Whirl Around

Whirl Around is a favourite game played by children in Syria. You are likely to get a little dizzy playing this game!

Age: 5+

No. of players: Large groups

Equipment: a small, rubber ball for each player

Time: 10+ minutes

Aim: To catch the ball.

1. To play the game each player bounces his ball on the ground and then spins around once before catching it.

2. You score a point each time the ball is caught.

3. Players can take turns playing or they can all play at the same time if there are enough balls.

4. The winner is the player with the most catches in a row.

Source: Adapted from "Games Around the World" UNICEF New York

You might like to play these other Asian games:

Doorkeeper (Afghanistan)
Dakpanay (Philippines)
Cover Your Ears (Korea)
Tien Kow (China)
Takraw (Thailand)
Gobang (Japan)
Shepherds and Wolf (Sri Lanka)
Gilli Danda (India)
Catch the Chicks (Taiwan)

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