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Winning Strategies for Blind Goat Capture: Key Tips to Keep in Mind

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

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9 March, 2024

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

What is the 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 which means copper mosquito. In English, people usually 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 snake up the clouds. The popularity of blindfolded goat catching game is also shown through Dong Ho paintings with bright colors, extremely playful lines. To be suitable for more people, the game has had many versions as well as different ways to play blindfolded goat catching to increase the fun.

What to prepare when playing blindfolded goat catching?

Number of players

Folk games in general as well as blindfolded goat catching games in particular will usually not limit the number of participants. However, in order for the game to be fully operational and the organization to be most orderly, the number of people from 3 – 15 is the most reasonable. Participants should be of the same age to make the game fairer.

Tools in the blindfolded goat catching game

Similar to the name blindfolded goat catching, to organize the game, you need to equip a few long enough ropes to blindfold the person who goes to catch the goat. It can be dark-colored fabric with a soft thin material or eye mask for sleeping. This helps the eyes feel comfortable while still limiting the vision of the players.

Place to organize the game

This is one of the folk games in which all participants will be required to be blindfolded. Therefore, you need to find areas to organize the game with wide space, not too narrow and no obstructing objects while playing. In addition, playing areas should be grass or flat ground to limit injuries for blindfolded players as well as other players who accidentally fall. However, we also need to limit the playing space so as not to move too far and make blindfolded people unable to catch goats.

Rules when playing blindfolded goat catching

Before the game starts, it will be divided to see who is blindfolded and who is hiding to not get caught. The blindfolded person will use fabric to cover their eyes, not peeking during the game and searching for goats around, catching someone and guessing their name correctly will win.

Simple ways to play blindfolded goat catching

Way to play 1

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

Goat person: You have to dodge to not be caught by the blindfolded person. Also, do not run out of the pre-divided area.

Way to play 2

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

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

Notes when playing the blindfolded goat catching game

Safe playing location

Because while playing, participants may be blindfolded, you need to choose empty locations without sharp objects around to limit injuries as well as tripping while playing.

Have someone observe the playing process

During the game, especially when organizing for children to play, there needs to be adult supervision. This will avoid accidents such as falling, unwanted collisions. In addition, having adults observe will help children organize the game more fun, fairer, and answer their questions.

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

There is no strict limit to the number of players, but for the best experience, it is recommended to have between 3 and 15 participants. It is ideal for players to be of similar ages to ensure a fair game.

You will need long enough ropes or soft, dark-colored fabrics to blindfold the person who will be catching the “goats.” Alternatively, you can use eye masks for sleeping. This ensures comfort while limiting the player’s vision.

Choose a wide, open space with no obstructing objects. A grass or flat surface is ideal to prevent injuries in case of falls. Ensure that the playing area is not too large, as it may be difficult for the blindfolded person to catch the “goats.”

Rules: Before the game, decide who will be blindfolded and who will be hiding. The blindfolded person must not peek and must try to catch the “goats” and guess their names correctly to win.

Way to play 1 (one blindfolded person, one “goat”): The two players play rock-paper-scissors, and the loser is blindfolded. The “goat” goes in a circle, making “be be” sounds like a goat. The blindfolded person must listen to determine the direction of the sound and catch the “goat” while calling out their name correctly to win. The “goat” can dodge but must stay within the circle.

Way to play 2 (one blindfolded person, multiple “goats”): This variation is for more spacious areas. The “goats” surround and tease the blindfolded person while making “be be” sounds. The blindfolded person must move, search for the “goats,” and call out the name of the person they catch. If correct, they switch positions.

Always choose a safe playing location, free from sharp objects or hazards that could cause injuries. It is important to have adult supervision during the game, especially when children are playing, to prevent accidents and ensure a fun and fair experience for all participants.