Games

Some activities do not require as much energy or movement as sports, but they are still competitive and fun. These sites have information about some of them.

Resources in this category:

Chess -- Deep Blue
http://www.research.ibm.com/deepblue/reference/html/i.html

Learn the basics of chess, decipher the meaning of chess terms, and read trivia about chess at this site.

foosball.com
http://www.foosball.com/

Learn how to play foosball at this site. See pictures of people playing and read about foosball champions.

Fun at Recess
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002150/

Find games to play at recess, including jump rope rhymes, musical games, and object games.

GAMEKIDS
http://gamekids.com/

"GAMEKIDS is a gathering place for kids of all ages to learn and exchange non-computer games and activities. Each month, selected games and rhymes (traditional and contemporary), activities, and recipes will be selected from around the world for you to download, print out, and play. YOU are invited to collaborate with us! Submit your favorite games, stories, poetry, artwork, sleepover and party ideas, photographs, and favorite recipes."

Games Kids Play
http://www.gameskidsplay.net/

Have you forgotten how to play Dodgeball or Red Light/Green Light? This site gives instructions for lots of backyard and schoolground games.

Gel Boomerangs
http://www.gel-boomerang.com/

Do you want to learn how to throw a boomerang? This site has instructions on how to throw and catch a boomerang from an expert boomeranger. It also has a list of different games to try with a boomerang.

The History of Toys and Games
http://www.history.com/minisites/toys/

The History Channel presents this history of toys and games. You can learn about famous inventors, such as the Parker Brothers and Milton Bradley.

How to Play Four Square
http://www.ehow.com/how_13523_play-four-square.html

Four Square is fun, and all you need in a ball, pavement, chalk and some kids!

How to Play Jacks
http://www.ehow.com/how_2964_play-jacks.html

Simple illustrated instructions in the game of Jacks.

How to Play Marbles
http://www.landofmarbles.com/marbles-play.html

Play Ringer as well as other marble games with these simple illustrated instructions.

Jump Rope Games
http://www.jumpingforjoy.org/easygames.html

Get instructions for jump rope games of all skill levels, complete with pictures.

Kidnetic.com
http://www.kidnetic.com/

Find fun, energy burning activities you can do at home or with friends. The site also has lots of fun recipes and facts about how to eat well.

Kids / Games
http://www.cbc.ca/kids/games/

Play online games including 3 on 3 hockey, soccer shootout, BMX, handball, snowboarding, and others

Learn2 Bowl
http://www.tutorials.com/06/0636/0636.asp

"To bowl or not to bowl? If that's the question, we have the answer. We'll provide easy instructions to introduce you to some bowling basics and get you ready for your next outing at the alley."

Learn2 Sink a Putt (in Golf)
http://www.tutorials.com/08/0814/0814.asp

"Putting, it is said, is half the game in golf...and getting that little white ball into the hole from even a few feet's distance is harder than it looks. This 2torial helps you during the one time you'd rather sink than swim. "

Learn2 Throw a Flying Disc
http://www.tutorials.com/04/0469/0469.asp

"Way back when the world was a simpler place, kids threw hubcaps at each other, and orthodontists were happy campers. Fortunately for legions of free spirits everywhere, someone invented a plastic flying disc--what most of us today call a Frisbee. Here's how to have a fun fling with one every time."

Learn2 Understand Golf
http://www.tutorials.com/06/0614/0614.asp

"In the wide world of sports, golf enjoys perhaps the greatest divide between those who absolutely love the game and those who absolutely don't. For those of you who wonder why anyone would waste a perfectly nice day smacking a frustratingly small ball down an oversized lawn, read on." This 2torial reveals the game's secrets and subtleties."

Learn2 Understand Tennis
http://www.tutorials.com/04/0408/0408.asp

"You don't need a club membership or the latest racquet to enjoy tennis. In fact, you never even have to set foot on the court. With a little insight into the rules of the game and the subtle difference between the lob and the backhand slice, you may find yourself glued to live coverage from the next Grand Slam tournament."

National Yo-Yo Museum
http://www.nationalyoyo.org/museum/index.htm

See a picture of the world's biggest wooden yo-yo. Read about the history of the yo-yo. Read news articles about yo-yo's.

Skookum Jump Rope Co. - Tricks
http://satsop.olympus.net/biz/skookum/jumpropes/tricks.htm

Find basic instructions for jumping rope and tricks for one or two people.

The Sport of Table Tennis
http://library.thinkquest.org/20570/

Learn how to play table tennis, including tips and tricks. Find out interesting facts about this game.

The Great Game List
http://www.funattic.com/game_list.htm

Are you looking for something for kids to do at a birthday party? Are you looking for ideas for the school carnival? This site, provided by a toy store, has lots of great ideas.

Yomega.com: Yo-Yo Tricks
http://www.yomega.com/tricks/

"Yomega.com has a cool way for you to learn tricks right on our website! Below, you'll see a bunch of links with trick names on them. Simply, click on any link to watch a video demonstration of that trick! Watch the video a few times then you give it a shot! "