Y'all start off with a few chocolate coins, called gelt. Before each round, everyone puts in a few coins as a bet, and then spin the dreydel. It's got four sides, each labeled
Nesh (Hebrew letter Nun,looks like a tall matchstick with a broad base) - if it lands on this side, you don't get anything.
Gadol - (Hebrew letter Gimel, looks like Nun with a bootheel) If it lands on this side, congratulations - you get all of the gelt!
Hayah (Hebrew letter Hei, looks like a number 17) If it lands on this side, you get half of the winnings, or whatever's rounded to the biggest number.
Sham (Hebrew letter Shin, looks like a W) If it lands on this side, you have to put one in. ("Shin, shin, put one in!")
Each person gets one turn.
If you run out, you're out of the game, or you can ask someone to loan you more gelt.
Y'all start off with a few chocolate coins, called gelt. Before each round, everyone puts in a few c
