Squid (game)
Korean children's game
Squid (Korean: 오징어, ojingŏ) is a children's game played in South Korea. The game is named as such because the shape of the playing field drawn on the ground somewhat resembles the shape of a squid. There are regional variations of the name such as "squid gaisan" (with gaisan thought to be a variation of the Japanese word kaisen 開戦, 'to start a war'), or "squid takkari". It is a multiplayer game, and the game is divided into two teams, offensive and defensive. There are two main purposes, either for the attackers to achieve the purpose of the attack, or for the teams to annihilate each other.
There are many versions of the rules for different areas and groups. Regional names differ.
General rule elements
The homes for each of the teams are called "houses" (집 jib). The top circle is the house for the offensive team (area 1), while the middle triangle and bottom rectangle are the house for the defensive team (area 3). The figure that makes up the game court, excluding area 1, is called the "squid".
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