The name is so evocative that it has been used for famous works, including:

In a card game version often called "Indian Poker," players hold their cards against their foreheads so they can see everyone’s hand except their own, forcing them to bet based on the "bluff" . In Literature and History

A non-fiction thriller about top-secret Cold War missions .

Spin the Blind Man a few times to disorient them. Other players move around, calling out or lightly teasing to lead the Blind Man on a chase .

Because players are "stumbling around blindfolded," safety is key to preventing the "scratches and bruises" common in older versions of the game .