Celebrate Eid 2026 Without Gadgets: Check Out 5 Fun Family Game Ideas
The celebration of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah presents a precious moment to strengthen family ties. In line with the government’s appeal, the public is invited to enjoy quality time with family by reducing exposure to gadgets.
Quoting the official Instagram post from the Ministry of Communication and Digital (@kemkomdigi) on Wednesday (18/3), this spirit aligns with Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic Systems in Child Protection (PP Tunas).
As a guide, here are five child-friendly game ideas that can lighten the Eid atmosphere without being glued to mobile phone screens:
This game is a top choice that never fails. Guessing riddles are flexible as they can be played by all ages without any aids.
The categories played can vary, from names of objects, animals, celebrities, to song titles.
The rules are simple: one person gives clues, and other family members compete to guess. The quickest one is the winner.
For millennials and early Gen Z, this game certainly offers a space for nostalgia. ABC 5 Dasar is very effective for training quick thinking and spontaneity.
“All players contribute a number of fingers freely, then count the alphabet sequence according to the total fingers. If it stops at the letter ‘B’, everyone must scramble to name words in the category (for example: Animal Names). The slowest or one who fails to answer gets a funny punishment,” states the Kemkomdigi post.
This 3x3 colourful block game is not only fun but also sharpens children’s focus. You can create family challenges by competing to arrange the most colours quickly.
In addition to reducing mobile gaming duration, Rubik’s Cube serves as a competitive yet enjoyable brain stimulation alternative.
UNO is a popular choice for training hand skills and strategy building. The combination of tactics in discarding cards and luck often creates commotion in the family.
This game can also be played during the journey home for Eid, provided the vehicle is stable to prevent cards from scattering.
Finally, Ludo, the classic board game involving four pieces and one die. For comfort, using a magnetic board is highly recommended so the pieces do not shift easily.
Interestingly, if bringing a physical board is not possible, families can still play the digital version. This moment can be used by parents to educate children on playing online games wisely and responsibly.
By reviving these games, the Eid 2026 moment is hoped not only to be a physical gathering but also to build warm emotional closeness among family members.
The key to the success of gadget restriction rules lies not only in prohibitions but also in parents’ exemplary behaviour as role models.
Parents are encouraged to create simple projects at home, such as writing works or nature observations around the house to spark curiosity.
Parental commitment is needed to give children other occupations besides playing gadgets, especially during the long Eid holiday.
The government invites parents to bring back quality time at home through the #OneQualityHourWithFamily movement.
For gadget rules to work effectively, parents need to apply reasonable and collaborative parenting patterns.