lunes, 12 de septiembre de 2016

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Some board games played in Argentina

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Students in second year show how to play some board games Uno from Silvana Carnicero Mind's race from Silvana Carnicero Rules of life from Silvana Carnicero Preguntados from Silvana Carnicero...

viernes, 22 de abril de 2016

Payana- New Stratford School of English

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It's a children game, which is practised with five stones, which are caught. One stone is thrown up, you must one of them and it's catched again. The idea is to throw the stones vertically with the palm, while it's in the air change the position of palm to catch the stones. Some of rules are: - Players sit on the floor, doing a circle and it´s played with turn. - Take five stones. - Put them on the table. - Take one with your hand...

TUTE CABRERO- New Stratford, School of English

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Students guided by Mariela Sirica, an Argentine teacher of English as a Foreign Language from New Stratford School of English, have shared some games: - The game is based on having 50 desk cards.The 9, 8 and wildcards are not used.- The game is played with 3 people and all the cards are dealt from the stock pile and it is played with 10 major cards. - This type of game is called ``Tute Cabrero´´ and it is played in Argentina and Uruguay.- The game...

miércoles, 2 de marzo de 2016

Red Light, Green Light

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RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT DARIEN HIGH SCHOOL VERSION: 1. One player stands near a wall and beckons to the others with a call of "Green Light," which prompts them to advance swiftly....or of "Red Light," which means they must freeze in their tracks.  2. The object of the game is to tag the "caller."  The first player to do so wins the round and becomes the next "caller."  3. If a player moves, flinches, or advances...

Rock, Paper, Scissors

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This well-known game, sometimes used for choosing the leader of some different game or activity, is here demonstrated by Darien High School students. Rules for Rocks Paper Scissors Materials: Hand Rules: Find a partner (this is a two person game) Each player will punch the bottom of their right fists into the palm of their left hand 3 times as they say “rocks, paper, scissors”. After you pound your first 3 times, say “shoot”...

Pin the Tail on the Donkey

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Here, the rascals of Darien High School demonstrate the ubiquitous birthday party game, played throughout the world by the young-at-heart. Materials: A poster of a donkey Some “tails” that will attach to the poster. A blindfold Rules: One person puts on the blindfold and is spun around until they are somewhat disoriented. The blindfolded person then tries to put the “tail” onto the donkey as close to the donkey’s rear...

lunes, 29 de febrero de 2016

Red Rover

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Played by the rascals of Darien High School. This is a fun game for mild or warm weather.  Rules:  1. Two opposing teams line up, facing one another. All players hold hands.  2. A member of one team calls another play, chanting "Red Rover, Red Rover,________come over!"     The player who is called must run over to the opposing team, trying to break through their      locked arms/hands.  If...

Running Bases

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As played by the rascals of Darien High School Rules: 1.  Players begin at different bases. 2. On "GO", the catchers toss the ball back and forth to each other.  The players must run to the opposite base.  If the catchers throw the ball back and forth three times all the players have to run to the opposite base therefore running players can not stay at one base for too long.  The object is to get to the opposite base...

Blob Tag

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                                               BLOB TAG   “Blob Tag” Rules Start with a group of people, someone who is “it”, and a large space with boundaries. The person who is “it” needs to tag the other people playing. When that person is tagged, they become part of the blob by linking hands with the person who tagged them. This blob needs to run and work together to tag the other players. The blob continues...

Hopscotch

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                                          HOPSCOTCH   As demonstrated by the game players of Darien High School  Instructions: Instructions Make boxes (as shown above). Get into a vertical line with the first person holding a bean bag. The first person gently tosses the bean bag so that it lands in one of the boxes....

Chopsticks

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                            CHOPSTICKS                                      As played by the rascals of Darien High School  Chopsticks (Dedos Mágicos) Objective: to get all five fingers of your opponent extended on both of their hands Rules: Each player starts with one finger extended on each hand One person goes first and taps one of the opponent's fingers The...

Shadow Tag

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SHADOW TAG   --- as played at Darien High School                                             Rules  1. One must play on a sunny day, when shadows may be cast.  2. Players gather in a given area and try to eliminate other players by tagging their shadows. It is necessary to keep scurrying around, to avoid having one's shadow tagged.  3. A player whose shadow has been tagged must be seated and is "out."  4....

Balloon Tag

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BALLOON TAG  --- A lively game as played by the rascals of Darien High School  Balloon Tag Rules Rules: Every player must have a balloon tied to one of their ankles. Each player must try to pop other participant’s balloons. Each player must protect his/her own balloon. The last player standing (the person who has the only remaining inflated balloon) is the winner. Depending on the size of the game, mark out an appropriate...

Blind Man's Buff

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Rascals from Darien High School play the traditional game, "Blind Man's Buff." Blind Man’s Bluff Materials: 3+ people Blindfold Instructions Select one person to be the Blind Man, and place the blindfold securely over his or her eyes. The Blind Man then must spin in place 5 times. The remaining players disperse and run away as the Blind Man is completing his spins. The Blind Man yells “STOP!” when he has completed his spins. When the players hear the “STOP!” call, they must stop moving. The Blind Man must find all the...

Leap-Freeze

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LEAP-FREEZE  The rascals from Darien High School play their exciting game, Leap-Freeze.                                                              RULES 1. Someone is elected to be "the chaser."   2. The other players swiftly disperse. The chaser pursues the other players across a large field.  3. When the chaser tags a player, he/she must crouch down, "frozen," and...

Spoons

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Rascals from Darien High School play their version of "Spoons." “SPOONS” GAME RULES: Chancho va Objective: get 4 of a kind and grab a spoon Who wins: person who gets 4 of a kind and first spoon Who loses: person who doesn't get a spoon Deal four cards to every player Have one less spoon than number of players Assign a dealer and give them the remaining deck of cards The dealer grabs one card from the deck and discards one of the five cards he/she has (can only have four cards at a time) Repeat step 4 until one player gets...