Kanamachi (, also spelt ''Kanamasi'' or ''Khanamasi'') is a traditional game popular in

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and in the Indian states of

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and

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. It is played mainly by children and is one of the most popular games among

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villagers. Children living in towns and cities also love the game in great amount. It is similar to the European game

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Rules

Kanamachi is not restricted to certain rules, but there are common and widely used rules that most people maintain. # First the players choose one of them to be the Kanamachi. This is done by a toss or other methods. # The Kanamachi puts a cloth on their eyes and fastens it tightly, so that they cannot see things around. # Then the Kanamachi tries to catch other players. # Other players have to touch the Kanamachi and get to a safe place where the Kanamachi cannot catch them. # Once the Kanamachi manages to catch a fellow player, that player (who is caught) turns into the new Kanamachi. The former Kanamachi becomes a normal player.

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