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Nothing says “fall carnival” quite like a bunch of kids frantically yanking lollipops out of a hay bale like their lives depend on it.
Yep, that’s Fall Lollipop Pull, the game that’ll have your little sugar fiends buzzing with excitement and probably a few cavities.
But, hey, who’s counting? Certainly not me.
As a seasoned carnival game connoisseur (yes, that’s a thing), I’ve seen my fair share of ring tosses and duck ponds.
But let me tell you, this lollipop pull game? It’s the cream of the crop. Or should I say, the cherry on top of the carnival sundae?
Setting Up Your Sugar Rush Station (a.k.a. The Fall Lollipop Pull Game)
Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of setting up this cavity-inducing masterpiece. Here’s what you’ll need:
- A medium-sized hay bale (because nothing says “fall” like potential allergic reactions)
- Fall decorations (optional, but highly recommended unless you want your booth to look sadder than a pumpkin on November 1st – and I’ve seen some pretty depressing pumpkins)
- Small lollipops (LOTS of them; one for each potential player – yes, even that kid with the sticky face)
- Markers or ink pads (for marking the winning pops, not for face painting, Karen)
- A table, tablecloth, ticket box, and game sign (you know, basic fall carnival 101)
- Top prizes (because nothing says “I’m a winner” like a stuffed animal that’ll collect dust for years – I’m telling you, I’m still finding carnival prizes from my daughter’s school carnival from last year)
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Before your carnival, you need to decide how many top prizes you’re giving away.
Mark that exact number of lollipop sticks with a colored marker or ink pad. These are your golden tickets, my friend.
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Tip
Mix those winning pops in there good. You don’t want little Timmy clearing out your prize stash in the first five minutes, right?
How to Play: It’s Not Rocket Science, Folks
- Set up your table (try not to trip over the hay bale – I speak from embarassing experience)
- Stick those color-coded lollipops in the hay like you’re planting the world’s sweetest garden
- Players pick a lollipop
- Players keep said lollipop (no takebacks – you’re not running a lollipop exchange program)
- If there’s a colored mark on the stick, they win a top prize
It’s so simple, even your Great Aunt Ethel who still can’t figure out how to unmute herself on Zoom could run this game.
HEADS UP!
Think you’ve got the lollipop game licked? Well, hold onto your hay bales, because we’re just getting started! If you’re hungry for more fall fun (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), sink your teeth into my 15 Easy Trunk or Treat Games and 15 Fabulous Fall Festival Games posts.
The Sweet Smell of Success: Tips for Maximum Fun
Now I’m about to drop some knowledge bombs that’ll make your Fall Lollipop Pull the talk of the town (or at least the PTA meeting – and we all know how cutthroat those can be).
- Dot Dilemma:If you’re not charging tickets, put a dot on EVERY lollipop. Use different colors for different prizes. For example:
- Orange dot = stuffed animal
- Purple dot = finger puppet
- Green dot = congratulations, you won… the lollipop you just picked
- Timing is Everything:Save some winning pops for later. Unless you want a Lord of the Flies situation when the prizes run out after an hour.
The Sweet Science: Strategy and Statistics
Now, let’s talk numbers. You want about 10-20% of your lollipops to be winners.
Why? Because you’re not running a charity here, but you also don’t want kids leaving your booth crying louder than a cat in a bathtub.
Finding that sweet spot is harder than resisting a second slice of pumpkin pie – and I’ve never managed to resist that second slice.
Here’s a handy table to help you out:
| Total Lollipops | Winners (10%) | Winners (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 10 | 20 |
| 200 | 20 | 40 |
| 500 | 50 | 100 |
Bored with Basic Board Games this Fall?
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OH, YEAH! I NEED THIS GAME!
The DIY Lollipop Tree: For the Overachievers Among Us
Feeling crafty? Want to show up Susan from the bake sale committee? Why not make a DIY Lollipop Tree?
Grab a large styrofoam cone, slap on some tissue paper (go wild with colors!), and poke it full of holes. Then, start planting those lollipops like you’re Johnny Appleseed’s sugar-crazed cousin.
Why foam, you ask?
It’s lighter than your wallet after a trip to the midway, easier to customize than a picky eater’s menu, and stores better than those year-old Christmas leftovers. Plus, it’s a budget’s best friend.
And after spending half your savings on carnival supplies, your budget could use all the friends it can get.
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Your Turn (Let’s Get a Little Social)
If you could create a Fall Lollipop Pull game with any flavor in the world, what would it be? Pickle-flavored? Pumpkin spice? Eau de gym sock?
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