Traditional German Games
Bored of playing the same old games? How about we look into the traditional German games and give you newer ideas on how to entertain yourself? Sounds good? Then continue reading for more details.
Isn’t it kind of boring when you take your kid or yourself to a party and you already know the kind of entertainment that there is going to be? Then the thrill of that party is ruined. But what if you put a twist on it and include examples of world culture in it? Like for example some of the traditional German games? What’s more, there are plenty of where these came from and for both kids and adults. So what say we get into some examples of the same and give you some new forms of entertainment for that party? Here they are then, some of the best Traditional German party games.
Traditional German Games for Kids Kids really don’t need any excuse when it comes to party games for kids
. They ensure that they have a whole lot of fun in any situation that they have been placed in. Let’s make their day though and give them a reason to have some fun with these traditional German kids games.
The Number Game
In German it’s called the ‘Ein, Zwei, Drei…Halt!’ (1,2,3…Halt) game. In this the person who is ‘it’ stands at a distance backing the rest of the group. Then he/she says ‘Ein, Zwei, Drei…in which time the kids have to run towards him. When he says ‘Halt’, he turns around to face the kids. When he turns, all the kids have to stop and adopt the statue mode, that is not move at all. If ‘it’ finds any of them moving, they’re all out. The game continues till either all have been dismissed or one of the kids crosses the finish line.
Hiding Sardines
This is a popular game in Germany and goes by the name ‘Sardinen’. In this game a kid is chosen to hide while the others have to find him. They have to count say, up to 30 (or any other number) in which time the kid hides in a place. Once the counting stops, the kids have to find him. When anyone finds the kid, they have to hide with him. One by one the kids join the original kid in the hiding place. This continues till the last one finds the hiding place. It’s a whole lot of fun if it is combined with dim lights so that the hide and seek becomes even more challenging.
The Cat and Mouse
In Germany, this game is popular by the name ‘Katz and Maus’, Katz (cat) and Maus (mouse). This game is very popular among the younger kids because it is an energy packed game with lots of running around. In this game, one of the players is the cat and the other the mouse while the rest of the kids form a circle. The objective of the game is that the cat has to catch the mouse. The mouse can run anywhere, into and out of the circle as well. There is an added element of fun because the circle sometimes allows the mouse to enter and at other times blocks him. When the mouse is caught, there are chits drawn to decide who’s the next cat and mouse.
Traditional German Drinking Games Beer and Germany are as if synonymous. Then there is the concept of beer boots that is very popular in Germany. Beer boots is exactly how it sounds. The glasses are in the shape of boots. Here are some traditional German games that you can enjoy with this concept in mind. These are some of the best drinking games without cards
.
Drinking Relay
Divide the group of people into two teams and get them to stand in a line with beer boots placed in front of each member. At the blow of the whistle the first person lifts the glass and starts drinking the beer. After he is done, he has to turn the glass around to show that there is nothing in the glass anymore. Then the next person starts drinking and so on. The next in line can only drink when the first person has emptied his glass. The team whose last member empties the glass ahead of other, wins.
Herman the German Even though this game seems simple, it is a lot of fun because of the antics that being drunk makes you do. It runs on the lines of ‘Who stole the cookie’. A person is chosen as ‘Herman the German’ (HTG) and he has to get the game running. The other members sit in a random manner and are given names, better if they are confusing names like China Port No.1 and so on. The game starts with HTG saying – “HTG dropped a missile on China port no. 3, sir’ and no. 3 has to reply with- “It wasn’t me, sir”. Then HTG replies “Who then, Sir” and it goes on. The sentence has
to end with ‘Sir’ and if it doesn’t then the player has to down a shot or a beer boot. Similarly, if at any point the players fumble they have to do the same. The tension makes the players forget things and there’s a whole lot of beer flowing as a result.
There you have it. Some of the best games that you can include at a party. For the kids and the adults. Now you tell me you aren’t excited to get to that party or host a party that has this much fun in store for you.
