Also known as Stealing The Old Man's Bundle, this game
unpredictable game is very popular with kids, who love being able to steal each
other's cards!
Number of Players:
2 - 4
Age Range:
6+
Cards:
Standard 52-card deck
Instructions:
Each player is dealt four cards, which are kept separate and face-down. Then,
another row of four cards in put, this time face-up, in the centre. The rest of
the cards are put aside.
To start, the first player to the left of the dealer looks to see whether or not
he has a card which is of the same rank (i.e. Twos, Queens) as any of those in
the centre. If so, he “steals” this centre card and puts it face-up with his
own. This is his “bundle”. If a player has a card which is of the same rank as
more than one centre card, he can steal them all at the same time and put them
in a stack, on top of the other. This continues clockwise around the group.
If a player has a card which is of the same rank as the top card in someone’s
“bundle”, he can steal the entire stack. However, if a player has no cards which
match the central ones, he “trails”, putting one of his own cards face-up in the
centre instead.
When everyone has played all four of their original cards, they are dealt four
new ones and the game continues.
When all the cards have been dealt and played, the player with the most cards in
their bundle wins.
Call My Bluff
This is a fun word game (made famous by the TV show) which can
help children to learn new words, practise dictionary work and presentation
skills! It works best in a classroom or large group setting, and you will need
time to prepare.
Make A Ping Pong Bat And Net
The Chinese introduced table tennis to the world and have always been extremely
good at the sport. You can make your own ping pong bats and net and have a go!
Make A Name Book
More of a craft activity than a game, this is a great way for kids to get to
know each other at the beginning of the school year.
Fishing (Tiu-u or Chinese Dominoes) This game of Chinese dominoes sounds a little complicated to
begin with but is in fact very simple to play. The name ‘fishing’ comes from
the idea that players ‘fish’ for matching dominoes. You can either print out
our dominoes or make your own more authentic version with popsicle sticks
(instructions included!)
Matching Game cards can be used to play Memory
(Concentration), Go Fish and many other card games, as well as played with
our sorting mats by one child on their own. Printable Games
