Nepal

Seven flat stones, an old tennis ball, and grass-stained shins.

One breath. Touch a defender. Get back across the line.

Flip the gilli, hit it mid-air, run while it lands.

Sit in a line. Run in a chain. Tag the last runner before they reach.

Chalked grid on the verandah. Hop on one foot. Claim a square.

Powdered board. Striker thump. Cover the queen.

Roll a six to start. Knock the others home.

The original snakes-and-ladders, with each square a karma.

Sing a song. Last consonant starts the next. The bus ride game.