Kkamakjapgi (Blindfold Tag) - Introduction
Kkamakjapgi (Blindfold Tag) has one blindfolded person trying to catch others. "Kkamak" means unable to see; "it" must find participants using only sound and touch. Others make sounds or lightly touch to tease "it"; those caught become next "it." Blindfolded anxiety and tension add fun while developing hearing and touch senses. Playable indoors regardless of weather. Remove obstacles for safety. Similar games exist worldwide, called "Blind Man's Buff" in English.
Basic Information
- Origin: 한국
- Players: 5명 이상
- Equipment: 눈가리개
How to Play & Features
Kkamakjapgi (Blindfold Tag) has one blindfolded person trying to catch others. "Kkamak" means unable to see; "it" must find participants using only sound and touch. Others make sounds or lightly touch to tease "it"; those caught become next "it." Blindfolded anxiety and tension add fun while developing hearing and touch senses. Playable indoors regardless of weather. Remove obstacles for safety. Similar games exist worldwide, called "Blind Man's Buff" in English.
Cultural Value
This game is a representative Korean folk game. Transmitted through generations, it well shows Korean sentiment and community culture. Currently available for hands-on experience at folk villages, museums, and cultural centers in Seoul, it's a popular Korean culture experience program for foreign tourists as well. Enjoyed together from children to adults, it becomes an opportunity for intergenerational communication.