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Colcannon Ring Hunt

Halloween Party
C
PLAYERS
4+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Prepare a large serving of mashed potatoes and hide a clean coin or ring somewhere inside the dish before serving.

2

Serve everyone a portion without revealing where the hidden item was placed.

3

Players eat carefully, watching for the object hidden in their portion.

4

Whoever finds the coin or ring in their serving is said to be due good fortune in the year ahead.

5

Discuss as a group what the tradition predicts for the lucky finder before moving on to dessert.