Yeotgamgi (Korean Taffy-Cutting Game)
Holiday Party
Y
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
- Sticks of hardened Korean taffy or hard candy
HOW TO PLAY
1
Each player picks up a stick of the hardened taffy without looking closely at its inside.
2
Snap or break the candy stick sharply in the middle in one try.
3
Compare the broken cross-section of each player's candy to see whose has the largest air pocket or hole.
4
The player with the biggest visible hole in their piece is declared the winner of that round for good luck.
5
Losers can try again with a new piece if playing multiple rounds.
6
Traditionally the game is used lightheartedly to predict good fortune, so keep score just for fun bragging rights.