Indonesia
Petak Umpet
Also known as Jaga Inglo
The classic Indonesian hide-and-seek where hiders must race back to tap the base tree before the seeker catches them.
4-10 playersAges 5-14OutdoorsActiveBig spaceNo kit
The rules
How to play
1
Players use 'Hom Pim Pah' (a group chanting elimination game) to choose the seeker.
2
The seeker faces a designated tree (inglo/base) with eyes closed and counts aloud to an agreed number while others hide.
3
The seeker then searches.
4
If they spot a hider, they race back to base and call that person's name while slapping the tree.
5
If the hider reaches base first without being named, they are safe.
6
Last person found or caught is the next seeker.
Keep it fair
The seeker must be at the base and touch it while saying the name, calling from a distance does not count. This rule prevents false calls and arguments.
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What you need
Nothing at all, just the kids.
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