Indonesia (Central Java)
Gobak Sodor
Also known as Hadang
A grid-based team tag game where attackers try to cross through a row of defenders who can only move along their lines.
6-12 playersAges 8-15OutdoorsHigh energyBig space
The rules
How to play
1
Divide into two equal teams of at least three each.
2
Draw a rectangular grid of parallel lines on the ground with a central lengthwise line.
3
Defenders stand on the lines and move only side-to-side to block attackers.
4
Attackers start at one end and try to cross every line and return without being tagged.
5
If an attacker is tagged the teams swap.
6
The team that gets every member through and back wins the round.
Keep it fair
The defender controlling the lengthwise center line has extra power to move both ways, make sure everyone understands this role before starting.
Good for building
runningagilityteamworkstrategy
What you need
Just: a stick to draw the grid lines on the ground
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