Filled Pinatas
Pinatas are great fun and an excellent addition to any party ..loved by children and adults of all ages!
Many party sites offer unfilled Pinatas..leaving you with the unenviable task of finding suitable sweets and novelties that are small enough to fill the Pinata.
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At Much-a-do we are pleased to offer a pinata-filling service and will tailor the sweets and novelties to your party requirements.
Our filled pinatas include pinata basher and blindfold and are excellent value at only £17.99.
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More about Pinatas...
Piñata is a Spanish word, pronounced Pin-yah-ta. The word is derived from the Spanish verb apinar, meaning to join, or to bind in a bundle. A piñata is a hand-made papier-mâché and cardboard model decorated with brightly coloured tissue paper, designed to be filled with sweets, small toys and treats. Made to be broken, these models are nevertheless fashioned with enormous care and come in all shapes and sizes, from traditionally shaped donkeys to lipsticks and handbags!.
Piñata's started life simply as a painted clay pot decorated with colourful paper and filled with sweets and money. Later it evolved into the intricate papier-mâché models seen today. Busting a piñata at a child's party or a festival is still very much a tradition in Hispanic countries and has only recently reached the UK where is it proving to be a great hit with adults and children.
What we know for sure is that a piñata, whatever the occasion, creates a spectacular highlight and is the ultimate ice-breaker with something for everyone to enjoy!
Traditionally, the piñata game is played as the highlight of a party – at both childrens' and adults' parties. The piñata can be filled with nearly anything, though small, fairly light, non-breakable items such as sweets and small toys are best. The piñata should be sufficiently filled that everyone taking part in the game gets at least a couple of treats.
The piñata should be filled with the goodies before guests arrive at the party so that the treats inside will be a surprise for everyone. To fill the piñata : locate the flap hidden somewhere under the tissue paper decoration. The area will give with gentle pressure. During the party (before the game) the filled piñata can serve as a decorative table centrepiece, especially for a themed party, later taking it to the designated game-playing area for busting.
To suspend the piñata use a strong length of rope, washing line or heavy-duty fishing line to attach to the reinforced loop on the piñata. Ensure a very sturdy knot is used. Select somewhere to hang your piñata, outdoors is recommended. A branch of a tree, a netball hoop or a taut washing line all work well. Two adults each holding the end of a long rope taut with the piñata hanging in the middle might work for younger children. Do not hang a piñata from a light fixture (indoors or outdoors) or from any electrical wiring.
How to play...
While there are several variations on playing the game, outlined here is the most basic version. The rules can be tailored to suit the age and preferences of the guests. The main thing is to have fun!
Piñata games should be played under adult supervision at all times!
* Line up all the players starting with the smallest to the tallest. Traditionally, children over three years old are blindfolded but younger children usually won't need to be.
* Spin the 'basher' around a few times, give them the piñata-busting stick and set them in the direction of the piñata to hit it.
* Onlookers can shout encouragement to the basher, helping to guide them towards (or away from) the piñata.
* Allow each person to hit the piñata for a specified number of times (typically 3) before you move on to the next basher.
* For safety reasons, make sure that while someone is hitting the piñata everyone else is kept well away, a 15-feet radius is recommended. Also ensure that the basher has completely stopped hitting the piñata before you allow anyone to go and grab the goodies spilled on floor.
* To make the game more fun, the piñata can be swung up and down, and other guests encouraged to misdirect the piñata basher.
* Make sure that everyone gets some sweets and treats at the end of the game to avoid tantrums and tears.
Piñatas are not only popular as fun party games, they serve as colourful room decorations and party table centrepieces. They make great corporate giveaways when tied in with a theme and you can even give them as birthday presents – fill the recipient's favourite shape with small presents. A broken piñata can usually easily be repaired and kept as a memento of the party, or used as a child's room decoration.ste can be
