Filipino Traditional Game: Agawan Base

Filipino Traditional Game: Agawan Base

• Name: Agawan Base (translates to "capture the base")
• Significance: Part of the Filipino "larong pinoy" tradition, popular in rural and urban areas.
• Gameplay: Focuses on capturing the opposing team's base while protecting your own. Requires minimal equipment (traditionally two markers/objects represent bases).
• Objectives: Capture the opposing team's base; tag opponents to gain control of the field; teamwork essential.
• Players: At least four players, organized into two teams (ideally with more players).
• Gameplay Details: Players can run outside their base to tag/capture opponents or steal the opposing team's base. Captures lead to prisoners, who need to be rescued by teammates.
• Materials Needed: Markers/objects for bases (e.g. two trees, slippers, or chairs).

Gameplay Rules

• Two bases are marked.
• Players are assigned to defend a base or venture outside to capture opponents.
• Tagging an opponent makes them a prisoner of the capturing team.
• To escape "prison," a captured opponent must be rescued by teammates.
• The team that touches the opponent's base wins.

Values of the Game

• Teamwork: Players must work together to succeed.
• Friendship: Playing fosters friendships.
• Sportsmanship: Accepting the outcome and congratulating the winning team is critical.