Stilts are traditional game tools made from 2 bamboo sticks with adult sleeve size, while for pedestal under bamboo rather large. This game is not foreign anymore, even in various regions in the know with different names different. now also has begun to be difficult to find, both in the village and in the city, Game Egrang itself has been around since time immemorial and is a game that requires skill and balance the body.
Stilts are Indonesian traditional games that are not yet known exactly where they come from, but can be found in different regions with different names such as: parts of West Sumatra with the name Tengkak-tengkak from word Tengkak (lame), Ingkau which in Bengkulu means shoes bamboo and in Central Java with the name Jangkungan derived from the name of long-legged birds. Stilts itself comes from the language of Lampung which means a spindle made of long bamboo beads. In Banjar in South Kalimantan is called batungkau.
Egrang game itself is very unique because it takes the skill and balance of the body when up, so not all people both adults and children can play Egrang. Bentu Egrang adjusted to the wearer in accordance with the age of the wearer, when the adult play then the manufacture is long and tall, while for the child shape and ukuranya too short.
Stilts are made of bamboo stalks with a length of approximately 2.5 meters. Approximately 50 cm from the bottom, made foot legs flat with a width of approximately 20 cm.
Player
Stretch games can be categorized as children's games. In general, this game is done by boys aged 7-13 years. The number of players is 2-6 people.
Games Place and Equipment
This stilt game does not need a special place (field). It can be played anywhere, as long as it is on the ground. So, it can be by the beach, in the clearing or on the road. Wide arena tilako game is only along the 7-15 meters and width of about 3-4 meters.
The equipments used are two relatively straight and elderly bamboo bricks (volo vatu) with a length of between 1.5-3 meters each. How to make it is as follows. At first the bamboo is cut into two halves each about 2½-3 meters long. After that, cut another bamboo into two parts with the size of each about 20-30 cm to be used as a footrest. Furthermore, one long bamboo segment is perforated to insert a short bamboo. Once the bamboo for the footrest is attached, then the bamboo is ready for use.
Rule of the game
Rules of stilts can be divided into two, namely the race run and the match to drop each other by banging each other bamboo legs. Speed race competitions are usually performed by children aged between 7-11 years with a total of 2--5 people. Meanwhile, the game to knock down opponents is usually done by children aged between 11-13 years using a system of competition.
The game
If the game is just a speed race (race run), then begins with the establishment of 3-4 players in the starting line while climbing each bamboo. For children who are less tall or just learning to play stilts, they can ride them from a somewhat tall place or use a ladder and just walk toward the starting line. When ready, others who do not play will give a signal to start the game immediately. Hearing the signal, the players will run towards the finish line. The player who first reaches the finish line is declared the winner.
Meanwhile, if the game aims to complain about each player's bamboo, it begins with the selection of two players who performed consensus / mufakat. After that, they will stand face to face. When ready, other participants who have not had their turn to play will give the signal to start the game immediately. Hearing the signal, both players will begin to denounce the bamboo they climbed. The player who can knock the opponent off the bamboo he or she rises is declared the winner.