What is Mins Game?
“MinsGame” is short for Minimalism Game, a monthly decluttering challenge created by The Minimalists. This challenge is designed to simplify your life and space, as well as promote the minimalist lifestyle.
How to play Mins Game.
This challenge is simple! On the first day of the month, you declutter one item.
On the second day, declutter two. On the third, three.
And so on.
Some people like to play backwards, where on the first of the month, they declutter 31 items.
The second day, they declutter 30.
And so on.
Our downloadable tally chart is a free printable that allows you to participate and track your progress with either version of play.
March Mins Game Tally Chart Free Printable Download
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March MinsGame Themes
When you’ve done a few rounds of the MinsGame, you might want to shake things up a little! Here are some March-specific categories you might tackle this month.
1. St. Paddy’s
For a little springtime fun, let’s do a Saint Patrick’s themed declutter!
This might be decluttering green items–seriously, it’s kind of fun to use a completely arbitrary category to make things interesting.
If you’re a big party thrower, maybe you go through your old supplies and decorations.
Alcohol (expired or unwanted), bar accessories, drinking glasses, and so on.
Saint Patrick’s Day-specific items, like decor and clothing.
2. Spring Break prep
Let’s get ready for Spring Break!
You can go through old luggage and unwanted travel items, beachwear, pool toys, expired sunscreen, and so on.
3. Spring cleaning
A little prep for spring cleaning can go a long way in expediting the process. Take this opportunity to go through your garden tools, old planters, seeds from years ago, unused cleaning supplies, and outdated outdoor equipment.
4. March Madness
Sporty family? Let’s get into your old sports equipment, unworn team merch, and exercise gear you don’t use.
5. Tax season declutter
If you’re not the person who did their taxes in January (same), then you might take this month to get ready! Go through your old financial documents, scanning what you want to keep, shredding the rest.
Sort expired warranties, old receipts, and other paperwork. While you’re at it, maybe you can go through your office supplies, too!
More fun games for decluttering.
Here are some other fun decluttering challenges you might try out!
2,025 in 2025
Looking for a longer running decluttering game? This is a year-long challenge, where participants race to declutter 2,025 items by the end of 2025!
Scavenger Hunt
Try out this super fun decluttering scavenger hunt! It’s a great way to get rid of stuff and include the kiddos! Or you can do it with a partner or friend.
100 Items To Declutter
If you want to try an easier challenge, try out this checklist of 100 specific items you can declutter around your house! You can finish this one in a weekend, or even in an afternoon if you’re feeling froggy.
You’ve got this!
