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Activity 1: The Elemental Tetrad in Action
1. Select any popular Indian game (e.g., Kabaddi, Snakes and Ladders, or Chess).
2. Break it down into the four elements of the Elemental Tetrad:
l Aesthetics: Describe the visual or sensory appeal.
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A l Mechanics: Explain how the game is played (rules and actions).
S l Story: Identify the underlying narrative or theme, if any.
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l Technology: Note the materials or platform used.
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3. Present your analysis in a chart format. You can also use a template from Canva.
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Activity 2: Bridging Traditional and Serious Games Century #Communication
Skills
1. Select a traditional Indian game (e.g., Chess, Snakes and Ladders).
2. Map its structure to a serious game by:
l Adding a story addressing a real-world issue.
l Defining educational or social objectives.
l Refining mechanics for added purpose.

Introduction to Indian Games
India has a rich tradition of games, many of which emphasize strategy,
teamwork, and cultural heritage. Here are few examples:
l Pitthu (also known as Satoliya): This game involves knocking down a stack of
stones with a ball and then rebuilding the stack while dodging throws from
the opposing team.

l Carrom: A game in which participants flick a puck-like object with their
fingers to hit other pieces of the board.
l Vallamkali (Boat Racing): A water-based team game from Kerala, typically
played during Onam, where long snake boats race in a festive atmosphere.
It highlights teamwork and physical endurance.
l Kabaddi: A physical game that combines athleticism with strategy. Players
raid the opposing team’s side to tag opponents while holding their breath.

These games are more than recreational—they impart skills like teamwork, critical thinking, and resilience.

Indian games are more than just fun—they carry lessons in strategy, teamwork, and
culture, making them timeless gems of recreation. Let us see the history behind few
games:
Pachisi Inspired Ludo: Pachisi, a traditional Indian board game played on a
cross-shaped board with cowrie shells as dice, is the ancestor of the modern
game Ludo. The British simplified Pachisi into Ludo in the 19th century.
Chess Originated in India: Chess, known as Chaturanga in ancient India,
originated around the 6th century. The game represented four divisions of the
Indian army: infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariots, which evolved into
pawns, knights, bishops, and rooks.
Kabaddi’s Ancient Roots: Kabaddi has been played in India for over 4,000
years and was initially a way to build physical stamina and practice self-defence among warriors.

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