Playing is one of the activities we all used to enjoy in our childhood. It was the most memorable part of my childhood.
Evening time, power cuts, vacations were the major excuse to run out of the house and play. The names vary from location to location, but the enthusiasm remains the same everywhere.
But nowadays, children are involved in smartphones and gadgets and are not aware of such games. These games have lost their charm. So, go through these games and enjoy.
Hide and seek
Hide and seek is the most memorable game of every kind, including the 90s and today’s children. In this game, one member counts, keeping their eyes closed, and the rest hide somewhere in the locality. After completing the counting, the first members have to find the other hiding members without getting raced.
Pitthhoo
This game was played in two groups. Seven stones/pebbles were arranged one above the other. One group has to break the arrangement with a ball and run, whereas the other group has to aim and hit the opponent team member. The first group members have to arrange the stones/pebbles again and escape from the ball and target.
Kikli
In this game, two members have to hold each other’s hands in a crossed manner, and both of them have to take turns until they get tired.
Strap (hopscotch)
There are boxes with numbers written on them. One has to throw stone/pebble on one box(serial wise), blocking that box and hop in a one-legged manner to other boxes, and complete around. This game is played solo whereas even competition of many children can also take place.
Aankh Michele
In this game, one member has to cover their eyes with a cloth, and the rest of the members would be roaming and running in the game zone. The member with covered eyes has to catch the other players and guess them correctly.
Dog and the bone
This game used to be one of the famous games in picnics. A piece of cloth would be kept in the center of the circle. Two teams have to number the players secretly in a random manner. The umpire will call a number randomly, and the player with that number from both the team have to run towards the circle aiming to bring the cloth for the team. Even if one has taken the cloth and running towards the team, the other players can catch them at that time.
Chor Police
This game exactly replicates the work of chor(thief) and police. The member who has become police has to chase the chor whereas the chor has to escape themself from the police.
Oonch neech ka papa
In this game, one has to determine the difference between a high-rise platform and a low platform. If the host chooses to be on a low platform, all the members must shift and move only to a high-rise platform. The host has to ensure that none of them comes to a low platform, and if they see someone coming, the host has the right to chase them and catch them.
Statue
Statue used to be not everyone’s cup of tea. In this game, the host has to order the player to be a statue and move them. If you moved, then you are out of the game. It was tough for some players to stand still without moving and laughing.
Chain chain
In this game, one member has to chase the whole troop while all must be running. If they catch someone, they have to hold hands, thus forming a chain, and then continue chasing the other members. The chain gradually increases as the members get caught. You can not break the chain at any point in time. Hence, the member remaining at last without getting caught will be declared as the winner.
Nowadays, children are busy enough with gadgets all the time. They have literally forgotten the charm of these games.
Playing is a healthy exercise in the early stage of life. It keeps us fit, happy and teaches us sportsmanship. I feel that there must be a balance between using gadgets and playing.
All of these are essential parts of our childhood.
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