The Flour Game

When I was growing up, the "Flour Game" was an all-time family favorite.  I have since introduced it to my own kids and it has been one of the best games we play with them.  No fighting and crying, just giggling, suspense and pure silliness!

You start by filling a small bowl or measuring cup with flour all the way to the top. Pack it down firmly and then place a plate over the bowl/cup.  Ever so carefully turn it over so that the plate is right side up and the bowl or cup is upside down.  Now with fingers like fairies lift the bowl/cup off of the flour and pray that it stays in a nice, packed dome on top of the plate.  (Think sand castle.) Sometimes it takes a few tries.  Then place either a small coin or candy in the very center of the flour and set on a table where all players can reach.  Take a knife (plastic or butter is great for little kids) and take turns slicing a small section off the flour.  Whoever makes the flour totally crumble has to fish the coin or candy out with his or her teeth.

Need visuals?

Here ya go.

 First turn taking a slice of our flour "cake." (Don't worry, I washed the quarter with dish soap and extremely hot water twice!)

 Grandma helping Strawberry take a turn.

 Hermione's turn.

 And there it goes...I'm 95% sure he did it on purpose!

Flour face.

Family fun night.