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Dreidel Game RulesLearn a new game and work on a try-it or badge at the same timeThe dreidel is a 4-sided top of ancient origin. The Hebrew letters on the side are nun, gimel, hay, and shin. They form an acronym in Hebrew which means "A great miracle happened there." This game is best played in groups of 4-6. Each player gets an equal number of pennies, nuts, M&Ms, or whatever you wish to use. (I like poker chips-- they don't get mashed into the carpet) and puts one in the center for the "pot." Each player rolls the dreidel. If it lands on:
Each time the pot is emptied out, each player puts in a penny (nut, poker chip) and the game continues. Learning the Dreidel Game fulfills any one of the following patch or try-it requirements:
And, to paraphrase the song, if you "have a little dreidel (and make) it out of clay" it fulfills the Junior Toymaker Badge part 1 (spinning toy) or part 2 (international toy) (Non-toxic "polymer clay" can be baked in home oven.) Note: Scout leaders and teachers are welcome to copy this page for troop or classroom use.
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