TRADITIONAL CHILDREN

GAMES FROM TURKEY

At least 3 players play this game. It can be played anywhere. A piece of paper, pencil and scissors are

needed. You write a player’s name on the paper as many times as the numbers of players. Then the pieces of papers are handed to the other players.

When the same names are collected as many as the numbers of players, it is said “BOM”.

BOM

It is played with 12 players. It is played outside at a large area. It is played with a smooth piece of stone and a ball. You put the nine stones one on another. And a player throws the ball from a certain place

towards the stones. The ğplayer can’t escape without dropping at least two

of the stones. The players are divided into two groups and try to

make all the stones fall. Once it is managed, they run away.

The other group chases them with the ball and tries to throw the ball at them.

9 TAŞ (9 STONES)

It is played with three people. It is played in large areas. It is played with a ball. The players try not to give the ball to the

player in the middle. The players try to throw the ball at the

player in the müiddle but at the same time try not to let him/her catch the ball.

ORTADA SIÇAN (RATTLE IN THE MIDDLE)

There isn’t a limit on the number of players. It is played in large areas. There isn’t any equipment needed. Firstly a player is chosen. And he/she tries

to catch the ones who do not stay in the shape of a eagle.

KARTAL (EAGLE)

It is played at least with 3 players in open areas.

It is played with a piece of rope. There should be an order and you shouldn’t

touch the rope. Two players move the rope by grabbing

from the two edges and the other players jump around it.

İP ATLAMA (JUMPING OVER THE ROPE)

It is played with at least 5 players in open areas.

No equipment needed. There isn’t a certain rule. Two players hold hands and the others try

to jump over their hands without touching.

ÇARŞAMBA (WEDNESDAY)

Looking forward to learning about your games…