Giving lucky money is a traditional custom during Lunar New Year in Asian countries, including Vietnam. People often put money in envelopes to celebrate the coming of age for children, relatives, and friends to wish luck and fortune. On Tet Quy Mao 2023, try turning this traditional "new year ritual" with interesting games, bringing a lot of joy and laughter to everyone in the new year.
Blindfolded lucky money game
"Blindfolded catching lucky money" also known as "Money Cooking Game" appears quite popular at family and friend parties. The game's props include a shovel, a pot and bills of various denominations.
Players will have to cover their eyes and use a shovel to "scoop" the bills into their pot. The money in the pot after the game ends will belong to the player. Although this way of giving lucky money on Tet is simple, it creates excitement for both participants and those around them.
Lucky lottery
Everyone prepares red envelopes containing different denominations. Then let each family member or group of friends draw lots in turn. The amount of lucky money each person receives depends entirely on luck, so everyone will definitely feel happy.
In addition, you can also make this traditional way of giving lucky money on Tet interesting by hanging envelopes on apricot or peach branches, or scattering envelopes on a turntable for good luck...
Blow out the candles for good luck
In this way of giving lucky money on Tet, you place envelopes with increasing values corresponding to the props, which are candles. The more burning candles the player can blow out, the higher the value of the lucky money.
Toilet paper and wine glasses game
You need to prepare a roll of toilet paper, a nearly full glass of water or a small glass of wine and a long table. Then you place lucky money envelopes from the top of the table to the bottom of the table with decreasing denominations. Place the wine glass on the toilet paper, the paper is spread parallel to the length of the table.
The player will stand at the head of the table, skillfully pulling the glass of water towards him without letting the water spill out and tear the paper. The position of the pulled cup will correspond to the envelope containing the lucky money inside. You can also add "lost turn" positions to increase the drama of the game.
Drop the ball into the bottle
For this way of giving lucky money on Tet, you need to prepare 5 to 10 plastic cups and 1 ping pong ball. Put the lucky money envelopes into each plastic bottle. The farther away the glass is, the higher the face value of the lucky money. Players toss the ping pong balls into the correct cups to receive the lucky money they want. In case the cup is knocked over, you will not receive any money.
Above are interesting ways to give lucky money on Tet that you can refer to to replace the traditional way of giving lucky money. No matter what lucky money game it is, don't be too challenging so everyone can participate. Don't forget to follow Mykingdom's " Handbook " section for more useful information for parents!
