Games

Fun and recreational group activities that are passed along in a community.

Resources in this category:

Children's Folklore
http://www.geocities.com/childrenfolklore/

Children’s games, rhymes, and customs from around the world. This collection was put together by children and teachers from 108 schools in 61 countries.

Elliott Avedon Museum and Archive of Games
http://gamesmuseum.uwaterloo.ca/

This museum website maintains an online list of games from all over the world with descriptions and pictures. You can find games alphabetically or by geographical region. Also included here are exhibits on different kinds of games or popular themes.

Games That Thai Children Play
http://thaistudents.com/games/

Descriptions and illustrations of common children’s games in Thailand.

Street Games
http://www.streetgames.co.uk/

Descriptions and origins of British street games.

Streetplay.com
http://www.streetplay.com/

Based in New York City, Streetplay.com documents the history and experience of urban games. Game resources here include history, rules, photos, essays, book reviews, and discussion.