As a parent of six, I’m no stranger to the daily struggle of getting kids to do their chores without the usual groans and eye rolls. A few years back, my wife Amber and I decided it was time to shake things up a bit. We introduced family chore challenges, turning what used to be a dreaded task into a fun and competitive game.
These challenges quickly became a hit in our household, and the kids actually started looking forward to chore time (crazy, right?). Our love of playing games as a family actually grew so much that now we play family games together on a regular basis, simply to spend time together!
In this article, I’m excited to share some of our favorite chore challenges that have brought more fun and a lot less complaining into our busy weeks. You can check out our TikTok and Instagram where we share new games and family bonding ideas every chance we get!
Epic Chore Challenge Ideas
Chore Pong
Simple, it’s like beer pong, but instead whichever cup you make it in is your chore.
This was one of our first-ever chore challenges! It worked so well, that the kids were actually asking when we were going to do the next challenge. In terms of doing the chores, every kid actually kept the other ones accountable because everyone knew who had what chore. After this, we knew we were on to something!
No Arms No Legs Chore Challenge
This one was a battle to see who would win no chores. The top 2 got no chores, bottom 2 had double chores. Let me just say it got quite competitive.
Skittles Roll
This challenge was a battle to see who would have no chores. The last place player got double chores. Players had to roll the Skittles along the counter.
Ping Pong Roulette
This one was so simple but super fun. Plug your sink, label your ping pong balls with different chores and you got yourself a chore challenge.
Plinko
In this challenge the kids dropped a ping pong ball down the stairs into one of many different cups. The cup you land in is your chore for the week.
Shuffleboard
This one was a blast. Grab a broom, an orange, some painters tape and create a shuffleboard setup. The spot the kids land on is their chore for the week. Our oldest had incredible luck. Check it out.
I’d say these chore challenges have been a pretty big success! We have been doing them for years now, and like I said above, we now play games just for the fun of it as well. Of course, there are still times that the chores don’t get done but by incorporating these games we’ve gotten rid of the negative connotation around them and built some pretty awesome family memories along the way.
Check out all our family challenges and tips on our Instagram!
Pin for Later – The Trick to Getting Your Kids Excited About Chores!
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