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Blind Man’s Buff
Children between ages six and 15 enjoy playing bit
mat bat de (“catching a goat while blindfolded”). One participant volunteers to
play the “goat” and another, the “goat catcher”. Other players form a circle
around the players.
The goat and goat catcher are blindfolded with handkerchiefs. The game begins
when the catcher yells, “Done!” The goat can move wherever he or she likes but
must occasionally bleat. The catcher listens for the bleats and grapples to find
the goat. In turn, the goat must move quietly to avoid being trapped. Since both
players are blindfolded, the goat and goat catcher must both their ears and wits
to win.
The other players distract the goat and goat catcher to make them turn in the
wrong direction. This creates hilarious moments and prolongs the game. A new
round begins once the goat has been caught. Other players who want to join the
game may ask to play the goat or goat catcher.
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