When is Loteria Played?

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Loteria can be played in many settings.

In Mexico, people often play loteria outdoors during a fair or festival. There are usually several stations to pick from and sit down to play as many rounds of games as you want. In these stations, you have to pay a certain amount to play each time a new game starts.

People also might play loteria with their family at home.

One of the most popular versions to play is the Original Loteria Set by Don Clemente. This game set features the popular characters like “La Dama” and “El Catrín”. You can buy it on Amazon or they might be available at your local Mexican grocery store. There are also many fun and creative loteria sets you can buy online on Etsy. Many of these are digital downloads and can be printed at home.

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Another popular setting to play loteria is in the classroom.

A loteria set can be used as a learning aide for kids. Some educators have used the loteria game as a fun activity during a family engagement night. You can use a product like Loteria Studio to create your own custom loteria game sets and print out as many loteria playing cards as you need.

Whether it’s in the classroom or at home, you can play loteria in many settings. All you need is a loteria game set and game markers. In the fairs in Mexico, people use dry beans as game markers. You can be creative with your game markers, I have seen people use glass beads, pennies, even small bits of paper. What is great about loteria is that you don’t need internet to play, it’s a great screen-free activity.

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