Blind Banker

Take about 20 coins (a mixture of pennies, nickel, dimes and quarters), and divide them up between two players. The number of coins doesn’t need to be the same, but the total value of the coins should be exactly the same. Blindfold both players or have them keep their eyes closed. Then have one player give the other player from 1 to 5 coins. The second player should figure out how much there is, and then give back the same amount of money, using a different combination of coins. For instance, if one person hands over a quarter and three nickels, the other player can hand back 4 dimes. No talking allowed. After several rounds, take off the blindfolds and count each person’s coins. If the game was played correctly, each person should still have the same amount of change.

Ages 6 and Older • 2 or More Players • Cooperative • Educational • Quiet Time

Two Truths and a Lie

Take turns saying three things about yourself, but make one of them a lie. Everyone takes a turn guessing which one is the lie.

Ages 6 and Older • 3 or More Players • Cooperative

Guess

Take turns guessing what’s going to happen next. For instance, the color of the next car that passes on the left. Or, the price of gas at the next gas station you see. Or, whether the license plate of the next car starts with an odd or an even number. Take turns asking the questions.

Ages 6 and Older • 2 or More Players • Competitive

What Did You See

Choose a picture from a magazine that has a scene with people and things in it. Show it to the players for 30 seconds, and then hide it and start asking questions about the picture to see what they remember. Have them write down their answers. Questions can be: “What color hair did the woman have?” “How many trees did you see,” etc. Whoever can answer the most questions correctly is the winner.

All Ages • 2 or More Players • Competitive