Are you Bored? Party 1900's style (10 horrible parlor games)
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
United States
March 28, 2016 11:00pm CST
Just read this article on listverse. Sometimes I wonder about the validity of the listverse articles but either way they are good fun to read.
A few of the parlor games mentioned on the list have been adapted for more modern game play.
The mitten game I've heard of, the game involving writing down guesses of who is wearing which number (they were camoflauged in bags)... Even the one involving crates is familiar (musical chairs)
Would you play any of the games listed on this site?
Did you ever stop to wonder what people did to entertain themselves at parties with friends before stereos, TVs, and the Internet? Party Fun: Wholesome Gam
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@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
30 Mar 16
We play passing the ball, treasure hunt, musical chair.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
30 Mar 16
All inside of the house? Most of the ones from the late 1800's and early 1900's were inside. Atleast according to the article I read.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
30 Mar 16
@destimona We really don't get together and play games here anymore. I mean, some people do, but usually it's just watching t.v. or playing video games. Nothing like parlor games or board / card games.
@destimona (1910)
• Luxembourg, Luxembourg
30 Mar 16
@ScribbledAdNauseum we can play in or out.
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@epiffanie (11336)
• Australia
29 Mar 16
lol, those we're the days when people were bored that they come up with awkward games ..
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
29 Mar 16
No television to watch, only the radio programs and even so those weren't all day. The poor things the guests were put through sometimes though!
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