Group GamesTraditional Indian games
The street and courtyard games that Indian children have played for generations, with names that change from state to state. They need almost nothing: a few stones, a piece of chalk, open ground and friends. The rules also change from lane to lane, so we give the common version and you can settle your own house rules.
- Pitthu (Seven Stones)Pitthu is known across India by many names, among them Lagori, Satoliya and Seven Stones.Traditional Indian games · 6 to 12, in two teams players · 20 to 30 minutes
- Stapu (Hopscotch)Stapu is the hopping game drawn on courtyards and footpaths.Traditional Indian games · 2 or more players · 15 minutes
- LangdiLangdi is a hopping tag game that is very popular in Maharashtra.Traditional Indian games · 6 or more, in two teams players · 15 to 20 minutes
- Vish Amrit (Freeze Tag)Vish Amrit means poison and nectar.Traditional Indian games · 5 or more players · 15 minutes
- Oonch NeechOonch Neech means high and low.Traditional Indian games · 4 or more players · 15 minutes
- Chain TagIn this playground favourite, every player who is caught joins hands with the chaser.Traditional Indian games · 6 or more players · 10 minutes