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What are they?
Basically, indigenous games are games that are specific to a region or a country, meaning games that
they were born, developed, and are only played in a specific geographical space or culture.
An example of indigenous games are those games that were created and are only played in Colombia or in
some region of a country. It is practically the same as the indigenous cultures, typical of a
region, only with games. Furthermore, these games derive from these cultures as part of a
expression of your identity.
TYPES OF INDIGENOUS GAMES
Spinning top
It is one of the most popular games in Colombia, consisting of a top that is spun by a
a rope that is tied around its body before being thrown.
Fuchi
It is a game in which people use their feet to perform tricks with a hacky sack or ball.
small cloth without letting the ball touch the ground.
WORM
The group is divided into two teams. The first team will try to gather a group of 15 bottle caps.
before the opposing team members hit them with a small ball. If a team
they can build a column that stands with the lids and does not fall down, they are the winners.
Marbles
Marbles are balls, usually made of glass, that come in different sizes and
colors. There are many ways to play and the usual goal is to capture all the opponent's marbles.
TINGO, TINGO, TANGO
In this game, the players stand in a circle, with one player being assigned the category of
'that'. The person who is 'that' covers their eyes while being separated at some distance from the circle.
and repeat 'tingo, tingo, tingo, tingo'.
While 'that' continues to say 'tingo', the other people are passing a small object from hand to hand.
hand around the circle.
At some point, the player who is 'that' shouts 'tango'; the player who has the object in hand.
you have to pay a penalty.
This player must perform a task, such as singing a song, jumping on one foot around the
circle, run for one minute, etc., suggested by 'that'. The player who paid the penalty becomes
in 'that' in the next round.
Coke or Top
This game has indigenous roots. It is very popular in Antioquia, Boyacá, Nariño, Santander, and Valle.
from Cauca.
The idea of the game is to get the ball into the goal through hand movements.
She carries it
The person who 'is it' has to try to tag the other players by touching them. If the person
touch an individual, they become the one who 'carries it'.
In turn, now this individual who 'has it' has to try to catch a different person.
OBA
This game involves a ball. The ball is thrown against a wall, but every time it is thrown, it must
perform a different movement while singing a song.
The ball can be thrown with one arm, with two, thrown and attempted to be caught while turning around, backwards,
jumping, standing on one leg, etc.
THE HEART OF THE PINEAPPLE
An individual must be chosen to be the 'heart of the pineapple'. Meanwhile, the others
people form a line holding hands, the 'heart of the pineapple' stands in the middle of the line
while the others roll it up while singing 'we roll up the pineapple'.
When the line of people has completely wound up, everyone sings 'we wrap up the
pineapple... and everyone falls down. Finally, everyone falls to the floor.
PARKS
The objective of the game is for each player to move their pieces to the end based on the roll of the dice.
Dice. The dice are used in this game and typically consist of 2 to 8 players.
Although the moves depend on the dice, players must consider possible strategies
before executing your move.
People often play on tables that reflect their variations and local customs in the
way they decorate their own tables.
LONG LIVE THE KING
It is played with at least six people. Two players extend their hands while the others pass.
under the human bridge while they sing a song.
When the song ends, the last person in line must choose between two different fruits that
represent each of the bridge members.
After the participant chooses the side they want to be on, everyone stands in a line and
they have to pull to their side, trying to unbalance the opponent.
Yo-yo
This game uses gravity or the force of a throw to ensure that two discs
connected by an axis) move up and down on a piece of thread attached to a finger of the
pitcher.
Stop
This game is designed for quick minds. Stop is a good way to practice the
Alphabet letters, numbers, and vocabulary. Each player needs a pencil and paper; everyone
Players share their answers and are assigned a point for each word written.
Hidden
In this game, players try to hide their location while another person tries to
find them.
Features
They are limited to an environment: they are limited to a single culture or a geographical space as
are characteristic of that culture.
They are used for the development of children: they are often used as part of the development process.
from a child both to improve his motor skills and his ability to communicate
with their family and social environment.
They have elements of their own culture: usually in both the way of playing and in the toy.
cultural elements inherent to the culture or region are implied. For example, materials,
words, vocabularies, and even songs, among other elements.
They contribute to social construction: Furthermore, indigenous games contribute to the creation of the
social fabric because as the children from the communities interact in these games, a
a positive social environment where everyone knows each other and helps each other. This helps to give greater strength to
the communities
They help sustain the communities: This is evident, especially in the area of toys.
since communities can use their creations, customs, or traditions as a
way to generate income for their families.
They allow keeping the culture alive: Perhaps this is one of the most striking characteristics.
indigenous games are a good way to keep culture alive as they facilitate the
transmit the cultural identity of the community through play, fun, and coexistence.
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BENEFITS
They help keep people fit and in good health because in the
Most of the cases are games that require exercising.
Greater muscular development, coordination, and sense of rhythm.
Better socialization skills, being a more humane and closer treatment compared to what is
you can establish with online games. This creates closer bonds of friendship.
Development of imagination and creativity.
Emotional learning such as knowing how to manage victory and defeat. Development of
theempathywith the game "rival".
Self-confidence.
