The games we played...
.. in school during boring classes.
Pencil cut:
A fresh sheet of paper is needed. Rarely used E.V.S -II notebook would suffice. Two, or maybe one sharp pencil (sharpness tested by poking self on the cheek, gently) required. Note that the pencil must not be too new (long) or not too short (ends before it begins).
The players choose their corners which are diagonally opposite on the sheet. Each has X arrows drawn in his corner. Position the pencil hook-down on top of first arrow (now the tactic is to keep it exactly vertical) and flick the pencil. Follow the graphite marks and draw an arrow head. The other player has to somehow cut the "current" mark of the enemy. The guy who got cut needs to restart while the other can continue on.
This may sound simple, but it requires a lot of technique and cunning. Especially during the start and very close calls. Also, it is advisable to have a referee to settle "old" marks versus current paths. There is also a genuine case of marks mysteriously disappearing and re-appearing as a "point" when an expert flick is made.
Beginners should also exercise caution when flicking too enthusiastically and thereby making the pencil land in the side benches filled with girls who scream "Miiiiisssss" at any given chance, or worse, if it hits the "miss' herself!
Pencil cut:
A fresh sheet of paper is needed. Rarely used E.V.S -II notebook would suffice. Two, or maybe one sharp pencil (sharpness tested by poking self on the cheek, gently) required. Note that the pencil must not be too new (long) or not too short (ends before it begins).
The players choose their corners which are diagonally opposite on the sheet. Each has X arrows drawn in his corner. Position the pencil hook-down on top of first arrow (now the tactic is to keep it exactly vertical) and flick the pencil. Follow the graphite marks and draw an arrow head. The other player has to somehow cut the "current" mark of the enemy. The guy who got cut needs to restart while the other can continue on.
This may sound simple, but it requires a lot of technique and cunning. Especially during the start and very close calls. Also, it is advisable to have a referee to settle "old" marks versus current paths. There is also a genuine case of marks mysteriously disappearing and re-appearing as a "point" when an expert flick is made.
Beginners should also exercise caution when flicking too enthusiastically and thereby making the pencil land in the side benches filled with girls who scream "Miiiiisssss" at any given chance, or worse, if it hits the "miss' herself!
posted by tt_giant at
9:30 AM
8 Comments:
Off topic.. Just finished reading 'Sphere' which you recommended to me over a year ago. Enjoyed reading it.. A great book indeed, and, it appears to be quite open-ended. Perfect fusion of physics, psychology and biology to make it highly entertaining.
By
Raju, at June 24, 2008 11:00 AM
2 questions.. 1)y did the grls scream Miiiis and not the boys?
2)y werent the grls asked to join in?
I think I am digging myself into a hole here but my curiosity getting the better of me..
By
i think therefore i am, at June 24, 2008 12:37 PM
Raju: Glad you liked the book. The movie was horrible though.
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Cogito: There were few boys who scream Miiis. ;-)
The girls played other games, not this one. Arrows, etc, - too violent you see!
By
tt_giant, at June 24, 2008 12:56 PM
Aha- good old times. Though haven´t played or heard of the game myself all I can say is its not all that bad going to a boy´s only school:-))
By
Anonymous, at June 26, 2008 12:10 AM
Awesome! I've played this game too - in college though...The guys in my class taught me to play and were shocked that ppl from all girls schools didn't know how to play pencil cut!
By
nandita, at June 26, 2008 12:57 PM
Slash: hmmm.. interesting pattern here.
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Nandita: Class la padikardha vittutu.. ;-)
By
tt_giant, at June 26, 2008 1:57 PM
Nice game..should have learned about it instead of trying to feign attention back then.
By
Maverick, at June 27, 2008 2:50 AM
yeah.. my brother plays this game wit his friends.. destructive game.. Gals play sum intellectual games like cow/bull(word game)..personalities(yaaru manasula yaaru).. n tic tac toe.. n finishing the dots with boxes..
By
Ramya, at September 18, 2008 2:14 AM
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