Description
Lotería is a traditional game of chance, similar to bingo, but using images on a deck of cards instead of numbered ping pong balls. Every image has a name and an assigned number, but the number is usually ignored. Each player has at least one tabla, a board with a randomly created 4 x 4 grid of pictures with their corresponding name and number. Players choose a tabla to play with, from a variety of previously created tablas, each with a different selection of images. Lotería is the Spanish word for lottery. The deck is composed with a set of 54 different cards with a picture on it. To start, the caller (cantor, or singer) shuffles the deck. One by one, the caller picks a card from the deck and announces it to the players by its name, sometimes using a verse before reading the card name. Each player locates the matching pictogram of the card just announced on their board and marks it off with a chip or other kind of marker. In Mexico, it is traditional to use small rocks, crown corks or pinto beans as markers. The winner is the first player that shouts "¡Buena!" right after completing a tabla or a previous agreed pattern: row, column, diagonal or a pozo. The origin of lotería can be traced far back in history. The game originated in Italy in the 15th century and was brought to New Spain (modern Mexico) in 1769. In the beginning, lotería was a hobby of the upper classes, but eventually it became a tradition at Mexican fairs. Enjoy this Set with the included traditional games of Juego de la Oca and Serpientes y Escaleras.
Features
- THE ULTIMATE JUMBO MEXICAN GAMING SET - The coladera set of 3 traditional games contains some of the classic board games that you grew up with but in jumbo size. It contains one mexican bingo also called loteria mexicana, this bundle also includes one juego de la oca gaming board and one serpientes y escaleras or snake and ladders. it is the ultimate set for the whole family and it is gigantic!
- FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY - Mexican culture is famous for being familiar and people being close to their loved ones, Games like this are specially important for family reunions or fiestas where mexican food is served. Tios and tias play all along with children and abuelitas. Many of these games come from different parts of the world, like spain where a big part of mexican culture comes from. This set will be fun for all kind of parties, who kowns, you can even play drinking loteria with tequila!
- JUMBO LOTERIA MEXICAN BINGO INCLUDED - Enjoy the mexican bingo includes 6 giant loteria boards for 6 players of loteria mexicana. It also includes a deck of barajas mexicanas with traditional ilustrations, easy to play and family friendly win the mexican lottery. This set includes serpientes y escaleras that is specially popular with kids, A set of juego de la oca game is also in the bundle, which a competitive and fun game!
- EASY TO PLAY WITH INSTRUCTIONS IN SPANISH - All the games contain instructions in spanish, it could be a great way to learn and practice spanish! Practica tu espanol con instructivos en ingles. juega con toda la familia estos juegos de mesa mexicanos con loteria original incluida. Este set contiene Oca game y el clasico serpientes y escaleras. Perfecto para toda fiesta familiar mexicana!
- IMPRESSIVE GIANT SUPER SIZE - This size is ideal for for picnics, fiestas, family meals or comidas and for any kind of celebration as its size will make it impossible to lose and will take the attention of any bystanders or family members. The loteria size is 24" X 18" This product is manufactured in Mexico with great quality and sturdy traditional materials. Launch a mexican party, mexican fiesta or loteria party as you play with friends.