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Traditional Games


Asian Countries
  1. Afghanistan: Buzkashi
  2. Armenia: Kochari, Nardi
  3. Azerbaijan: Chovgan
  4. Bahrain: Al Karabi
  5. Bangladesh: Ha-Du-Du (Kabaddi), Kanamachi
  6. Bhutan: Khuru
  7. Cambodian: Bos Angkunh
  8. China: Jianzi, Xiangqi, Weiqi (Go) 
  9. Cyprus: Tavli 
  10. Georgia: Lelo Burti
  11. India: Kabaddi, Kho Kho, Gilli Danda
  12. Indonesia: Congklak, Bentengan, Egrang, Gasing, Petak Umpet, Gobak Sodor, Engklek, Lompat Tali
  13. Iran: Zoorkhaneh, Chovgan
  14. Irak: Mheibes
  15. Israel: Dreidel
  16. Jepang: Kendama, Hanetsuki, Menko
  17. Yordania: Mancala
  18. Kazakhstan: Kokpar
  19. Kuwait: Al Dama
  20. Kyrgyzstan: Kok Boru
  21. Laos: Kataw
  22. Lebanon: Mancala
  23. Malaysia: Congkak, Sepak Raga, Gasing
  24. Maladewa: Baibalaa
  25. Mongolia: Shagai, Bökh
  26. Myanmar: Chinlone
  27. Nepal: Dandi Biyo, Bagh Chal
  28. Korea: Yut Nori,  Ssireum, Tuho, Jegichagi, Neolttwigi. 
  29. Oman: Camel Racing, Horse Racing, Al Ardah, Hawalis, 
  30. Pakistan: Kabaddi, Pittu Garam
  31. Palestina: Mancala
  32. Philippines: Sungka, Sipa
  33. Qatar: Al Dahroi
  34. Arab Saudi: Al Keram
  35. Singapore: Five Stones, Chapteh
  36. Sri Lanka: Elle, Olinda Keliya
  37. Suriah: Mancala
  38. Taiwan: Diabolo Tiongkok
  39. Tajikistan: Gushtingiri
  40. Thailand: Makruk, Krabi Krabong
  41. Timor-Leste: Gasing, Adu Layang
  42. Turki: Mangala, Yağlı Güreş
  43. Turkmenistan: Gökbörü
  44. Uni Emirat Arab: Al Dahroi
  45. Uzbekistan: Kupkari
  46. Vietnam: Ô Ăn Quan, Bịt Mắt Bắt Dê
  47. Yaman: Al Qafiz

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