Why should kids have all the fun?

Adulthood can be a bit... serious sometimes. Bills, work, endless emails and to-do lists... but who says we have to leave all the fun behind just because we’re “grown-ups”?

Adults need fun too – in fact, that need for play never really goes away. We probably need fun in our lives more than kids do (they don’t got bills to pay!)

So, this is a call to arms. It’s time to relive your favourite childhood games. 

Remember the absolute joy of a simple game of handball? The way time seemed to stretch out endlessly? Reconnecting with those carefree childhood moments offers us a break from the daily grind. It reminds us that it’s okay to step away from responsibility now and then and just have fun. 
 
Plus, “children’s games” have this incredible way of breaking down walls. Whether it’s a round of Twister with mates or a game of tag on the beach, these moments of play cultivate true connection and the kind of memories that stick with us (much better than a communal social media scroll, eh?)

So, how can we bring that back into our very serious, very important, grown-up lives? 

Simple. Pick your favourite childhood game and send out a mass text to your mates inviting them over for a game day/night. 

Blanking on some of the classic childhood games you used to play? Here are some of the Nakie team’s faves:

Twister
Tag
Hopscotch
Handball
Jump rope
Duck, duck, goose
Stuck in the mud
Bullrush
Marco/Polo 
Elastics
Red light, green light
Tug of war
What’s the time Mr Wolf?
Hide & seek 

Let’s rediscover play

As adults, we often feel like every moment needs to be productive or purposeful. But sometimes, the best thing we can do is give ourselves permission to just play – no agenda, no goal, just fun.

So, who’s up for a round of Twister? Or maybe we’ll see you on the handball court?

Game on!
 
Nakie HQ