Khelgames of memory

country · Southeast Asia

Indonesia

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Engklek hopscotch chalked on a Solo back-alley.

signature games

What kids here actually played.

Engklek
10–20 min
Indonesian hopscotch. Toss a stone into a chalked square.
Hop & Claimphase 2
Gasing
5–20 min
Heavy wooden spinning top. Some weigh five kilograms.
Spin & Strikephase 2
Galah Panjang
15–30 min
Cross the grid. Defenders patrol each lane.
Pursuit & Territoryphase 2

also played in Indonesia

Other games tagged here.

Sepak Takraw
20–45 min
Volleyball with feet. Rattan ball. Acrobatic kicks.
Balance & Tossphase 3
Layangan
15–60 min
Indonesian kite-fighting on Java's grassy fields.
String & Aerialphase 3