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Cai Deng Mi (Lantern Riddle Guessing)

Holiday Party
C
PLAYERS
4+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Hang lanterns around the room or yard, each with a riddle strip attached to its underside.

2

Players walk around browsing the lanterns and pick one whose riddle they want to attempt.

3

Read the riddle aloud or silently, then call out your guessed answer to the group or a judge.

4

If correct, remove the riddle strip from the lantern and claim a small prize; if incorrect, leave it for someone else to try.

5

Continue until all the riddles have been solved, then tally how many each player solved correctly.