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MUMBLY PEG
THIS GAME IS PLAYED WITH TWO OR MORE PLAYERS. YOU NEED A STICK
AND A KNIFE. THE FIRST PERSON THROWS THE KNIFE INTO THE GROUND.
THE NEXT PERSON THROWS A KNIFE TO TRY TO THROW IT EVEN FARTHER.
MEANWHILE THE STICK IS GOING FARTHER INTO THE GROUND. THE PERSON WHO
LOSES HAS TO GET THE STICK OUT THE GROUND WITH THEIR MOUTH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 11-00-1987
