Morra (Italian Traditional Game)

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Description

Similar to rock paper scissors.
Two player game. Choose a number of rounds to play eg 3-5 rounds or first to a number of points. Each player has to hide their hand and count to three. On the count of three both players show their hand with a number of fingers stretched out. When they both show their hand they both have to shout a number and if the total number of fingers are equal to that number shouted out they get a point or win that round. If they both shout out the same number and are both correct no points are awarded and another round is played. Until the total number of rounds are finished or the first player to reach the number points stipulated at the start.


Resources

two players

Instructions

Choose a number of rounds to play eg 3-5 rounds or first to a number of points. Each player has to hide their hand and count to three. On the count of three both players show their hand with a number of fingers stretched out. When they both show their hand they both have to shout a number and if the total number of fingers are equal to that number shouted out they get a point or win that round. If they both shout out the same number and are both correct no points are awarded and another round is played. Until the total number of rounds are finished or the first player to reach the number points stipulated at the start.

Game can also be played odds or evens. Search the internet if you need more information on this game.


Tags

  • international
  • Italian game
  • morra
  • Traditional game

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