PRESENTATION OF GREEK TRADITIONAL GAMES

During the meeting in Greece we worked in different teams named for

the games presented during this mobility. Greek students presented
traditional games in their country (most of them also known in other
European countries but with some variations), then all the participants
played those games.

Apples

The apples is one of the most commonly played traditional games among
Greek children. Although apples is a Greek traditional game, there are
many different forms of that game across the world. For instance, apples
are connected with a widely known American game called Dodgeball.

Presentation: https://shorturl.at/acs48

Dragging

Named in English «Tug of war», this game in ancient Greece were among
the most popular games used for strength and would help build strength
needed for battle in full armour.

Presentation: https://shorturl.at/pqxT0

Handkerchief

Handkerchief is a version of «Steal the bacon» game. We don’t have any

information about the exact date when the game appeared in Greece, but
we know for sure from drawings and images that exist that the game was
played by children aged between 5-10 years old in the 20th century.

Presentation: https://shorturl.at/eNZ27
Statues

In the ancient times the game was called “Agouts”, then it took the name
of “Akinitinda” and finally “Statues”, as we call it today in Greece.
Internationally is known as English chick.

Presentation: https://shorturl.at/myF39

Palermo

It is a recient game but quite popular nowadays in Greece. Also called

«Mafia». Played with cards.

Presentation: https://shorturl.at/bdepS