Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE

F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

PE 4 – RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES & TEAM SPORTS

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 Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

LEARNING TARGETS:
1. Define Parlour / parlor Games and Modified Games.
2. Identify the history of parlour / parlor games.
3. Explain the benefits of playing parlour / parlor games.
4. Enumerate parlour / parlor games.

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE:

a. What is Parlor Game/s?
 The word “parlor” originated from the Latin word “parlare” (“speak”) and
the Anglo-Norman French word “parlur” (“place for speaking”.)  The parlor
was the speaking room or audience chamber where both men and women
interacted during leisure time. Many parlor games involved logic, word-
play, dramatics, and simple creativity without the use of any equipment
that would not be readily available in the parlor.
 Boxed parlour games were very popular from around 1920 until into the
1960s, especially around Christmas. Parlour games competed for
attention with the mass media, particularly radio, movies, and television.
Though decreased in popularity, parlour games continue to be played.
Some remain nearly identical to their Victorian ancestors; others have
been transformed into board games.
 Many parlour games involve logic or word-play. Others are more physical
games, but not to the extent of a sport or exercise. Some also involve
dramatic skill, such as in charades. Most do not require any equipment
beyond what would be available in a typical parlour.
 Parlour games are usually competitive, but cumulative scores are not
usually kept. The length and ending time of the game is typically not set;
play continues until the players decide to end the game.
b. What is Modified Game/s?
 Modified Games defined Resemble the sport on which they are based, but
adapted to suit the players’ age, size, ability, skill and experience.
  Mid-point between free games and common sports games
 The idea with modified games is to highlight the games as such, creating a
better participation among those involved regardless of their abilities while
promoting gender equality.
 Modified Games are games comes from specific sports / games with
standard Rules, Materials and Equipment which undergone modification.
 Example: Modified Basketball with the use of half court, 3v3 play instead of
standard 5v5, lowering the ring form 10 foot to 8 foot, using small size of
basketball and allowing different genders as well as PWD to play the
game.
 Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE
F. Pimentel Avenue, Brgy. 2, Daet, Camarines Norte – 4600, Philippines

 Generally, modified games are governed by a set of initial rules, but as the
game progresses different changes can be made according to the overall
picture.
 These changes can be made, as long as the essence of the standard sport
remains the same.
 Since they are modified, these kinds of games are not part of a formal
sports institution. Also, there is no formalization of modified games.
HISTORY OF PARLOR GAME/S:
 Parlor (or parlour) games were popular during the Victorian era in Great
Britain and in the United States. They were often played in a “parlor”, the most
formal room in a traditional Victorian house for social gathering and
entertaining.  Today, the living room has replaced most of the functionality of
the parlor with televisions and computers providing most of the entertainment.
 The Victorian age is sometimes considered the "Golden Age" of the parlour
game. During the 19th century, the upper and middle classes had more
leisure time than people of previous generations. This led to the creation of a
variety of parlour games to allow these gentlemen and ladies to amuse
themselves at small parties. 
Sample Parlor Games commonly played in the Philippines
• Trip to Jerusalem
• Longest Line
• Bring Me
• Statue Dance
• Paper Dance
• Pabitin
• Pukpok Palayok
• Tomato Dance
• Egg Relay
• Pop the Balloon
• Sack Race
These are only some of the parlor games commonly played in the country there are
varieties of this game which are intended for entertainment purposes and for social
gatherings like small parties, birthday parties, ice breakers for seminars and / or
symposiums.