Sungka is one of the most popular Filipino games. ... Sungka is a game of skill in calculation played commonly by women and children. It is played on a block of wood or game-board called sungkahan. The game-board is shaped like a boat with the surface artfully rounded or slightly pointed at the ends.
What's the purpose of playing sungka?
Sungka is an important means for creating identity, particularly for Philippine migrants. This can be seen in Sungka competitions, which are organized in the Philippines, and in the representation of Philippine culture at cultural festivals through Sungka demonstrations.
