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Laro ng Lahi

Games of our heritage; a collection of traditional Filipino games passed down through generations.

Recreation

A socially accepted leisure experience providing immediate and inherent satisfaction.

Recreational Games

Games played during leisure time that possess positive mental, social, educational, and moral values.

Play

To engage in something fun or enjoyable.

Games

Activities where a minimum of two people engage in determining superiority without material interest or profit.

Tradition

The handing down of information and beliefs from one generation to another.

Traditional Games

Games that are traditional to one's culture.

Laro

A Filipino generic term for all recreational games.

Labanan

Competitive game in Filipino.

Palaro

Group of games that takes place during wakes, festivals, and fiestas.

Implements

Tools or equipment used to play or enhance the experience of a game.

Characteristics of Traditional Games

Fine & voluntary, content & deliberate, full of unexpected situations, and filled with opportunities & emergencies of choice making

Social Contributions to Society

Educational and societal value, imparting life skills and preserving cultural identity.

Significant Contributions

Reflecting values of unity, cooperation, and resilience while preserving Filipino heritage.

Challenges of Traditional Filipino Games

Includes technology, lifestyle changes, Western culture influence, safety concerns, and loss of cultural appreciation.

Outdoor Games

Games played outside, typically in open spaces like parks or fields.

Indoor Games

Games played inside enclosed spaces like gyms or recreational centers.

Classic Games

Widely recognized traditional games with universal rules.

Proprietary Games

Games created and owned by specific individuals or companies with unique rules.

Trivia Games

Games that involve answering questions about various topics.

Children’s/Educational Games

Activities designed to entertain while fostering learning and skill development.

Family Games

Games suitable for all ages.

Adult Games

Games involving complex themes, mature content, or gameplay mechanics.

Skill Games

Games that focus on the player's abilities, reflexes, and strategy.

Action Games

Fast-paced games emphasizing physical challenges and hand-eye coordination.

Parlor/Party Games

Social games traditionally played during gatherings in living rooms.

Uses of Games

Enhances senses, fosters social growth, and promotes character building.

Equipment Games

Games requiring physical objects like balls or ropes.

Non-equipment Games

Games played without physical tools.

Line Games

Games where players stand in a line.

Column Games

Games where players are arranged in vertical rows.

Circle Games

Games where players form a circle.

Indoor Games Examples

Sungka and Tapatan.

Outdoor Games Examples

Luksong Tinik and Patintero.

Elimination Games

Games where players are removed until one remains.

Tag Games

Games involving chasing and tagging others.

Team Games

Games that require cooperation among team members.

Individual Games

Games played one-on-one or solo.

Speed Games

Games that emphasize fast movement.

Skill Games

Games that require technique and control.

Accuracy Games

Games involving aiming or hitting.

Agility Games

Games requiring quick reflexes.

Alertness Games

Games that require quick thinking.

Concentration Games

Games that demand focus.

Self-Control Games

Games that require patience.

Sportsmanship Games

Games that encourage fairness and teamwork.

Sight Games

Games that depend on visual perception.

Hearing Games

Games involving listening skills.

Feeling Games

Games that use the sense of touch.

Running Games

Games that require running.

Throwing Games

Games that involve throwing objects.

Jumping Games

Games that require jumping.

Combative Games

Games involving light physical contact.

Quieting Games

Games that promote relaxation.

Moderate Games

Games that balance activity with rest.

Active Games

Games requiring full physical exertion.

Cognitive Development Games

Games that challenge thinking, enhance memory, or require planning.

Folk Games

Traditional games passed down through generations.

Modernized Traditional Games

Traditional games adapted with new elements.

Solo Games

Games played alone.

Multiplayer Games

Games requiring two or more players.

Mass Participation Games

Games played by large groups.

Physical Games

Games that require body movement.

Hybrid Games

Games that mix traditional elements with technology.

Players

The basic number of participants needed to play a game.

Setting

When and where each game is commonly played.

Props

Objects used by players in a game.

Pre-game

Preparatory activities before the game, including layout and role assignment.

Movements

The sequential actions of the players in a game.

Cultural Notes

Information about patterns in Filipino culture related to games.

Regional Versions

Variations of a game found in different parts of the Philippines.