How to Play Fuku Warai

Virtual Culture

Here is a typical way to play fuku warai with friends when you have the actual game set. You can also make one by hand out of paper.

First, the players spread out a piece of paper with the outline of a face on it.
Then one player is blindfolded with a handkerchief or other cloth.
The blindfolded player tries to place cutouts of the eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and nose on the face, while the other players shout instructions--for example, "Higher!" "To the left!" "There!"
After the player places the pieces, the blindfold is removed so the player can view his or her handiwork.
Most of the time, the face comes out looking ridiculous, and the players can't keep from laughing.
It's also fun to see how the faces created by different players turn out.

So, are you ready to play "Virtual fuku warai"? Give it a try!