Childhood Games
A multilingual signpost in Russian Jack Springs Park
that describes unique games that are easy to set up.
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Panel 1
Lines Game
Panel 2
Panel 2
Lines Game
Panel 3
Panel 3
Up, Down
Panel 4
Panel 4
Up, Down
Lines
West African game
How to Play
STEP 1: Set Up
Draw three parallel lines on the ground.
STEP 2: Choose Defenders
Pick one Defender per line (3 total).
Defenders stay on their own line and guard it.
Everyone else is a Runner.
STEP 3: Play
Runners start behind the first line.
Defenders may move side-to-side but cannot cross their line.
If a Runner is touched, they’re out.
If a Runner crosses all three lines, they win!
Oonch, Neech
(Up, Down)
South Asian game
How to Play
STEP 1: Choose a Chaser
Pick one player to be the Chaser.
Everyone else is a Runner.
STEP 2: Chaser Calls Out UP or DOWN
The Chaser chooses one place they are allowed to tag from:
UP — standing on a park feature (stump, rock, playground equipment)
DOWN — standing on the ground
The Chaser must clearly call out “UP!” or “DOWN!” before tagging.
STEP 3: Play
Runners are safe if they are in the opposite place the Chaser called.
Runners can be tagged if they are not in a safe spot.
The first Runner tagged becomes the next Chaser.
Sign Post Location
Sign Post Location
Russian Jack Springs Playground
701-799 Pine St, Anchorage, AK 99508
This sign is by the polar bear playground.
This 2025 project was made possible by a Community Challenge Grant from the Anchorage Park Foundation. It was supported by the Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department and NeighborWorks Alaska. Translations and reviews done by ALP Peer Leader Navigators, AKIJP Language Interpreter Center, and community member volunteers.
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