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Games Using Sweets or Candy

Few things encourage participation in a game like including candy as the prize to be won. Individuals of all ages enjoy partaking of sweet treats, though children are arguably more drawn to the bright and colorful varieties. While people in the United States consider candy anything from hard candies to toffee or chocolate bars, other parts of the world use the term, "sweets" to define such foods. In some parts of the world, candy or sweet treats such as cookies and cake are referred to as "sweets." A little strategy and responsible moderation lets you find a way to include candy in any game.

Candy Checkers
- Candy checkers are a delicious and colorful alternative to the standard red and black plastic chips. The physical qualities of certain varieties of candy naturally make them better suited for a board game. Hard, round candies, for example, have flat bottoms and won't leave your fingers covered in red or blue dye after the game. Avoid using sweets like sour balls or caramel twists, which will roll around between squares, making it difficult to maintain clear moves and positioning.
Candy Cane Catcher
- A candy cane is a seasonal treat that also makes an effective hook for children trying to win prizes in a game. Attach candy canes to the ends of sticks or poles, making them into hooks for a holiday version of the game Wishing Pond, called Ice Fishing. Players stand in front of the booth and lower their candy cane hooks over the other side until they "catch" a prize. Someone must man the prize collection behind the booth to secure the candy cane hook on the prize.
Find the Candy Bar
- This is the sweetened version of Find the Shell, a game often seen at boardwalks and amusement parks. One of the three overturned cups contains a miniature candy bar underneath. The dealer rotates and slides the cups in various positions for 45 seconds trying to make the player lose track of the cup hiding the candy bar. At the end of the cup rotation, the player gets one chance to correctly identify which cup is concealing the candy bar. If his answer is correct, he receives the miniature candy bar to enjoy.
Candy Jeopardy
- Candy Jeopardy replaces hundreds of dollars for progressively larger quantities of sweets. For example, instead of categories with questions worth between $100 through $500, correct answers are worth between one to five gummy bears or candy-coated chocolate pieces. Each player stores his sweets in small bowl and must relinquish the quantity of candy the question was worth to the "show host." This game is an exciting and tasty way to quiz kids for upcoming tests in school.

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