Hobbies And Interests
Sardines
A game best suited for outdoor areas or large spaces, Sardines is like Hide-and-Go-Seek, only backwards. In Sardines, only one person hides while the others seek her out. When someone else finds her they too must quietly hide in the spot with her. Each player that finds the original hider must hide in the same spot together like a can of Sardines. The last person to discover everyone is the first hider in the next round. Sardines is a silly game that inspires lots of laughter amongst family members.
20 Questions
The game 20 Questions is a simple one for people of all ages. It requires no props, only knowledge and information. The first player chooses an object and must answer "yes" or "no" questions about the object from the audience. The objective of the game is to discover what item the first player is talking about within the first 20 questions. The 20 Questions game can be played anywhere like waiting in line, in the car or on long trips.
Story Line Game
The Story Line Game is a humorous, creative activity which encourages listening and builds imagination. Divide the family into two groups. Each team member makes an index card with a long crazy sentence written on it. Then the team will create a story with each person adding to the story. Each team must incorporate the crazy sentence somewhere in the story. The other team which is not telling the story must guess what the crazy sentence was. The Story Line Game develops the players' communication and creative languages skills.
Black Jack
Also called 21, Black Jack is a simple game of skill and luck. It is played with a 52-card deck. The object of the game is to be the player who's cards equal 21 or whose cards are closest to equaling 21. Each player receives two cards to start. The dealer deals himself two cards as well. One is face down and one is revealed. Skill is required to know when to "hit," ask for another card and take your chances of going over 21 or when to stand. Black Jack accommodates many players and teaches how to maneuver one's chance against the odds.
Kickball
Kickball is a high energy game played outdoors. It has the same rules as baseball, only players use their feet to hit the ball instead of a bat. Divide the family into two teams, one to kick and one to play in the outfield. The pitcher of the outfield team must roll the ball to the first kicker, who must kick the ball and run through first, second, third and homebase to win a point. Each time the player misses a kick, it's a strike and with three strikes they are out. Kickball provides exercise and high energy entertainment for a family.