Do you have a favorite game? Maybe you like board games. Maybe you like sports. Games are fun. They are an important part of culture, too. People play different games around the world. Here are a few.
Fast Feet
Many places have hopping games. See these kids? They are in Vietnam. They are jumping over bamboo poles.
Pick a Card
Lotería is played in Mexico. It is similar to bingo. Lotería is played with a deck of cards. They are very colorful. You can see them here.
Make a Set
Mahjong is played with tiles. It is popular in China. Players build walls with their tiles. They try to make a set.
Checkmate!
Chess is played all over the world. Two players move pieces across a board. The goal is to capture the other’s king piece.
Whack the Ball
Native Americans invented stickball. It was once used to settle arguments. Now it is mostly played for fun.
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