Hey there! The MASH game is a classic fortune-telling game that's been around for ages, and it's a total blast to play with friends. The name "MASH" stands for Mansion, Apartment, Shack, and House – those are the different living options you'll be guessing about in the game. Here's how it works:

  1. Setup: To start, draw a spiral or a grid on a piece of paper. This will be your game board. Along the outside of the spiral or in the grid's boxes, you'll write down categories like potential spouses, dream careers, modes of transportation, and even the number of kids you might have.
  2. Choices: The player whose turn it is will start making choices for each category. They pick a number, and then you'll start counting around the options in each category, crossing off every option that the number lands on. This continues until only one option remains in each category.
  3. Counting and Elimination: Using the process of elimination, you'll go through the categories one by one and cross off the options, following the counting pattern. This continues until only one option remains in each category.
  4. Reveal: The fun part is revealing the results! The options left in each category will predict your future life – your home, spouse, career, and more. The outcome is usually a quirky mix of reality and fantasy.



Now, let's talk history! The origins of the MASH game aren't exactly clear, but it's been played by generations of kids and teenagers as a fun way to imagine their futures. It's thought to have originated as a form of divination, a way to predict your future life based on the options you chose. Over time, the game has evolved with different variations and categories to suit different interests and imaginations. Its simplicity and the element of surprise have kept it popular for decades, and it's definitely one of those timeless games that brings friends together for a good laugh and some imaginative storytelling.