House, also referred to as "playing house" or "play grown up", is a traditional game, a form of make believe where children or adults take on the roles of a nuclear family, which typically consists of a father, mother, a child/children, a baby, and a cat/dog.
This game is most commonly played with children ages 6-12, and often with props (most Kindergartens and infant schools have a "kitchen area" with plastic food). The nature of the game usually attracts girls, but boys will sometimes play as well, usually with some reluctance (babies are almost always played by girls, however). In one episode of Pee-wee's Playhouse, Pee-wee, Miss Yvonne, and several playhouse denizens play this game.
Every person assumes a role, and then they invent household scenarios in which everyone takes a part: getting food, doing chores, fixing things, changing the baby's dirty diaper, caring for the younger children, feeding the pets, welcoming the husband home from work, etc.
Also including sexual actions. Playing house can be played with two Female parents, two male parents, A single parent if there are not enough players or two parents in general with no children.
Video House (game)
In other cultures
- In Persian, the common term (???? ???? or ????? ????) means Mother play or Auntie play, highlighting the statistically important role played by girls in this game.
- Similarly in Russian, the game is called ?????? ? ?????-?????? (to play daughters-and-mothers).
Maps House (game)
Remade versions
In some games, changes as to who plays which role are made during the duration of the game. In some versions, jobs are chosen, and sometimes additional roles as available as roommates and friends.
See also
- Role playing
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