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One ofSquid Game’ssignificant draws is the introduction of classic Korean children’s games in each episode. However,Squid Gameseason 2, episode 4, “Six Legs,” outdoes itself by featuring five games in one pentathlon challenge. The last game in the challenge is Jegi (short for ‘Jegichagi’), a Korean game similar to Hackey Sack in the West.
In Jegi, players kick a tasseled sack (similar to a pom-pom) into the air. The player who gets the most consecutive kicks is the winner. Whilethe Jegi minigame inSquid Gameis condensed, several versions of the game require different types of kicks. Keep reading to learn about each variation and how to get your Jegi performance to the next level.
How to Win Jegi
Thebest Western comparison to Jegi is Hackey Sackbecause both games require the player to keep their jegi/sack in the air as long as possible. When playing Jegi in a group, the winner is the competitor who keeps their Jegi airborne for the most number of kicks. Additionally, several game variations dictate how you can hit the Jegi with your body, which we’ll discuss below.
Jegi Variations
There are six variations of Jegi one can play. Each variation has unique regulations for how one kicks the Jegi into the air (including body parts used and kicking patterns). Refer to the table below for more information.
Eonjigi
InSquid Gameseason 2,episode 5, “One More Game,“Hyun-ju and Gi-hun do not place their kicking foot on the ground between kicks. Therefore, one can assume the contestants are playing by Heollaengi regulations.
Jegi Rules
In the six-legged pentathlon, theSquid Gamecompetitors play an abridged version of Jegiin which one contestantmust keep their Jegi airborne for five consecutive hits. However, one can play Jegi in a group as well. Here are the rules for running a Jegi competition.
Jegi Tips and Tricks
Jegi requires dexterity, balance, and control.As Gi-hun’s performance demonstrates, it does not take much for the Jegi to fly out of reach, making consecutive kicks hard. Fortunately, we researched some techniques to help you master the game.
