Tiyakad game

Long before iPad, Xbox, and PSP bombarded us with visually stunning games, we were just simple kids playing simple toys. Back then, a group of children could easily find ways to kill time by using sheer creativity, strength, and enthusiasm. This list aims to introduce some of the most fascinating larong pinoy to our present generation.

Sangkayaw, also known as coconut shell race, is a traditional group game commonly played in Central Luzon and Tagalog provinces. It is similar to the game tiyakad, although the latter uses bamboo stilts instead of coconut shells. It requires two groups with 10 to 12 members each. On signal, the first player of each team walks towards the goal line using the coconut shells. The player returns to the starting line and then let the next player do the same.

The first team to finish the race wins while players who walk for more than 2 steps after a fall will be disqualified. It involves two or more players and requires a pair of bamboo sticks 1 long, 1 short. To play the game, the batter tosses the shorter bamboo stick and strike it with the longer stick on the other hand. The other player will then try to catch the flying stick. If he succeeds, he gets the turn to be the next batter. If not, the two players will play a hitting game to determine the next batter.

To do this, the longer stick will be put down on the ground. The other player will then attempt to hit the longer stick with the shorter one. If he succeeds, the hitter becomes the next batter. Otherwise, the same batter will retain his role. It requires 10 or 20 people and is ideally played whenever there are light and shade i.

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You can use either a stretched garter or pieces of rubber band tied together. Two players from the opposing team hold each side, while the team that has their turn jumps.