Games
Hoops and Graces
Hoops and Graces is an indoor parlor game that was
popular during the antebellum period, but it can be played
outdoors as well. The name comes from the hoops used in play,
and the graceful movements that are necessary for a successful
game. It's easy to play!
Look at the craft link for information
on how to make your own game pieces, and follow the rules of the
game below!
How to Play the Game:
Each player needs two wands, one for each hand. One player
holds the hoop by placing it on his or her two wands. Holding
the wands so that the ends are crossed, making an "X," the
player quickly pulls the wands apart, forcing the hoop into the
air. The hoop should be launched in the direction of another
player, whose task it is to catch the hoop on his or her own
wands as it flies through the air. This second player then
launches the hoop to the next player. Play continues in this
fashion. The game may be played just for fun, or may be played
for points. In this case, players should agree on a period of
time for the game, and whoever catches the hoop successfully the
most times during that period is the winner.
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