''Cowboys & Indians'': remains popular around the world, even though the films, television series, and books that might have been thought to give rise to it have largely fallen from prominence. This gives an insight into the childs perception of good and evil.
''Doctor'' (''Doctor & patient''; ''Doctors & nurses''): the main aim is discovering each other's bodies, and it can even involve experiments with sexual play. See Doctor (children's Game) .
''Mothers & fathers'': very similar to ''Doctor''.
''House'': the main aim is to explore familial relationships. Children can act like a family and also explore other family arrangements with each other. It also deals with gender roles.
''Shopkeeper and customer'': This is interpretation of basic social interaction and can be an insight into the child's parent's income status.