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THE MATCH GAME

ANY NUMBER OF PEOPLE MAY PLAY THIS GAME, ALTHOUGH IT
IS PREFERABLE THAT NO MORE THAN FIVE OR SIX PLAY.
THE PLAYERS FORM A CIRCLE AND LIGHT A MATCH. THE
MATCH IS THEN PASSED AROUND THE CIRCLE (IN EITHER
DIRECTION) AND WHEN THE MATCH GOES OUT, THE PERSON
HOLDING THE MATCH MUST ANSWER A QUESTION FROM ONE
OF THE OTHER PLAYERS. PERSONAL QUESTIONS ARE
IN PARTICULAR INVITED.

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT, LEARNED THIS GAME FROM A FELLOW
EMPLOYEE AT ALLIS-CHALMERS CORP, IN MILWAUKEE, WISC.
A FREDERICK RODRIGUEZ, OF CARACAS, VENEZUELA.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ANN ARBOR

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Pastime

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