What Kind of Games Do Children in Kuwait Play?

Kuwait is a Middle Eastern nation bordered by the Persian Gulf, Iraq and Saudi Arabia and with a population of about 2.6 million. Like kids everywhere, Kuwaiti children play a number of games to enjoy themselves and have fun with friends.

Types

Children in Kuwait play different types of games, including informal ones and more organized team sports.

Features

Sporting games that are popular with adults and children alike in Kuwait include bowling, tennis and basketball.

Al Saqlah

Al Saqlah is a game for girls that is similar to jacks, using a hole in the ground and rocks or shells.

Al Ghomaid

Played by boys or girls, Al Ghomaid is a game in which a blindfolded child attempts to tag the other players who make noise to confuse the child while dodging. Once a player is tagged, she receives the blindfold and the game begins again.

Considerations

Cultural norms in Kuwait dictate that girls and boys play separate games, even informal ones.

References

• Kuwait Sports
• Girl Scouts Description of Kuwaiti Games
• CIA Fact Sheet on Kuwait