Blind Man's Bluff and Shadow Bluff

These two games are from 'The Girls Own Book' by Mrs Child, 1864

Blind Man's Bluff

'This ancient game is so well known, that it needs but a brief notice. One of the company is blindfolded, and runs round to catch the others, who all try to keep out of his grasp, at the same time that they go as near him as they can. If he catches one, and cannot tell who it is, he must let her go, and try again. Sometimes a forfeit is paid in this case; but all the varieties of Blind Man's Buff are usually played without forfeits. One fairly caught and know, must take the Blind Man's place.

Shadow Bluff

'This is the best kind to play in winter evenings. It is so safe and quiet, that it disturbs no one; and good little girls will never play noisy games, without first ascertaining whether it will be pleasant to parents and friends. Thinking of the wishes and feelings of others, even in the most trifling things constitutes true courtesy; and those who are habitually courteous at home, will be so when they are abroad, without any effort.

'Shadow Buff is played in the following manner: - If the window happen to have a white curtain, it may be fastened at the bottom, so as to make a smooth, still surface; in the absence of a white curtain, a tablecloth may be fastened upon the wall. The one chosen to act the part of Blind Man, sits before the curtain with his back to the light and to his companions. When all is arranged they pass by on the opposite side of the room, so as to cast their shadow on the white surface. They may put on turbans, or shawls, or walk lame, or in any other manner disguise themselves; and he must tell who they are, if he can.'