Zoom Dreidel

Zoom Dreidel

Jason ran into Kids Central. Today was Board Game day. “ Did everyone bring a board game?” Miss Shelly asked. “ I brought Land of Candy! ” Izzie said. Nina laughed. “ That game always makes me hungry. ” “ I brought chess. ” Bobby started setting up the board. “ Who wants to try and beat me?”

“ I do! ” Ethan said. “ Let’s play something all together, ” Miss Shelly said. “ Uh, I brought something everyone can play. ” Jason’s cheeks turned pink. “ Is it Knights’ Quest?” Bobby asked.

Jason shook his head. “ I don’t think you’ve heard of this game. I made it up. ” “ What’s it called?” Izzie asked. “ Zoom dreidel. ” “ A dreidel is a top, right?” Ethan said. “ Yep. It’s a spinning top, ” Jason said. “ Dreidel is also the name of a traditional Hanukkah game. ”

“ You invented zoom dreidel?” Miss Shelly asked. Jason nodded. “ My dad is away on a business trip. I want to surprise him with a new game when he gets back. ” “ Cool, ” Izzie said. “ Can you teach us how to play?” Miss Shelly asked.

“ Sure. ” Jason set up the game board. There were six dreidels with letters written on all four sides. He also had game pieces and chocolate coins. “ Did you make the board yourself?” Nina asked. “ Yes. And I changed the dreidel rules to make the game go faster, ” Jason said.