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More Games Cebuano Kids Used To Play

1/27/2018

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Many of the games Cebuano kids used to play required minimal equipment. While some of these games have to be played outside, there are others that can be played inside the house. There are also some games you can play just about anywhere as long as you have suitable space for it. The following are some games Cebuano kids used to play just about anywhere. 

Jolen/Jolin

Jolen or jolin is played using a small, round marble. There are a number of variations of this game, including something as simple as trying to hit the marble of your opponent or putting the jolen into holes line lined up on the ground. There is also a variation where you would need to hit some marbles out of a circle on the ground. The terms “jolerns” and “mamords” are typically used in this game.
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Jolen – image source: pagcor.ph
Kaka

Decades ago, Cebuano kids used to carry around a matchbox without any matches in them. Instead, they contained spiders or kaka, which were used for one of the games they used to play. They even put partitions inside the matchbox to separate the spiders from each other. The game starts with two spiders placed on the opposite ends of a stick. The spiders are nudged to move to go along the length of the stick until they encounter each other. At this point, they would start fighting. 
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Kaka – image source: topbest.ph
Dakop-dakop

Dakop-dakop is the Cebuano version of the game of tag. While an open field is ideal for playing this game, a covered court can also be used as the playing field. The game requires at least three players since it would look ridiculous if the game is played by only two people. 
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Dakop-dakop– image source: notey.com
Kasing

Before the beyblade became a thing among Cebuanos, the kasing was king. The game required some skills since it is not easy to manipulate the kasing or top. Once you get the hang of it, you can do a lot more than just spinning the kasing. The kasing is typically made of either softwood or hardwood. 
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Kasing – image source: rockxscissors.wordpress.com
Jackstones

Jackstones is actually a traditional game played by girls in Korea. It is played using a set of six or ten jacks or metal-pointed stars and a rubber ball. The game starts after jacks are thrown to the ground. One of the players will throw the ball upward and let it bounce once. The player has to collect a predetermined number of jacks before the ball bounces a second time.
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Jackstone – image source: pinterest.co.uk
​The games Cebuano kids used to play were simple and only required minimal playing materials. These games can be played rain or shine. They also encourage kids to use their imagination and creativity aside from allowing them to exercise their muscles while having fun.
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