’t ask much more than that, but did I mention that all kids love it? We call it The Clue Game. It is good for hot summers. It is good for cold winters when the entire family is going stir crazy. We have played it in driving wind with sub zero temperatures where frost bite was a potential hazard and our kids still greeted it with cries of delight and full tilt running through deep snow. It is very simple to play.
First, you need to make a series of clues. We typically create about a dozen per game, but make sure you create enough clues for two or three games as I would be surprised if you do not encounter cries of “Can we do another one, please?” Each clue should relate to a place in the yard (or house), and you will need to ensure that you place the clues round the yard in the correct order. For example, if the first clue leads to the front door mat and the second clue leads to the oak tree at the bottom of the yard, then make sure the clue that refers to the oak tree is under the mat. Sounds obvious, but placing the clues is the only tricky bit!
