So, the way it works is, as the first Cue Giver, I choose a color from the first card in the deck. I eye it up and then meaningfully pronounce a single word that I hope will guide you all to place your markers on the exact same color on the massive matrix of hues on the board. After the first round, I give a second, two-word cue that hopefully gets you even closer to the color on my card--or I may need to CORRECT because my first cue sent you in the wrong direction.
You score points for guessing close to the actual hue, and I score points for giving cues that help you guess.
Are y'all ready? Oh, and you can't say any regular color words, of course.
SLICKER..........
Oh! Look what color you chose. Hmmm. Let me try this again.
GOLDENROD COPY..........
Whoohoo! You got so close this time! My slicker was a few degrees more golden than yours, I guess. Next round; you give the cues.
"MINT................"
Oh, now, are you thinking the color of the actual mint that grows in my yard, or the "mint" that would be used on a website to describe a candle or a tablecloth? Hmmmm. And which mint? Spearmint? Peppermint? Catmint? I'll place my marker here. Give your second cue now.
"JERSEY SEAFOAM....."
That's a whole different mint-game, now! My next marker goes way over here into the murkier hues, I think...
What's that you say?
You think this is really a POETRY game? Oh! Well, now that you mention it, it does scratch that itch some of us have when we say "Who chooses the names of these lipsticks and nail polishes and interior paint colors?! Brazilian Rumba, Peach Melba, Dolphin Splash? I could do that job." Yes, you definitely could!
Next let's play Poetry for Neanderthals!
I take card.
Make you from this team guess word by give clues.
My words all have just one sound.
No cheat, or one from that team bop me with blow-up club!
Go!
Big plant in my cave.
Light light light.
Small shapes hang on it.
Give drink each day.
Guess, team, guess!
Thanks for celebrating the Yuletide Day of Laughter with me and family, Poetry Friday Friends, and thanks to Michelle at More Art 4 All for hosting us on this
Happy Poetry Friday, Happy Holidays, & Happy Year’s End!
Adieu false profit & false prophets alike! Blessings of all hues be upon you friends, as you are upon me.
Heidi, I love Hues and Cues! I can’t get anyone in my family to play it with me. My husband insists that there are only seven colors in the world. : ) What poetic clues, perfect! I haven’t heard of Poetry for Neanderthals, but that sounds like another goodie. Wishing you lots of fun times in the year ahead.
ReplyDeletethis is so much fun -- and so funny and delightful!
ReplyDeleteCookies, games, poetry, beloved family, what could be better? Thanks for bringing us along. (Christmas/Yuletide tree)
ReplyDeleteWe love Poetry for Neanderthals. And have you played Ransom Notes? I'll have to check our Hues and Cues--thank you! Happy New Year, Heidi!
ReplyDeleteThis looks SO fun. I love that there's actually poetry games!! Happy Hanukkah and Kwanzaa and New Year!☮️
ReplyDeletePoetry for Neanderthals? What a hoot. "Big plant in my cave," ha! We barely got ours set up in time for the holiday. Thanks for introducing me to both of these games.
ReplyDeleteI love the twist you made at the end of your post, "false prophets alike!" Yes 🥰 Thanks for the fun poetry-games post, I'll have to check out some of these. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYou're having WAY more Yuletide/Hanukkah/Kwanza fun than I am. Bring those games along to our (we gotta make it happen) poet-re-treat.
ReplyDeleteHeidi, leave it to you to bring a whole different slant to the holidays but still holding on to poetry. I enjoyed your post and hope that you and your family will enjoy the games, snacks, and poetry as you gather together.
ReplyDeleteAw, so fun! Blessings of all hues be upon you, too, Heidi!
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