There are so many fun and colorful Korean games. Here are some popular traditional games:
Fun with family and friends:
- Yut Nori: The team that moves the pieces according to the result of throwing four yut sticks and reaches the destination first wins. It is very good for the whole family to enjoy during holidays such as New Year's Day.
- Air play: A game in which five or more small stones or plastic balls are thrown and received. It can be enjoyed alone or with a group and helps improve hand coordination and concentration.
- Jumping: A game in which one person stands on each end of a seesaw-like plank and takes turns jumping. It was mainly enjoyed by women, and you can feel like you are flying in the sky while jumping high.
- Jechagi: It is a game played by kicking a jegi made of gold coins or rags. It's fun to compete with how many kicks and how many different techniques you can kick.
- Scabbing: It is a game in which a scab made of folded paper is placed on the floor and then flipped over by hitting it with another ticket. It requires both strength and skill, and is popular among children.
Fun to play together at festivals and events:
- Tug-of-war: A game in which two teams compete against each other by grabbing a thick rope. It is a representative community game in which villagers participate together to show strength and cooperation.
- Wrestling: A game in which two players compete for strength and skill to knock down their opponent. It is a martial arts sport unique to Korea, with a long history and is an important folk sport.
- Tuho: A game in which you throw an arrow and put it in a designated barrel. Since ancient times, it has been enjoyed by the court and nobles, and it was also accompanied by guests when entertaining guests.
In addition, there are various traditional Korean games such as kite flying, spinning top, and gonu. These games are more than just fun, they reflect the life and culture of Koreans, and they are a precious heritage that has been passed down from generation to generation.