How to Play the Leprechaun's Gold Game
There are countless traditional games children play at birthday parties. However, if that birthday occurs on a special day, such as St. Patrick's Day, a special game is in order. This game is also appropriate for those who hold parties to celebrate St. Paddy's Day, since it has no age limits.
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Instructions
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Gather a supply of rocks about the size of golf balls or a bit larger.
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Spread newspaper on the grass and place the rocks on the paper.
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Use nontoxic, gold spray paint to paint the rocks. When they are dry on one side, turn them over and paint the other side.
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Before party guests arrive, hide the gold rocks around the lawn, ensuring that they are not completely covered by leaves or sticks.
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Gather players and explain they have 5 minutes to find as many pieces of the leprechaun's gold as possible. Signal them to begin and start the timer. The player who finds the most gold rocks wins.
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Tips & Warnings
Plan a special prize for the player who finds the most pieces of the leprechaun's gold.
If very young children play the game, ensure they are supervised and do not put the rocks in their mouths or try to throw them at other children.
