KurukuruKurukuru is a traditional game played among the children of Papua New Guinea. It is named after the stem of a tall spiny grass. You can replace the grass with a stick or pool noodle. Age: All ages No. of players: Any number Equipment: Tall grass or bamboo stems (you can sticks or pool noodles) Time: 5-10 minutes Aim: To hit a target with a grass stem. 1. To play the game, children choose a target such as a rock or a tree. 2. They set themselves at a distance of several metres/yards from the target and take turns aiming and then throwing at the target. 3. If they hit the target they score one point. 4. Players then move further back from the target (maybe one metre/yard at a time) and continue play. 5. The winner is the player with the most points . Source: Adapted from "Games Around the World" UNICEF New York You might like to play these other Australasian games:
Bowitgee (Australia) Jillora (Australia) Segur Etug (Australia) Keean (Australia) Mu Torere (New Zealand) Evanema (Papua New Guinea) Sign up for our FREE newsletter and receive All rights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
