Category: Traditional Games

bones Assyk
Outdoor Games, Traditional Games

Love playing with bones? Assyk a calcium rich Kazakh game

If someone walked up to you and asked, “Do you love playing with bones?” you might assume they were recruiting for a medieval dungeon society, a pirate crew, or possibly a very enthusiastic dog park. But relax. We’re talking about Assyk — a gloriously simple, wildly competitive, and undeniably calcium rich Kazakh game that has been entertaining people long before mobile apps convinced us that … Continue reading Love playing with bones? Assyk a calcium rich Kazakh game

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Traditional Games

How to Teach Kids Traditional Games They’ll Treasure Forever

You’re standing in the backyard with a ball in one hand and a bunch of kids staring at you like you’re about to reveal the secret of the universe. You’re not teaching them calculus, though—you’re teaching them Pitthu (a.k.a. Lagori, a.k.a. Seven Stones). And the moment that ball knocks over a tower of rocks, the squeals of laughter sound better than any victory song. That’s … Continue reading How to Teach Kids Traditional Games They’ll Treasure Forever

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Spades: A Black Millennial
Card Games, Traditional Games

Spades: A Black Millennial’s Guide to the Ruthless Card Game You’ll Love to Hate

Spades is a classic trick-taking card game, often called the unofficial national pastime of Black cookouts, barbershops, and HBCU dorm rooms. It’s a game of partnership, power moves, and petty revenge. If you don’t know how to play, don’t fake it. That’s how you lose friends and get disinvited from Juneteenth next year. Players Objective Win as many “books” (aka tricks) as you and your … Continue reading Spades: A Black Millennial’s Guide to the Ruthless Card Game You’ll Love to Hate

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Ultimate Desk Wars
Traditional Games

Ultimate Desk Wars: Games That Made Me Champion

Some of the greatest battles happened not in video games or on sports fields, but right on our school desks. Welcome to the Ultimate Desk Wars. These happened right on school desks, in the middle of the most boring classes, with nothing but our quick reflexes, sheer determination, and a well-placed flick. Here are two legendary games that turned our desks into battlegrounds and friendships … Continue reading Ultimate Desk Wars: Games That Made Me Champion

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Gonggi or Pacheta
Outdoor Games, Traditional Games

Gonggi or Pacheta : The Game That Will Test Your Skill!

Introduction Imagine a game that is simple yet incredibly addictive, one that tests your reflexes, strategy, and hand-eye coordination. Welcome to Gonggi or Pacheta (or Gonggi Nori), a traditional Korean game that has entertained generations. While it may seem like a simple pastime, mastering Gonggi requires patience, skill, and a sharp mind. What is Gonggi or Pacheta? Gonggi (공기놀이) is a traditional Korean children’s game … Continue reading Gonggi or Pacheta : The Game That Will Test Your Skill!

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