The traditional game called Megoak-goakan is played by at least seven people. Not only children, adults can also play this game. Six players will make a line, while one person left will act as Goak. The six people will hold the waist of the person in front of them tightly, and the one in the front position is the head of the line. Well, Goak will carry out his role by trying to capture the person in the back row. To determine the winner, this traditional game requires good coordination. Whereas the Goak must be agile and recognize the 'opponent's' motion. The more people caught in the line, the Goak will be declared the winner. This traditional Balinese game also teach us about togetherness. The more solid the team, the higher the level of togetherness. Megoak-goakan is a traditional game without the need for equipment. But the players need energy and agility.

Meong-meongan traditional game comes from Karangasem Regency. It’s not only played by the Balinese people. Some other areas have the same game and rules, but only in different names. In general, this traditional game is played by children with Balinese music. The accompaniment song is called Meong-meong, which is the sound of a cat. if you've seen Tom & Jerry cartoons, the players are acting like them: cat and mouse. One person will play a role as a mouse or in Balinese language called bikul. Both Meong-Meongan and Megoak-Goakan don't need any tools. Meong-Meongan is usually played by eight or more people. One person will act as a cat and chase someone who acts as a mouse. The rest are in charge of making a fort, so that the bikul won’t be captured. The game will depend on how strong the fort is built. If the people who become a fortress cannot keep up with the agility of the cat, then the mouse will be easily caught. The players who become the fort will sing the song Meong-Meong. It sounds funny and interesting, right?

Unlike the two traditional games above, Tajog needs equipment in the form of two bamboo pieces with a footrest on each piece. It’s shaped like the letter 'f' upside down. So how to play it? This traditional game is played in almost all regions in Indonesia. Besides being called the Tajok, this game is also called the Egrang. Well, players must climb on footrests and walk from the 'Start' to 'Finish' lines. Tajog traditional games are most often used as a race during the commemoration of the Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day.

Are you interested in playing traditional Balinese games above? Well, let’s plan your holiday! If you want to enjoy the fun and togetherness in traditional games, then you can visit the Regency of Buleleng or Karangasem.