ABSTRACT
Traditional games are part of a culture that can help to form a more noble character. Such games have flourished in Banyumas, a city in Central Java, Indonesia. They have distinctive characteristics and play a role in creating a more egalitarian society. However, their practice has largely been displaced by modern games. Therefore, traditional games that can foster positive character in children at an early age require a revitalization effort. Both parents and teachers have a role to play in this. This research takes the form of a qualitative descriptive study; the aims are to inventory and revitalize the diversity of traditional games as character-implanting media in schools. The research data are traditional games and content analysis is employed. The results are analytic descriptions of traditional games that can be implemented through language learning in elementary school. These traditional games can foster a sense of solidarity, honesty, ability, unity, skill, and courage, and also have a role in shaping a more egalitarian society.
