Have you ever played Tagu-Taguan, Langit Lupa, Patintero, Piko, Tumbang Preso, Mataya-Taya, or Chinese Garter? Maybe you’ve played a few, heard of them, or perhaps they sound completely unfamiliar? Whether you’ve only played them once or twice, or you have just a vague memory of them, any knowledge is a good start! According to our research survey, these are the games that Generation Alpha is most familiar with. So, hold on to any piece of memory or knowledge you have, and let’s dive deeper by discovering similar games that are definitely worth trying!
If you liked playing in a team against one, chasing and tagging like in Tagu-Taguan, then you might like Bang-sak! It’s similar—you start with a countdown where players hide and try not to get caught by the taya—but with the added twist of a cops and robbers theme, the challenge of correctly saying someone’s name as you tag them, and the chance to save yourself and others by sneakily tagging the taya.
If you liked playing in a team against one, chasing and tagging like in Tagu-Taguan, then you might like Bang-sak! It’s similar—you start with a countdown where players hide and try not to get caught by the taya—but with the added twist of a cops and robbers theme, the challenge of correctly saying someone’s name as you tag them, and the chance to save yourself and others by sneakily tagging the taya.
If you liked playing tag on a grid and dodging taggers left and right in Patintero, then you might like Lawin at Sisiw! This time, it’s one against a team—but still a game of tagging, where the hawk (taya) tries to steal chicks from the hen by tagging them one by one, all while waiting for them to break formation.
If you liked hopping, patterns, and formation in Piko, then Ten-Twenty might be right up your alley! You’re no longer jumping across boxes on the ground, but now over a garter looped around two people—following a routine and a chant that counts in tens. Just like Piko, it tests your jumping skills, rhythm, and precision, with each stage getting trickier than the last.
If you enjoyed smacking a can with your slipper and racing to grab it before the taya tags you in Tumbang Preso, then Siato might just be your next favorite game! Instead of a team of can hitters against one guard, it’s now a one-on-one challenge where you take turns throwing sticks as far as you can from the base. Compete to see whose stick lands the farthest and rack up points as you go!
If you liked playing in a team against one, chasing and tagging like in Tagu-Taguan, then you might like Bang-sak! It’s similar—you start with a countdown where players hide and try not to get caught by the taya—but with the added twist of a cops and robbers theme, the challenge of correctly saying someone’s name as you tag them, and the chance to save yourself and others by sneakily tagging the taya.
If you loved the challenge of jumping higher and higher in Chinese Garter, you’ll definitely enjoy Luksong Tinik! Both games get trickier as the height increases, but this time, no garter needed—just you and your friends, being extra careful not to slip, fall, or break any bones as you use your hands and feet as obstacles for the jumpers!
