Sports Indoor and

outdoor games
Introduction
Outdoor games :
Outdoor games mainly refer to those games which we play outside in the open air.
Since it is played outside, several factors like weather and time must be taken into
consideration. It is not possible to play outdoor games when it is raining heavily or
when it gets dark as children may fall sick or injure themselves.
Indoor Games :
Indoor Games are played within a closed environment and a number of them are
played by sitting at one place. They include chess, card games, games played with
gamesmen and dice, carom, etc. whereas, outdoor games are played on the ground
or at least in open environment. Games such as kabaddi, kho-kho are outdoor
games.
Outdoor games
1. Kho-kho
One of the earliest outdoor games in
India, kho-kho is a traditional Indian
game that dates back to prehistoric
India. A vertical wooden post is
located at each end of the 29 by 16-
meter rectangle that serves as the
kho-kho playing area.
Played by: It is played by 12 players
in each team.
2. Football
About the game: Football is a game in
which two teams of 11 players try to pass
the ball into the goal of their rivals.
 How to play: In a 90-minute game, the
purpose of football is to score more goals
than your opponent. A ball is placed in
the centre of the field and when the
referee blows the whistle, a player from
the team that lost the coin toss takes the
kick-off, and the ball advances.
Played by: It is played in two teams of 11
players each.
3. Volleyball
About the game: In the game of volleyball,
two teams compete against one another by
batting a ball back and forth over a high net
in an effort to get it to land inside their
opponents' playing area.
How to play: The volleyball game involves
players hitting a ball back and forth over a
high net with their hands. Before reaching
the opponent's playing area, they attempt to
make the ball touch the court.
Played by: Volleyball is played by two
teams of six players each.
4. Kabaddi
 About the game: Kabaddi, a South Asian
sport, is also referred to as hu-tu-tu in western
India. It is a sport that is played between two
teams on opposing halves of a field or court.
 How to play: While continually saying
"kabaddi, kabaddi," players take turns to
cross over to the opposing team's side. To
earn points, a player must tag as many
opponents as they can without being caught
or pause to catch their breath before returning
to their home zone.
 Played by: It is played by two teams of seven
players each.
Indoor games
1. Chess
 Chess is a board game and is played between two
players. This game is not only about having fun, but
it also involves strategies and tactical thinking.
Chess requires a tremendous amount of focus. Thus,
it provides a good workout to your brain. This
indoor game has huge opportunities at the
competitive level.
 It is played on a board of 64 squares arranged eight-
by-eight. One of the players will have black pieces
and the other one will have white. Each player at the
start of the game has 16 pieces viz. one king, one
queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and
eight pawns. The one who check-mates the
opponent’s king wins the game. The Internet has
helped players to play chess at a competitive level
from the comfort of their homes.
2. Carrom
 Carrom game has its roots in India and it has widely spread

across Asia and south Asia. Carrom is a tabletop game that can be
played by 2 or 4 players. In the case of 4 players, the players
sitting opposite each other can form a team.

 The carrom board is square-shaped and has 4 holes at 4 corners.

These holes are called pockets. There are 19 pieces divided into 3
colors. 9 are black, 9 are white, and a single red piece is called a
Queen. When a player pockets Queen, he/she gets 50 points, 10
points are for black and 20 for white. The one who finishes with
maximum points wins the game.

 It is a really fun game to play with family. Though many have

made themselves the legend of this indoor game by playing it

Solitaire. Brainvita has a board with indentations. The number of marbles

 It is a single-player game. The purpose is to empty the entire board except

for a solitary peg in the central hole.

 The Brainvita game board varies in shape, size, and number of

indentations. If you are alone at home, this indoor game is the best option
for you.
4. Snakes and Ladder
 Snakes and Ladder is another indoor game that has its origin in India. Its

name was Moksha Patam. The game is played between 2 or more people.
This game is based entirely on your luck. Perhaps this makes it more
entertaining and funny than any other game. You can not do anything, other
than throw a dice more forcefully.

 When your piece reaches the square of a ladder, you take that ladder and

ascend. But when your piece reaches the square of a snake with a wide-open
mouth, you don’t have any option other than allowing the snake to swallow
your piece.

 The one who reaches the last square of the board wins the game.
Conclusion
 In India's long history and diverse culture, games and sports have always played a significant role. These were the

outdoor games on our list. To play the majority of these games, teamwork and coordination are necessary. As well as
improving players' mental and physical health and preserving their energy, playing outdoor games help kids become
better socializers. Take your kid outside and start playing a game of your choice to reap the many benefits that are
waiting for them.

 Indoor games are an excellent way of relaxation, especially when you don’t get time to go out and play. These games

require fewer skills and can be a great stress buster. As said earlier, indoor games do help to improve mental fitness.

 But they only work when you play them offline and not on mobile screens. Ultimately, having some time away from

the devices can do wonders for your mental health. So do include at least one indoor game in your routine.