Let’s Play! Imagination games for kids
Grab some household objects and dive in to our collection of quick, screen-free imagination games for kids aged roughly 5–11.
Got bored kids and a house full of random stuff? Perfect.
BoredGames Club is a little corner of the internet where spoons become rockets, socks become mystery boxes and “I’m booooored” turns into “Can we play again?”
Below you’ll find quick imagination games for kids that use everyday objects and simple rules. Simply scroll and pick a game - no printing, no prep, no craft cupboard meltdown required.
Start playing in 3,2,1..
Games that use household objects
These three games were invented by real families in our Facebook group. Grab a sock, a handful of objects or just your best storyteller voice and press “play”.
How to use this page
(for tired grown-ups)
(for tired grown-ups)
Choose a game
Pick one game from the top section (household object games).
Play for 10 minutes
Set a timer so it feels easy to say yes
Grab another game
Pick one more from “Our games” below.
Games that encourage curiosity and build confidence
These are BoredGames direct from Miss Linda’s Imaginarium. A mix of quick-thinking, role-play and active invention games to boost confidence without feeling like “learning”.
Perfect for groups and classrooms
Perfect for a groups and video calls
Imagination games FAQ
They’re simple games that ask kids to invent, pretend, tell stories or see everyday things in new ways; like turning a sock into a mystery box or spotting faces in household objects. They don’t need special equipment, just curiosity and a willingness to be a bit silly.
Most BoredGames are designed for roughly ages 5–11, but younger siblings can often join in and older kids can help host or add their own twists. If they can understand the basic idea and enjoy pretending, they’re probably old enough.
Not for the games on this page. Everything here uses household objects and imagination. If you’d like printable drawing prompts, head to the creative activities section
