
1. Five Stones
Five stones is known as Kallangal or Anchangal in the villages of Tamil Nadu. The game is played by 2 or more players, using 5 small stones. It comprises a set of eight steps. The player who completes all the sets first is the winner. This game h...
2. Lakhoti
Lakhoti is a popular traditional game played across the country. It is also known as Kancha, Golli, Goti and Marbles (English). Marbles, which originated in the Harappan Civilization, are used to play the game. The game helps improve concentrati...
3. Nondi (Hopscotch)
Nondi is a hopping game popular in the rural villages of Tamil Nadu. A grid is drawn on the ground and the player hops across to complete his lap without stepping on the border. The game improves muscle tone and balance.
4. Pachisi
Pachisi is a very ancient Indian game for four people playing in two pairs. The game is also known as "Twenty Five". This is the original game from which Ludo and Parcheesi were derived, although you will see that the rules are different.
5. Gilli Danda
Gilli Danda is the old-fashioned version of modern day cricket. Two unevenly sized pegs are all it takes to play this fun game. The game improves concentration and aim. Want to know how it’s played? Click the link below.
6. Lattu
Lattu is a traditional game that used to be extremely popular among children in India. Lattu, or the spinning top, has been around for thousands of years. A string is wound around the top, which is then flung on the ground to spin. The game impr...
7. Satoliya
Satoliya, otherwise known as seven stones, is a team game played with a ball and seven stones. The stones are piled one on top of the other. The attacking team must hit the pile in three attempts, and aim to rearrange the pile of stones before the...
8. Kabaddi
Kabbadi is a popular sport in South Asia. A team game, it is still played in many parts of the country. In Hindi, 'kabaddi' means 'holding your breath', which is the underlying principle of this game. The game is played with 2 teams comprising 12 ...
9. Pallanguzhi
Pallanguzhi is a board game that used to be patronised by women in Tamil Nadu in the days gone by. Tamarind seeds or shells are used to play this game, which has fascinated researchers for its anthropological and social aspects. The game improv...