Marbles

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Marbles are flicked; whoever hits an opponent’s marble or gets one into the hole wins.

Age
5+ years3–6 years
Players
2–6 players
Where
Outdoors
Time
~20 min

You’ll need

  • Marbles

How to play

  1. Dig a small hole in the earth or draw a track in the sand.
  2. Take turns flicking your marble with your thumb.
  3. The first to get into the hole, or to hit an opponent’s marble, scores a point.

Safety

Always play these games with an adult watching, in a way that suits your child’s age and the surface underfoot. Keep games with small pieces (marbles, five stones, mangala) away from children under 3.

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