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Hopscotch is a popular playground game in which players toss a small object, called a lagger, [1][2] into numbered triangles or a pattern of rectangles outlined on the ground and then hop or jump through the spaces and retrieve the object. [3] It is a children's game that can be played with several players or alone. [4]
Various moves (creation of positions or figures) are combined to create patterns which are often accompanied by chants. Chinese jump rope combines the skills of hopscotch with some of the patterns from the hand-and-string game cat's cradle. The game began in 7th-century China. In the 1960s, children in the Western hemisphere adapted the game.
Paandi. Paandi, also known as Pandi or Nondi, is a regional hopscotch game traditionally played in rural parts of India (such as Tamil Nadu), Sri Lanka and also in certain other countries with large numbers of immigrant Indians. [1][2] The game is played only for leisure and does not involve serious rules or regulations. [3]
Elle is a popular bat-and-ball game in Sri Lanka which is also a localised name for slow-pitch softball, often played in rural villages and urban areas. From modern-day sports popular around the world, elle has the most similarities with softball. The game is played between two teams and the play scenario involves a hitter, a pitcher and fielders.
Traditional Filipino games or indigenous games in the Philippines (Tagalog: Laro ng Lahi) [1][2][3] are games that are played across multiple generations, usually using native materials or instruments. In the Philippines, due to limited resources for toys, children usually invent games that do not require anything but players.
Langdi[a] is a traditional South Asian field sport which combines elements of tag and hopscotch. [2] It was originally played during the Pandiyan Dynasty and called "Nondiyaattam" at that time. The teams alternate chasing (attacking) and defending roles in each of the 4 innings of the game, with the chasing team's players restricted to hopping ...
Tang Te (Thai: ตั้งเต) or Jong Te (Thai: จ้องเต) is a game that is similar to hopscotch. It is usually played by children and consists of a grid drawn on the ground, with various designs and patterns. The game involves hopping on one foot through the different squares, while avoiding stepping on the lines and keeping ...
Carrom is a tabletop game of Indian origin in which players flick discs, attempting to knock them to the corners of the board. In South Asia, many clubs and cafés hold regular tournaments. Carrom is commonly played by families, including children, and at social functions. Different standards and rules exist in different areas.