Drie Stokkies Game is an indigenous game to South Africa. It is a long distance jumping game. It is made up of two teams and only requires 3 long sticks/branches to play. To make the game more meaningful, you may want to make your own African Jumping Sticks.
Materials for African Jumping Sticks
- 3 dowel rods, 1 1/8 inches x 48 – 60 inches*
- acrylic paints
- finish
*Note: You can also use long, straight branches with its bark removed or re-purpose handles from brooms, mops, etc.
Learn How to Play Drie Stokkies
Directions
Look at photos of South African crafts in books or online for color inspiration.
Paint your sticks with acrylic paints.
When dry, use a glossy finish to seal the paint.
You are all set to go!
