Traditional Game: Capteh /Sepak Bulu Ayam

Game Object History

The game is played using an
object also referred to as a
Capteh or Bulu Ayam, a rubber
disc topped with rooster
feathers
Capteh or Sepak Bulu Ayam game originated
from China dated back to 5th BC. Back then,
the game was used by China to train their
military and used by Shaolin monks in Henan
to strengthen their martial art skills. In
Malaysia, the game known as Sepak Bulu
Ayam was introduced from the migration of
China workforce.

Rules

When the bulu ayam falls on the ground,

player score will be recorded and next player
will take over.

How to play
Figure 2: A guy playing Chapteh
The game involves keeping the capteh in the wearing Baju Melayu
air for as long as possible by kicking it up Image courtesy: Google Images

using the heel of the foot until it is missed or

Figure 1: Chapteh / Bulu Ayam dropped to the ground.
Image courtesy: Google Images

Flowchart for SIngle Flowchart for Multi - Winning Strategy

Player Mode Player Mode

Start Start Playing on the flat

ground to ensure
Identify last score Identify next player's turn stabilised feet.

Juggling Capteh Identify last score Wearing confortable

shoes to absorb
No
Capteh dropped? Juggling Capteh impact.
Yes
No
Calculate final Capteh dropped? Regular training .
score Yes

Calculate semi-final score Use loose clothes to

End ensure movement is
Calculate final score not restricted.

End