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Laenkefange
Translated, this game means "capturing chains" and starts with one player catching another by the hand. These people run with joined hands to try to catch another person. The third person joins the group, which tries to catch a fourth. When four people have joined the chain, it splits into two chains, which repeat the capturing process. This game is usually played outside, and can be played by children of any age.
Gemme
This game is similar to hide and seek, and is appropriate for two to ten players from age three and up. The seeker loudly counts to one hundred, then goes to find the missing players. The first person to be found takes up the position of seeker. Most of the time, a rhyme or nonsense line is used to determine the first seeker. This game can be played both inside and outside.
Gemme Fingerbol
Gemme Fingerbol, or "hide the thimble" is a game played with at least two people, often indoors. A single person is left alone in a room with a thimble, which they hide according to rules the group has agreed on. The thimble can be entirely hidden, out in plain sight, or slightly hidden. The person who hid the thimble may offer suggestions, similar to the US game of "hot and cold." Once the thimble has been found, the game restarts.
Little Mouse
A tickling game for small children, Little Mouse is often played by parents with their babies. Adults run their fingers lightly over the child's body, simulating a climbing mouse. They then declare one location, such as the elbow, a house for the mouse, and tickle the spot. This game is usually accompanied by a rhyme about the mouse.
Dripping Candle
This winter game comes from the tradition of lighting the house with candles in the last months of the year. Children drip different colored candles into a glass of water, creating an attractive, dribbly piece of wax. Place a string into the glass before you begin dripping to create an ornament that can be hung in the window or in a child's room. Always supervise children who are handling lit candles.