Introduction
Climbing doesn’t have to be a solo pursuit—or just about training hard. Your home wall can be the perfect place to connect with family, move your bodies, and have a blast together. With just a few tweaks and some imagination, you can turn your climbing setup into a go-to game zone for kids, parents, and everyone in between.
Here’s how to make your home wall more fun, more family-friendly, and full of games everyone will love.
1. Set Up for Family Fun First 🧱
Before diving into games, make your space welcoming for all ages.
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Install Big, Easy Holds: These make it accessible for younger kids and adults new to climbing.
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Use Bright Colors & Themes: Make the wall visually fun and playful.
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Add Floor Padding: Crash pads or soft mats help everyone climb and fall safely.
🔗 Check out our family-friendly climbing hold packages that are fun for kids and great for parents too.
🔗 Need help building or expanding? Use our modular wall design instructions for a wall that grows with your crew.
2. Game: “Color Hunt” 🌈
How it works:
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Pick a color (or let the kids choose!).
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Only use holds of that color to reach the top.
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Time each other, or make it a race between siblings.
Why it’s great:
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It’s simple, colorful, and builds problem-solving skills in younger climbers.
3. Game: “Simon Says... Climb!” 🎙️
How it works:
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A “caller” stands at the base and gives silly climbing commands:
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“Simon says reach for the yellow hold.”
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“Simon says climb with one foot!”
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“Touch the red hold! (Wait… Simon didn’t say!)”
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Why it’s great:
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Turns climbing into a listening and memory challenge.
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Fun for all ages—even non-climbers watching!
4. Game: Add-On (Family Edition) ➕
How it works:
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Each person adds one move to a climbing sequence.
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Everyone must repeat the full sequence each round.
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Use silly rules like “spin in a circle” or “climb with a roar.”
Why it’s great:
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Builds teamwork and memory, with lots of laughs.
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Scales to any ability level.
5. Game: The Dice Climb 🎲
How it works:
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Roll a dice to choose your movement challenge:
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1 = Use only jugs
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2 = One hand only
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3 = Downclimb only
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4 = One foot only
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5 = Speed climb
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6 = Partner pick!
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Why it’s great:
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Adds randomness and excitement.
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Gets the whole family cheering each other on.
6. Game: The “Obstacle Course” 🏁
How it works:
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Set up a path using holds + objects on the floor like cones, cushions, or tunnels.
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Kids climb a route, hop to a mat, crawl under a rope, then climb again.
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Time the whole course and compete for fastest time or funniest moves.
Why it’s great:
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Combines climbing with full-body movement and play.
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Awesome for parties or rainy day energy burns.
7. Game: Climbing Bingo 🎯
How it works:
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Create a bingo card with squares like:
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“Touch 3 blue holds”
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“Climb with one eye closed”
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“Climb while singing your favorite song”
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First to complete a row wins!
Why it’s great:
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Great mix of silly and skill-based tasks.
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Encourages creativity and confidence in new climbers.
8. Post-Climb Family Chill Zone 🧃
Once the games wrap up, keep the good vibes going:
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Set up a cozy corner with snacks and stretch mats.
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Let kids draw their routes or name new holds.
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Keep track of games won, high points, or “funniest fall of the day” for laughs later.
Conclusion
Turning your home climbing wall into a family game zone is more than just fun—it’s a way to connect, move, and grow together. With the right setup and a few creative ideas, you can make your wall the heart of family time this spring and beyond.
Build the wall your crew will love with climbing hold packages and modular wall design instructions. Let the games begin! 🎉