The space at the top of the diagram, called "London," is especially advantageous. No men are marked in it, but should the chipper land there at any time, the player may draw a head in every other space on the diagram, or add one mark to any one drawing he may have already in each space.
This game may be played on the seashore or playground or wherever the diagram may be drawn in hard earth.
For the schoolroom it is an interesting diversion for pupils who assemble early before the opening of the school session.
MINISTER'S CAT (THE)
Any number of players.
Parlor; schoolroom.
The first player says, "The minister's cat is an avaricious cat," using an adjective which begins with "a" to describe the cat.
The next player makes a remark about the cat, using the same initial letter for the adjective; for instance, that it is an "aggressive" cat. This is continued, each player using a different adjective beginning with the letter "a," until the game has gone entirely around the circle. The first player then makes a similar remark about the cat, using an adjective beginning with "b." This goes around, and so on through the alphabet. Any player who is slow to respond, or who fails, must either drop out of the game or pay a forfeit, as may be decided at the start.
MUSIC BOX
3 to 60 players.