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We do not know much children's play. We note children from low-income families playing in the street. There are several popular traditional play toys and games, mostly of European origin, some dating back to the medieval era. Most are played throughout South America. But the influence is not exclusively Iberian. Many popular children's games are pan-European. Thus many are also played in North America. The names may change from country to country. Emboque: Two wooden pieces (a bell and holder) connected by a string. The idea is to put the bell on top of the holder (embocar). Kite of course need no explanation. Marbles also need no explanation. Rayuela/Tejo» has been labeled a Chilean national sport. It involves a rectangular platform crossed by a tight string. Players throw the tejo, trying to keep it close to the line. Trompo» is a wooden pear-shaped top-like toy. Luche is hop-scotch like game. All you need is chalk to draw the squares. Palo Encebado» is a greased pole with prizes at the top. This is for older children or young adults. We note it being played throughout South America.
Corre, Corre la Guaraca and Corre El Anillo are circle games.
Quien fue a Sevilla is 'musical chair'. Sevilla shows Spanish colonial origins, although sometimes Melipilla (a Chilean town) is substituted for Sevilla. We do not know why Melipilla was chosen.
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