A CLASSIC!
Children love to spin colorful Draydels and this size is perfect for little hands. A wonderful introduction to the shapes and symbols of Chanukah, a Jewish celebration of the favor God gave, and in honor of religious freedom and the spirit of free thought. This toy in Plastic Canvas is designed by ©Donna Kooler for Kooler Design Studio. Each kit contains 10-count plastic canvas, craft thread, wooden dowel, cutting layout, needle, graph and instructions in English, French, Spanish and German. (paint not included.) Design size: 3" x 3" x 5" (7,6 x 7,6 x 12,7 cm).
Rules: Each player has 10 coins, nuts, etc. Each player puts a token in the middle (pot). The draydel is spun by one player at a time. That player wins or loses depending on which side of the draydel is up when it falls:
Nun means nisht or "nothing". Player does nothing.
Gimmel means gantz or "all." Player takes everything in the pot.
Heh means halb or "half". Player takes half of what is in the pot.
Shin means shtel or "put in." Player adds two objects to the pot.
When only one object or none is left in the pot, every player adds one. When an odd number of objects are in the pot, the player rolling heh, "half" takes half the total plus one. When one player has won everything the game is over.
Finally, Children sing the happy little draydel song:
I have a little draydel, I made it out of clay: And when it's dry and ready, Then draydel I shall play. O draydel, draydel, draydel, I made it out of clay; O draydel, draydel, draydel. Now Draydel I shall play." |
