House (game)

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An 1883 German illustration of children playing house Glaspalast Munchen 1883 064.jpg
An 1883 German illustration of children playing house

House, also referred to as "playing house" or "play grown up", is a traditional children's game. It is a form of make-believe where players take on the roles of a nuclear family. Common roles include parents, children, a newborn, and pets.

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Iranian "Mamy" game with a little girl playing the mother and a little doll in the role of her daughter Mamy role game by an Iranain kid and a little girl toy.jpg
Iranian "Mamy" game with a little girl playing the mother and a little doll in the role of her daughter

The game often involves props, such as toy food or mock-up kitchen appliances. Additionally, dolls or other forms of toys can play the role of family members. Model houses and play kitchens are toys which are often specifically intended for playing house. The game is played both at home and in kindergarten or day care.

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References

  1. Luo, Yintang (1 January 2018). 慈溪民俗 [Customs of Cixi] (in Chinese). Ningbo Publishing. pp. 298–299. ISBN   978-7-5526-3171-5.