Latin America (widespread, Mexico, Brazil, throughout region)
Blind Hen
Also known as Gallinita Ciega, Cabra Cega
A blindfolded child must catch and identify a fellow player using only touch and sound.
5+ playersAges 5-12In or outActiveSmall space
The rules
How to play
1
One child is blindfolded and spun gently while the group sings 'Gallinita ciega, ¿qué se te ha perdido? Una aguja y un dedal, date la vuelta y lo encontrarás.'
2
The gallinita stumbles around trying to catch players who may move and make noise to tease but cannot run away.
3
When the gallinita catches someone, they must identify who it is by feel alone; if correct, that person becomes the new gallinita.
Keep it fair
Set a clear boundary before the game starts, if the gallinita steps outside it, the group guides them back with hand-clapping.
Good for building
sensory awarenessbalancestealthlistening
What you need
Just: a piece of cloth or clothing as a blindfold
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