
May C. Hofmann - Foreword
Part I. - Games for Children.
ANIMAL SHOW.
CHASE THE RABBIT.
SOAP-BUBBLE CONTEST.
ROSE GUESS.
NEW BLIND MAN'S BUFF.
FINDING FLOWERS.
BEAN-BAG CONTEST.
BLOWING THE FEATHERS.
A friendly guide to lively, low‑effort entertainment, this collection offers dozens of games that turn any house‑bound gathering into a memorable party. Whether you’re hosting a church social, a family weekend, or an impromptu friends‑night, the instructions rely on everyday items—fruit, toothpicks, a rope, or a simple bowl of soap—so you can start playing almost immediately. The games are written to be flexible, letting adults join children’s rounds and vice‑versa, and can be tweaked to suit the size of the group or the theme of the event.
Inside you’ll find classics like a “Blind Man’s Buff” remake, plus inventive twists such as building animal sculptures from vegetables or racing to out‑smart a “rabbit” in a fast‑paced chase. Each activity includes clear steps, timing tips, and ideas for scoring or prizes, ensuring everyone stays engaged from the first round onward. With this handy handbook, even the most modest host can create a cheerful atmosphere without hours of preparation.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (155K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
Jul 1, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1884
A lively early-20th-century compiler of party entertainment, she is best known for Games for Everybody, a practical collection of easy games for children and adults. Though little biographical information appears to survive, her work has lasted as a cheerful snapshot of social play before the age of screens.
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