How to Play Oonch Neech (Tag Variation -Ages 4–8)

Source: Childhood 101

Overview

Oonch Neech is a strategic tag game (commonly played in Pakistan and parts of India) where children use elevated surfaces to stay “safe.” Through playing Oonch Neech (also known as Oonch Neech ka Papada), children build gross motor strength, spatial awareness, problem‑solving skills, and self‑regulation.