Traditional Childhood Games
These games, often played outdoors with simple props, are deeply tied to Korean values of community, respect, and resilience.
The Essential Family Board Game
췟놀이Sticks, luck, and family feuds. 🎲
The Gravity-Defying Game of Jacks
공기놀이Jacks, but make it Korean. 🇰🇷
The Hacky Sack of the Joseon Dynasty
제기차기The original Hacky Sack. 🥋
The Jumping Seesaw
널뛰기The original trampoline. 🤸
The Kite Battle
연날리기Who is the Yi Sun-shin of the skies? 🪁
The Night of Flaming Halos
쥐불놀이Spinning fire cans in the dark. 🔥
The Paper Battle
딱지치기The original Squid Game challenge. 🦑
The Royal Game of Arrows
투호The original drinking game. 🏹
The Sand Ring of Champions
씨름Korean wrestling - but make it epic. 🤼♂️