| I played this very frequently in college (and still play it a little to this day). Our version is pretty different and a lot more ritualized in many ways. But the core of the basic play is represented here. As the game, when I learned it, centered around a specific group there were rules and specific statements which had to do with the history of the group and wouldn't be found here. Those alone could cost you a lot of drinks. And, naturally, we had several princes and some which couldn't even be played all the time. [me drinks for explaining the rules]
It was great fun and a miss it... I can't wait till I get back down to the campus and play with some alumni. I should start it up locally.
It's actually a very fun game and extremely challenging to learn. Especially since you learn most of the rules only half-way and while drunk... |
Posted by frob23   |
2007-02-19 00:00:56 |
| At Penn State years ago we used to allow counting in multiples to be added.
For example, if there were 6 players, the accuser could say "I accuse 15," which would be the same as "I accuse 3." The accuser simply went around the table two extra times by calling a number greater than 6.
We also said, "Neh" instead of "No."
And, the person who was accused keeps the play going. For example, if I am player #2 and I am accused, I could say, "Neh, 4 who".. which would mean "no" and I accuse the 4th player beyond me. |
| Posted by Anonymous |
2006-08-09 00:00:00 |
| I've played this game for years, but we play slightly
different. We play a few different ways. The normal
starts: "Whales tales, prince of wales, in this game
of regular tales calls for an orderly count." At which
point the prince (caller) points with his elbow (it is a
foul to point with a finger) at the first person in the
group. They call out One. He then points at
everyone else in succession as each calls out a
number, finishing with himself.
At this point, he calls out another number. That
person must respond "Nay" at which point the
prince (or later the accusor) responds "Who" the
accused replies with either a different number,
"You" (in referring to the accusor) or even
"Me" (refering to himself). At this point, the person
(number, you, me) called must start again with
"nay" and the game goes from there.
There is also a relative game (whales tales, prince
of wales in this game of relative tales) in which the
players numbers change in relation to who is the
accusor.
There is also wondering relative tales in which the
rules are the same as relative but people can move
in the circle. However, by moving, their number
stays the same as if they were still standing in their
regular starting position. This game is by far the
most challenging.
All games can also be played in 'reverse'. |
| Posted by Anonymous |
2006-02-14 00:00:00 |
| My dad and all his friends play this game all the time. I thought they made it up or something. It's so confusing. haha |
| Posted by Anonymous |
2005-11-07 00:00:00 |
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