Native American Game for Kids

A buffalo robe is the tanned hide of a buffalo with the fur attached. A Native American game for children about 10 years old was to have the children encircle a buffalo robe. The buffalo is on the ground and the children hold hands. Of course, a bathrobe makes a modern substitute for the nearly extinct buffalo. The point of the game is to avoid touching the robe while everyone tries to pull you onto it. If you touch the robe, you are out. If you break hands, both children are out. The last one remaining wins. This game builds strength, endurance and honesty.