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Mangala

Mangala

(540 words)
December 18, 2025

Mangala is a traditional game with historical roots in Central Asia and particularly prominent in Turkish culture as a important place held by strategy and intelligence. Played between two players, this game aims to outmaneuver the opponent by moving stones according to specific rules. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Mangala is still played today not only in its traditional form but also in digital environments. Mangala is a game of intelligence and strateg

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Halil Ibrahim Gül

Halil Ibrahim Gül

Çelik Çomak

Çelik Çomak

(625 words)
May 26, 2025

Çelik çomak is a traditional children’s game played in various regions of Türkiye. In the game, a short stick is called the çelik, and a longer stick is referred to as the çomak. The main objective is to use the çomak to strike the çelik, launching it into the air and sending it as far as possible, followed by different scoring methods to determine the winner. Players can compete individually or in teams. This game helps children develop social skills such as strategic thinking, cooperation, and

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Sümeyye Akkanat Terzioğlu

Sümeyye Akkanat Terzioğlu

Köse Gelin Oyunu

Köse Gelin Oyunu

(494 words)
June 16, 2026

Imagine this: on the coldest days of winter, when everyone has retreated indoors, sudden jingling sounds and laughter rise from outside. These noises announce the arrival of the Köse Gelin game, a tradition that has been practiced for centuries in the villages of Anatolia. Have you ever imagined a giant, furry figure and a beautifully dressed bride knocking on your door and dancing in the freezing air? This game is one of our most joyful traditions, played to celebrate the end of winter and the

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gamze halil

gamze halil

Blind Man's Buff

Blind Man's Buff

(404 words)
February 1, 2026

Körebe is an old game in which a child’s eyes are covered and they try to locate their friends by touch, playable both indoors and outdoors. Each player takes turns being the “ebe” with their eyes covered. The ebe attempts to identify who they have touched. In Türkiye, the game has also been known by regional names such as “kör keçi” or “kör çepiç” regional. Blind man’s buff remains one of the games still known to children today games, valued both for its entertainment and cultural significance.

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Sena Yavuz

Sena Yavuz

Mangala

Mangala

(542 words)
July 14, 2026

Mangala is a strategy and intelligence game with historical roots in Central Asia, particularly holding an important place in Turk culture. This two-player game aims to outmaneuver the opponent by moving stones according to specific rules. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Mangala is played not only in its traditional form but also in modern digital environments. Mangala is a strategy and intelligence game with a history stretching back thousands of years, pl

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Halil Ibrahim Gül

Halil Ibrahim Gül