noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
General term for play or games, often with a slightly formal or literary feel compared to 遊び. Can refer to both children's play and structured games.
子供たちは公園で遊戯に夢中になっている。
The children are absorbed in play at the park.
この施設には様々な遊戯設備が整っている。
This facility is equipped with various play equipment.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
play and dance (at kindergarten/elementary school)
Specific to early childhood education settings; often used with the honorific prefix お (お遊戯). Refers to rhythmic play activities involving singing and movement.
幼稚園でお遊戯の発表会があった。
There was a play-and-dance recital at the kindergarten.
先生がピアノを弾いて、園児たちがお遊戯をした。
The teacher played the piano and the kindergarteners did their play-and-dance activity.