PinataPinata is a popular South American game played by children in Venezuela and other Latin American countries. Age: All ages No. of players: 2 or more Equipment: A piñata filled with toys and lollies (candy); string to attach it; large stick; a blindfold Time: 5+ minutes Aim: To break the piñata. 1. Before you begin to play, you must make a piñata. A piñata (pronounced pin-YAR-ta) can be easily made from cardboard or paper maché and then decorated with bright colours. It could be painted or covered with crepe paper. Fill the piñata with lollies or other treats and hang it on a tree branch or something similar so that it hangs at about head height for the children. You can also buy ready-made piñatas which are available in all shapes and sizes, ready to be filled. 2. Children take turns to be blindfolded and spun around. They then attempt to hit the piñata and break it open. Children have one turn each. It will take several attempts before it is broken. 3. The winner is the child who breaks the piñata, but allow everyone to share the lollies. Source: Adapted from "Games Around the World" UNICEF New York You might like to play these other South American games:
Canica (Chile) Hit the Penny (Brazil) Queimada (Brazil) Help (Peru) Stop (Colombia) The Blind Hen (Mexico) Sun and Ice (Mexico) Trompo (Venezuela) Sign up for our FREE newsletter and receive All rights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
