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Yes, we all downloaded "Ludo King" when the first lockdown happened, but this friendship-threatening board game has been a part of every Indian's childhood.  
The game is played between 2-4 players who strategically try to make their pawn reach their designated "home" and whoever is the first to get all their four pawns "home", gets to win.   
Do you think you can win this?

**Ludo**

Carrom is a tabletop game that originated in India.   
The game is played by sliding and striking wooden disks so they fall into holes in the four corners of the tabletop. The disks have different values assigned to them and whoever scores the most wins.   
How good do you think your chances are here?

**Carrom**

Hopscotch goes by different names in different parts of India. It is "Langdi" in Maharashtra and parts of North India whereas you'll know it as "Ekhaat Duhaat" or "Ekka Dukka" in Bengal.   
Numbered blocks are drawn on the ground and players take turns to throw an object, usually a small stone, over the blocks. They then hop across the blocks to pick up the object, jumping on one/two legs to finish the lap.   
Do you think you can survive this?

**Hopscotch**

Yes, you're right! You did see this game on the show, and cried during this episode (I'm still crying but, hey, no spoilers for people who still haven't watched it).  
The objective of the game is to hit the marbles enclosed within a circular border, at random, with your own marbles. Whoever is successful in hitting the marbles takes those of the other player(s) and is the winner.  
Are you losing your marbles here?

**Kancha**

Gilli Danda, contrary to popular belief, is not just played in South Asia but also in Cambodia, Turkey, South Africa, Italy, Poland, and in some Caribbean islands like Cuba.  
The objective is to flip the Gilli (the smaller stick) into the air with the Danda (the longer stick) and while the Gilli is in the air, the player must hit it with the Danda as far as possible. The player then also needs to run to touch a pre-decided point before the Gilli is caught by the opponent.  
So, would you win?

**Gilli Danda**

Kho Kho is a team game that has its roots in ancient India.   
It has 2 teams of 9 participants each on the field, where the member of the chasing team sits in a straight row with alternating players positioned in opposite directions. The chasers then have to catch the opponent members before the time is up.  
Do you think you can conquer this?

**Kho Kho**

Lattoo is nothing but a spinning top, made from wood, which is made to spin with the help of a long string.   
You and your opponent basically spin the lattoo to see whose lasts longer or you can try a more competitive form wherein you knock your opponent's lattoo down by making yours spin and attack at the same time. Think of it as the much-older sibling of Beyblade.   
Can you spin a win with this one?

**Lattoo**

Antakshari is the most desi game you can think of and is popular amongst every age group and fits every occasion.  
Two singing teams are formed wherein one team has to sing a song and the other team has to follow by singing a song beginning with the last consonant of the song sung by the first team. Winners are declared when one of the teams can't think of a song, thereby losing.  
Will you be singing victory songs after this game?

**Antakshari**

For the uninitiated, Kabaddi is a contact team sport that is native to the Indian subcontinent.   
Rules: Two teams with 7 to 12 members each compete in a battle of strength and agility to outperform each other. Players from one team have to enter the opposing team’s arena and while doing so, they have to try and touch as many opposing players as they can, so as to eliminate them. The team with the least number of eliminated players is declared the winner.  
Do you think you can win this game?

**Kabaddi**

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Would You Survive If "Squid Game" Was Based In India?

If you have been on the internet during the past few weeks or if you've simply been existing, chances are that you have heard of the global phenomenon that is "Squid Game".

The Korean dystopian drama, which is now the most-watched series on Netflix, is based on the premise of people playing games, which are a homage to typical childhood games from Korean culture, to win a HUGE amount of money. In this case, you either win or you (literally) die.

Would You Survive If "Squid Game" Was Based In India?

If you have been on the internet during the past few weeks or if you've simply been existing, chances are that you have heard of the global phenomenon that is "Squid Game".

The Korean dystopian drama, which is now the most-watched series on Netflix, is based on the premise of people playing games, which are a homage to typical childhood games from Korean culture, to win a HUGE amount of money. In this case, you either win or you (literally) die.

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