Friday

Jamaican game- Chinese Skip


Chinese Skip
It is funny how this game is named Chinese skip and is actually a game that I learned in Jamaica. I guess this has to do with the fact that there is a rich Chinese heritage in Jamaica.

You need a lot of Elastic bands to play this game.



Not to mention the time you need to string these elastic bands together.
Game Play





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