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Hieroglyphics Or Picture-writing
As a change from ordinary letter-writing, "Hieroglyphics" are...

Forfeits
In many of the games already described mention has been made ...

Potato Rac
I (For individual competitors) _2 to 60 or more players...

Stag Out
In this game, one boy personates the Stag, and with his hands...

John Ball
The same game may be played also with "The House that Jack Bu...

Wolf And Sheep
In this game "it" is the wolf. The sheep choose a shepherd to...

The Lucky Or Unlucky Slipper.
A slipper is waved three times over the head and then throw...

Hang Tag
_10 to 100 players._ _Playground; gymnasium._ One pla...

Penny Wise

Source: School, Church, and Home Games
Category: TRICK GAMES FOR SOCIABLES





The players are provided with a bright new penny, a piece of paper and
a pencil. On the paper have been written the following requirements,
each player being expected to write the answers, the one having the
largest number of correct answers, winning the game:

Find on the penny the name of a song.
(Ans. America.)

A privilege.
(Ans. Liberty.)

A part of Indian corn.
(Ans. Ear.)

A part of a hill.
(Ans. Brow.)

Something denoting self.
(Ans. I (Eye).)

Part of a door.
(Ans. Lock (of hair).)

A weapon of war.
(Ans. Arrow.)

An act of protection.
(Ans. Shield.)

A gallant.
(Ans. Beau (Bow).)

A punishment.
(Ans. Stripes.)

Part of a plant.
(Ans. Leaf.)

A piece of jewelry.
(Ans. Ring.)

A nut.
(Ans. Acorn.)

A musical term.
(Ans. Bar.)

An occupation.
(Ans. Milling.)

A foreign fruit.
(Ans. Date.)

Trimming for a hat.
(Ans. Feather.)

What ships sail on.
(Ans. Sea.)

A perfume.
(Ans. Scent (cent).)

A religious edifice.
(Ans. Temple.)

A messenger.
(Ans. One sent (One cent).)

A method of voting.
(Ans. Ayes and noes (Eyes and nose).)

A Chinese beverage.
(Ans. Tea (T).)

A gaudy flower.
(Ans. Tulips (Two lips).)

Comfort.
(Ans. Ease (e e).)

A small animal.
(Ans. Hare (Hair).)

A term of marriage.
(Ans. United State.)

An ancient honor.
(Ans. Wreath.)

One of the first families.
(Ans. Indian.)




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