A traditional Indian game that involves hitting a small stick with a larger one.
Description
Gilli Danda is a traditional Indian game that is played with two sticks, one small and one large. The small stick, known as the gilli, is about 30 centimeters long and is made of wood or bamboo. The larger stick, known as the danda, is about 1 meter long and is also made of wood or bamboo. The game is played by two or more people, and the objective is to hit the gilli as far as possible with the danda.
Categories: Outdoor Games, Friends Games, Family Games
How to Play
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Number of Players Required: 2 or more players
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What You’ll Need
- A small stick (gilli)
- A larger stick (danda)
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Gameplay
- One player holds the gilli on the ground with their foot.
- The other player takes the danda and hits the gilli with it.
- The player who hit the gilli then runs as far as they can.
- The other player throws the danda at the player who is running.
- If the danda hits the player, they are out.
- The last player standing wins.
Winning Criteria: The last player standing wins.
Estimated Playtime: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Make it Your Own
- You can make the game more challenging by using a smaller gilli or a longer danda.
- You can also add rules to the game, such as requiring players to run a certain distance before they can throw the danda.
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Safety Note: Gilli Danda is a game that requires some physical activity. Please be sure to warm up before playing, and be careful not to hit yourself or others with the danda.
Tags: Traditional Indian game, outdoor game, friends game, family game