What games do kids play in Mexico?

Mexican children's games

* La Lotería: This traditional game is similar to bingo and uses cards featuring 54 images from Mexican culture, such as elote (corn), la luna (the moon), and el diablo (the devil). Players call out the names of the images on their cards when they are drawn, and the first person to get five in a row wins.

* Balero: This game is played with a wooden or plastic ball attached to a string. The goal is to swing the ball around and catch it in the cup at the end of the string. It can be played alone or with friends, and there are many different tricks that can be performed with the balero.

* Canicas: This game is played with marbles, and the objective is to knock your opponent's marbles out of a circle. It is a popular game among boys and can be played on the street or in a schoolyard.

* Rayuela: This game is similar to hopscotch, and it is played by jumping through a series of squares drawn on the ground. Players take turns hopping through the squares, and the first person to get to the end wins.

* El Patio de mi Casa: This game is sung in the melody of "Frère Jacques". Its about making a list of things, usually people, the players wish are outside or inside the back patio. It can be played with the Spanish original version, or with a modified version that can accomodate any language.

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