The Rules of Dreidel!!!

RainRedfield

I'm a Christian and hadn't heard much about Dreidel (though I knew it was something you spin). I came across the rules and thought I'd share so your family could possibly have a little extra fun this holiday season (no matter which religion you follow).

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What is a Dreidel?

A dreidel is a four-sided spinning top that is traditionally played during Hanukkah, which is a Jewish holiday that takes place over the course of December. Each side of the dreidel displays a letter from the Hebrew alphabet, allowing for dreidels to be used as a game. The letters
(Nun, Shin,Gantz and Hey) stand for these words: Nothing, Put In, All
and Half.

What do you Need?

You will need a dreidel (of course!) They can be bought or made and are sometimes made from wood or clay. You also need something to trade, like nuts, chocolate, pennies or candies. Every player needs about 10-15 pieces. You might also need a couple of
friends, any number of people can play!

What are the Rules?

1. Each player starts with an even number of pieces (10-15 pieces of candy, pennies or whatever you choose)

2. At the beginning of each round every player puts a piece in the center (“the pot”)

3. Every time it’s your turn you spin the dreidel once, depending on the outcome you give to or get pieces from the pot.
--If you get “Nun” (for “Nischt” meaning Nothing) then you do nothing.
--If you get “Gimmel” (for “Gantz” meaning “Everything”) then you get the entire pot.
--If you get “Hey” (for “Halb” meaning “Half”) then you get half the pot.
--If you get “Shin”(for “shtetl”) it means add a piece to the pot.

4.If you have no game pieces left, then you’re out. You can ask another player for a “loan” if you wish.

When one person has the entire pot, the game is over!
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It sounds fun to me. Do you think you will give this a try?

bearsgal9

I am Jewish and this brings out the kid in me! Haven't played since I was younger but my nieces and nephews might be able to start soon. Besides, who doesn't love a little holiday gambling?? :bigsmile: