Wallhooky
submitted by Linda Becnel of MarketWriter NonProfit Consulting
on April 14, 2002
Size: Two or more
players--Up to 6
Equipment: Wallhooky
game, consists of a line, ring, and hook. Cheap to buy &
easy to assemble.
Objective: "Wallhooky"
has been around since the 1700's in the Caribbean and is making
a resurgence, particularly in Florida for seniors, as a fun
indoor/outdoor activity. For Senior Citizens, Wallhooky encourages
and improves, Indoor/Outdoor Socialization, Team and Role Play,
Eye-Hand Coordination, Low-Impact Play Therapy, corekeeping
and Cognitive/Memory Work, Contagious Laughter, Even the History
of Wallhooky (and cute lingo) can encourage some "piratical
role-playing."
Wallhooky encourages:
Indoor/Outdoor Socialization
Team and Role Play
Eye-Hand Coordination
Low-Impact Play Therapy
Scorekeeping and Memory Work
Contagious Laughter
Even the History of Wallhooky (and cute lingo) can encourage
some "piratical role-playing."
You can also purchase games online or request more information
at http://wallhooky.com
Description: Player
stands in front of the hook with the line and ring in hand and
tries to "ring" the hook. Players compete to see who
can ring the hook more times. There is scorekeeping involved
for memory improvement. Also, a pirate history and humorous
"lingo" is provided, such as a "Wallflower"
being someone who doesn't participate, etc. Rules, history,
and game can be found at http://wallhooky.com
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