Brings back a lot of memories
Back before iPads and streaming services, kids in Scotland had to find more creative ways to pass the time when they were bored.
2. Water fights One of the most fun activities to play on those warm summer days was a good old fashioned water fight. There were no rules per se but most would come armed with either water balloons or small water pistols and try to drench everyone into submission. 4. Floor is lava A classic rainy-day game, this one is pretty self explanatory: the floor is lava and so you had to do anything you could to avoid touching it. This inevitably meant making a total mess as you threw cushions, blankets, and books onto the floor to use as stepping stones.
This week's top Scotland Now stories 6. What’s the time Mr Wolf? This simple game involves one player being chosen as 'the wolf', while the others stand and wait at the other end of the playing area. The wolf then says a time, for example four o'clock, at which point the others would take four steps closer to them.
8. Marbles Another classic childhood favourite, marbles have been enjoyed all around the world for many years and Scotland is no exception. Like playing cards, there were numerous games that could be enjoyed with the small spherical balls.
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