How to Play the Cup Game

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You can play a fun guessing game with a friend.

This game is for two players.

What You Need

  • Three empty paper cups

  • One small picture card

  • A flat table or desk

Game Goal

The goal is to guess which cup hides the picture card.

How to Set Up

Sit across from your partner at the table.

Turn the three cups upside down in a line.

Decide who will be Player 1 and who will be Player 2.

Steps to Play

Step 1: Player 2 covers their eyes.

They must not peek!

Step 2: Player 1 lifts one cup.

They slide the picture card under it and set the cup back down.

Step 3: Player 1 slowly slides the cups around on the table.

Mix the cups up three times.

Line the cups back up in a row.

Step 4: Player 2 opens their eyes.

Player 2 points to one cup to make a guess.

Step 5: Player 1 lifts that cup to check.

If the card is there, Player 2 wins a point!

If the cup is empty, Player 1 wins a point.

Step 6: Now switch jobs.

Player 2 will hide the card, and Player 1 will close their eyes.

Take turns until both players have three turns to guess.

Glossary
empty:
Having nothing inside.
goal:
Something you want to do or reach.
peek:
To look quickly or secretly.
point:
A score you win in a game.
switch:
To change places or trade jobs.

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About this instructions passage for 1st Grade

“How to Play the Cup Game” is a instructions reading passage about turn-taking cup game, written for 1st Grade. It takes about 1 minute to read (212 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.

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