Figure 1.--Here we see children enjoying the popular board game 'Sorry' in 1985. They are indoors during the summer, no doubt enjoying the air conditioning.

Indoors children also have many possible play activitie, There are games that can be played. Some are the same as oitdoor games palayed with a little less energy. And there are board games and cards which are mormally played indoors, although nothing prevents setting up oudoors on a potch or in a garden on a fine summer day. There were also all kind of board games. Some are of ancient origins such as chess, Dominoes and checkerts are of more recent origins. And in the 20th century all kinds of popular board games appeared. And of course there are toys, some of which can be played outdoors, but are primarily indoor play items. There are a whitering variety of toys which have significantly altered in modern times. Toys of course vary widely depending on age. Younger boys had blocks, pull toys, tops, and a range of other toys. Older boys might play with toy soldiers. And there were a range of play sets. Girls of course got doll houses. Boys had different kinds of play sets. I recall a Western street my brother got me in the 1950s. This was a great stage for gun fights. Toys followed rconomivs and technology. Kids in the 60s had space stations. and then Star Wars took off far beyond the earlier Buck Rogers era. Lincoln Logs, erector sets, Legos, and other toys were all great favorites. Some children enjouyed puzzels. And with the development of computers and all kinds of video games, a whole new area of home activities has been opened up.

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