Stick Flipping
	Origin: Plains Cree History: Both children and adults played this game. There is a special song that accompanies this game. Materials: Large pole approximately 18 inches long; tally sticks Players: 2+ players Setup: Whittle the sides of the pole so it has four flat sides and two pointed ends. Color each side differently. To Play: Begin by hitting the end of the stick by stepping on it and making it flip into the air. If it doesn't flip, the player can try again. To Score: The score depends on the side of the stick that lands facing up. When a point is awarded the player collects the tally stick from their opponent. The first person to get all four points wins the game. Stick Side Points blank 1 marked 2 blue 3 red 4 (wins the game) Math Content: Probability and data management. Source: http://collections.ic.gc.ca/games/chance/stickflipping.html   Return to Aboriginal Games Return to Math Central