What is how to play gonggi?

Gonggi: A Comprehensive Guide

Gonggi (공기), also known as five stones, is a popular Korean children's game played with five or more small pebbles or plastic stones. Here's how to play:

Basic Gameplay

The game consists of several stages, each increasing in difficulty. The player proceeds to the next stage if they successfully complete the current stage. If a player fails at any point, their turn ends, and the next player takes over. The first player to complete all the stages wins.

Materials

You'll need five or more small stones or plastic gonggi pieces.

Stages

Here's a breakdown of typical Gonggi stages:

1. One Stone (한개): The player throws all the stones onto the floor. They then toss one stone into the air. While the stone is in the air, they must pick up one stone from the floor and catch the falling stone with the same hand. This is repeated until all four stones on the floor have been picked up. The link for this subject is One Stone.

2. Two Stones (두개): Similar to the first stage, but this time, the player picks up two stones at a time. The link for this subject is Two Stones.

3. Three Stones (세개): The player picks up three stones at once, leaving one stone on the floor. The link for this subject is Three Stones.

4. Four Stones (네개): The player picks up all four stones at once. The link for this subject is Four Stones.

5. Five Stones (다섯개): This stage usually involves variations, which are described below. The link for this subject is Five Stones.

Five Stones Variations

Several variations exist for the "Five Stones" stage. Here are a few common ones:

• Catching Five (잡기): The player throws all the stones into the air and tries to catch as many as possible on the back of their hand. They then toss the stones remaining on the back of their hand into the air and try to catch them in their palm. The link for this subject is Catching Five.

• Scissor, Paper, Rock (가위바위보): This often determines the starting player or decides who gets to choose a specific rule. The link for this subject is Scissor, Paper, Rock.

Rules and Tips

• Dropping: If a stone is dropped during a throw or catch, the player's turn ends.
• Moving Stones: Only the stone being picked up can be moved, other stones must remain stationary.
• Knuckle Gonggi (손등 공기): A variation of Catching Five where you try to catch the stones on the back of your hand. The link for this subject is Knuckle Gonggi.

Gonggi is a game of skill and coordination. Practice will improve your ability to complete the stages and win the game!