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Chula and Pakpao (Thai Kite Duel)

C
PLAYERS
2 teams
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
MEASUREMENTS

Flown over a large open field divided by a center line between the two teams.

HOW TO PLAY
1

Divide the field with an imaginary center line, with the large Chula team on one side and the nimble Pakpao team on the other.

2

Launch both kites so they fly over the shared airspace above the dividing line.

3

The Chula team tries to snag and drag the smaller kite across into their territory using hooks trailing from their line.

4

The Pakpao team tries to dodge, dive, and loop around the larger kite, aiming to loop their line around it and pull it down.

5

A kite pulled across the opposing line, or brought down onto the wrong side, scores a point for the team that caused it.

6

Play continues for an agreed number of rounds or until one side scores enough points to be declared the winner.