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Game of Forfeits 

Players:5-25  Equipment:None  Preparation:None  Forfeits is an old, old game. It has been popular for centuries because it's such fun.

The players each put a piece of clothing, jewelry or some personal belonging into a pile on the floor. These are the "forfeits." One person is chosen to be the judge, and another holds up the forfeits over the judge's head.

The judge sits in front of the pile and cannot see what is being held overhead. As the sock or necklace or belt is held over the judge's head, the other player says:
"Heavy, heavy hangs over thy head.
What shall the owner do to redeem the forfeit?"


Then the judge (without looking up) commands the owner to do some act or stunt in order to get back the property.
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