Practical Encyclopedia Illustrated Series: Practical Game Illustrated

Author: Cheng Dawen, Haruta Takahashi
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: What games do you play every day now? Do you prefer playing outdoors, bouncing around, or playing at home? From the "traditional games" your grandparents played to the new games you play today, there are a wide variety of games. This book selectively collects some of them, allowing you to play freely whether outdoors or at home, and whether on sunny days or rainy days. These games share a common feature—they engage all of the players' senses, get them moving, and make them use their entire body. For example, jump rope and hide-and-seek require running ability, jumping ability, and quick judgment; playing marbles requires accurately hitting the opponent's marble by judging its position to estimate the force of your fingers; playing handball and juggling require balance and timing. Meanwhile, some group games and those that change rules based on the playing area demand flexibility and wisdom in thinking. As such, playing games indeed requires the use of all parts of the body, including the mind and all senses. If we define mental activity as "learning" and physical movement as "sports," then games basically meet both criteria. Even origami and flower games require frequent finger movement and flexible use. Therefore, games are not just about having fun—they also hold extraordinary significance for a child's growth. Games can be played alone in your own way, or with a few friends or in a group. Of course, group games played together are even more fun. Look for games that suit you in this book and share the joy with your friends!