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La loteria is a game of chance considered to be recreational, which makes the game mode more simple and can be played with the family.
You may think that la loteria is very similar to bingo, however, in the loteria, each card has a story that is usually from the towns of Mexico.
Do you want to know more about la loteria? Come join me on this journey.
Cards
Number of cards : 54 cards to play
Characteristics of the cards : They are rectangular images embodied in cardboard that represent different meanings in the game.
The board
The board has 16 images of the cards with the ones that are going to play.
La loteria was a game played by soldiers during the Mexican Independence to distract themselves, but now this popular game is found in all Mexican fairs. Some come with allegorical tables painted with different images that refer to the naturalness of the game.
Some of the main loteria icons are:
Rooster
It means bad news for Mexicans. Instead, in France; represents good ones
Brave Guy
It is usually the representation of problematic people
Drunk Man
This card is associated with vices and problems with the family
Heart
Depends on the shape. If it has a stake, it represents loving pain. If it's strong, it gives off good vibes
Mermaid
It is said to be the card of sexual deception. In Mexico there is a belief that sirens deceived men and then killed them
Bird
This wonderful animal is often associated with good news.
Skull
Generally this card is associated with danger, illness or death
Tree
The representation is nothing more than the family, the union and the affective ties
The information of la loteria was obtained from Así se juega. (s.f.). La Lotería. 2022-07-15, obtained from: https://asisejuega.com/juegos-de-mesa/loteria/#antes+de+jugar+la+loter%26%23xed%3ba
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