FRENCH BLIND MAN'S BUFF
In this game the players are numbered, and one is blindfolded. Two numbers are called out. The ones so numbered run, and the blindfolded one tries to catch one of them, or they may run one at a time. If the one in the center catches another, he takes that one's place.
BLIND MAN'S BUFF WITH A WAND
The players dance around the blindfolded one until he touches a player with his wand. When he does this, all stand still. The one in the center may ask three questions of the one touched. He, replying, disguises his voice. If the blindfolded one succeeds in guessing whom he questioned, he exchanges places with him.
HIDE-AND-SEEK GAMES
A player hides, the others seek him. Or any object may be hidden in an out-of-the-way place, and this is to be found by a player. When he succeeds in doing this, the handkerchief is taken from his eyes (if one is used). Each child has a turn in finding the article, the place of hiding being changed each time for the new finder.
FOLLOW OUR LEADER
The leader walks before a line of players and performs ridiculous acts which all must imitate. If any player fails to do this, he or she is out of the game. The leader may make the players perform feats like jumping over high places, turning somersaults, climbing, etc., if the players are boys. If among the players there are girls, the feats, of necessity, must not be too hard.
FEATS AND FORFEITS
The children are required to perform certain acts or pay a forfeit. These acts are decided upon by a committee before the guests, or players, assemble. A few feats may be suggested, such as the rabbit hop, leap frog, picking up a stick with the teeth while in a kneeling position, etc., or the player may be required to repeat "Peter Piper," or any ridiculous verses quickly. If he does not succeed in doing what is required of him, he must—if he is a boy—turn a somersault. If the player is a girl, she pays a forfeit or stands with her face to a corner.