Hit the Cans (Lagori)

A classic Indian game of hitting cans and chasing opponents.

Description

Hit the Cans, also known as Lagori, is a traditional Indian game that combines elements of tag and baseball. The game is played with two teams of equal size, and the objective is to hit cans stacked in a pyramid and chase down opponents before they can reach home.

Categories: Outdoor Games, Children Games, Team Games

How to Play

• Number of Players Required: The game is played with two teams of equal size, with a minimum of 6 players per team.

• What You’ll Need

• A set of 9 cans
• A soft ball or tennis ball
• A large open area

• Gameplay

  1. Set up the cans in a pyramid shape, with one can at the top and eight cans arranged in two rows below.
  2. Divide the players into two teams and have them line up facing each other.
  3. One team member from each team steps forward and takes turns hitting the cans with the ball.
  4. The goal is to hit as many cans as possible while avoiding getting hit by the ball.
  5. If a player hits a can, they score a point and get another turn.
  6. If a player is hit by the ball, they are out and must return to their team’s line.
  7. The game continues until all the cans have been knocked down or all the players on one team have been eliminated.

Winning Criteria: The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Estimated Playtime: The game can last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the number of players and the skill level.

Make it Your Own

• Instead of using cans, you can use other objects, such as bottles or cones.
• You can make the game more challenging by adding obstacles to the playing area.
• You can also change the rules to make the game more or less active.

Ready to Play? Are you ready to hit the cans and chase down your opponents?

Tags: Traditional Games, Indian Games, Outdoor Games, Team Games