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What is the blindfolded goat-catching game? The blindfolded goat-catching game is one of the familiar traditional games for many generations of Vietnamese people. With its simple gameplay and rules, it has attracted many participants. Let's explore it with FPT Shop through the following article!

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What is blindfolded goat-catching game? I’m sure these are the questions some of you have when you are not familiar with how to play and the notes when playing. So this article from FPT Shop will help you understand more about the blindfolded goat-catching game.

What is blindfolded goat-catching game?

Blindfolded goat-catching is a very familiar name to the childhood of many of you, and this name originated from ancient Greece with the name “Copper mosquito” meaning copper mosquito. In English, people often use “Blind-man’s-buff” to refer to this folk game.

Blindfolded goat-catching is very suitable for all ages, especially for children, so it appears a lot in rural areas of Vietnam, in village festivals along with tug of war and dragon dance. The popularity of the blindfolded goat-catching game is also shown through Dong Ho paintings with bright colors and playful lines. To suit more people, the game has many versions and different ways to play to make it more interesting.

What should be prepared when playing blindfolded goat-catching?

Number of players

Folk games in general, including blindfolded goat-catching game in particular, often do not limit the number of participants. However, in order for the game to be fully played and organized most orderly, the number of people from 3 to 15 is the most reasonable. The participants should be of the same age to make the game more fair.

Equipment in the blindfolded goat-catching game

As the name blindfolded goat-catching suggests, you need to prepare some long ropes to blindfold the person looking for the goat. It can be dark-colored fabric with soft and thin material, or it can be an eye mask for sleep. This helps the eyes feel comfortable while limiting the player’s field of vision.

Location for playing

This is one of the folk games that all participants will have to be blindfolded. Therefore, you need to find areas with spacious space to organize the game, without being too narrow and without obstacles while playing. In addition, the playing areas should be grassy or flat ground to minimize injuries for blindfolded players and other participants if they accidentally fall down. However, we also need to limit the playing space so that it does not move too far and make the blindfolded person unable to catch the goat.

Rules when playing blindfolded goat-catching game

Before the game starts, divide to see who will be blindfolded and who will hide to avoid being caught. The blindfolded person will use the fabric to cover their eyes, they are not allowed to peek during the game and search for the goat nearby, catch someone and correctly guess the name of that person to win.

Simple ways to play blindfolded goat-catching

Way 1

One person will be blindfolded and one person will be the goat: Two people will play scissors-paper-rock, the loser will have to be blindfolded and the remaining person will be the goat and will go around in a circle. The blindfolded person is not allowed to peek and the goat can dodge being caught but cannot run out of the circle. You have to constantly say “be be” to imitate the sound of the goat and attract the attention of the blindfolded person. For the blindfolded person, you need to listen and judge which direction the sound “be be” is coming from. Then catch the goats around and call the correct name of the goat to win.

Goat: You have to dodge being caught by the blindfolded person. Besides, you are not allowed to run out of the pre-assigned area.

Way 2

One person is blindfolded and multiple people are goats: This method is for places with spacious space. The goats will constantly say “be be” and surround, tease the blindfolded person. However, don’t let yourself be caught.

The blindfolded person will move, search for the goats making “be be” sound and call the name of the caught person. If correct, you will change positions.

Notes when playing blindfolded goat-catching game

Safe playing location

Because while playing, participants may be blindfolded, so you need to choose empty locations without sharp objects around to minimize injuries and falls while playing.

Have someone observe the game process

During the game, especially when organizing for children, there should be adult supervision. This is to avoid falls, unnecessary collisions. Besides, having adults observe will help children enjoy the game, make it fair and answer the children’s questions.

Conclusion

Above, FPT Shop has provided you with a simple way to play the blindfolded goat-catching game. Hope you have fun moments when playing this folk game!

Frequently asked questions

While folk games, including blindfolded goat-catching, often have no limit on the number of participants, it is recommended to have between 3 and 15 players of similar ages to ensure the game is organized fairly and orderly.

You will need long ropes or dark-colored fabric to blindfold the person(s) searching for the “goat.” Alternatively, you can use eye masks for sleep, ensuring comfort while limiting the player’s field of vision.

Choose a spacious area, free from obstacles and preferably grassy or on flat ground, to minimize the risk of injuries if players fall. Ensure the playing area is not too large, so the blindfolded person(s) can still catch the “goat.”

Rules: Before the game, decide who will be blindfolded and who will hide. The blindfolded person must keep their eyes covered and is not allowed to peek. They must catch someone and correctly guess their name to win.

Way 1 (for two players): One person is blindfolded, and the other is the “goat.” They play rock-paper-scissors, and the loser is blindfolded. The “goat” moves in a circle, making “be-be” sounds to imitate a goat. The blindfolded person must listen and catch the “goat” while also guessing their name.

Way 2 (for multiple players): One person is blindfolded, and multiple people are “goats.” The “goats” surround and tease the blindfolded person while making “be-be” sounds. The blindfolded person must search for and catch the “goats” and guess their names.

Always choose a safe location, free from sharp objects, to minimize injuries. It is recommended to have adult supervision during the game, especially when played by children, to avoid falls and collisions. Adult observers can also ensure fairness and answer any questions that may arise.

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