Games for Everybody

A potato sprouts toothpick legs, a banana gets a tail, and soon the children’s “Animal Show” is full of queer creatures. But can anyone guess what they were meant to be?

For a lively gathering, Mary Christiana Hofmann turns familiar rooms and household odds and ends into a playground. Her collection ranges from children’s contests and guessing games to amusements for other occasions, with clear directions that put the fun within easy reach of a host. There are shadows to identify, bubbles to blow across a rope, and bean bags to race down a line—enough to turn a quiet party into a spirited competition. Which game will get everyone laughing first?

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