Pitch a Penny TYPE OF GAME: Aiming, throwing,estimating
OBJECTIVE: To get your ‘penny’ as close to the wall as possible
DESCRIPTION: Players decide where they will pitch from and a line/spot is drawn. Each player takes it in turns to ‘pitch’(flick or throw) their penny towards a straight wall. The penny should not touch the wall. The player with the penny closest to the wall wins the other pennies.
TARGET AGE: All ages Nº PLAYERS : 1-6 or more
RULES: All throw from the same place. The penny should not touch the wall. Agree number of throws.
MATERIAL: Coins or discs Flat wall or table with hole.
OTHER OPTIONS : You can use discs or other objects –not coins! You can aim for a hole in a table-the player closest to the hole wins the coins. The winner then throws the coins at the hole. The player keeps the coins that land in the hole. The remaining coins are passed on to the next nearest contestant. He/Dhe repeats the process and so on until the coins are redistributed. The game restarts.
DURATION: As long as agreed. Players can withdraw at will or players can consent to a set numer of throws
COMMENTS It is an old street game but originated in taverns during the 18th century.
WHERE TO PLAY : You need a flat wall.