Summary
- Squid Game season 2, episode 4 introduces a pentathlon challenge with 5 games, including Jegi.
- Jegi, similar to Hackey Sack, requires keeping the sack airborne with specific kicks.
- Different Jegi variations have unique regulations, like Ttanggangaji and Eonjigi.
One of Squid Game’s significant draws is the introduction of classic Korean children’s games in each episode. However, Squid Game season 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. While the Jegi minigame in Squid Game is 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.
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How to Win Jegi
The best Western comparison to Jegi is Hackey Sack because 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.
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Variation Name |
Variation Regulations |
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Ttanggangaji |
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Eogichagi |
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Heollaengi |
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Dwitbalchagi |
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Mureupchagi |
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Eonjigi |
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In Squid Game season 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, the Squid Game competitors play an abridged version of Jegi in which one contestant must 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.
- First and foremost, players should find an open space where each player can kick the Jegi safely without injuring others.
- Next, everyone decides which variation of Jegi they wish to play. (Ttanggangaji is best for beginners.)
- One by one, each player takes turns kicking the Jegi into the air as many times as they can without it hitting the ground (by the agreed-upon variation’s regulations).
- When the last player lets their Jegi hit the ground, thus ending their turn, all players compare scores. (It’s recommended that each player keep track of their score to avoid confusion.) The player who scored the most kicks is the winner.
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.
- Practice Individual Kicks: Individual kicks will help you understand how your foot’s positioning affects the Jegi. Furthermore, you’ll become more adaptable to the Jegi wherever it goes. Try kicking the Jegi with the top, inside, and outside of your foot. You can also balance the Jegi on your foot (a technique known as ‘stalling’) to slow down the pace when your practice gets out of hand.
- Practice Kick Combos: Once you’ve mastered individual kicks, practice kicking the Jegi from one part of the foot to another. You may also practice kicking the Jegi to alternating feet or body parts like the head and knees.
- Warm Up Your Joints: Jegi tests your flexibility and balance. Therefore, it’s essential to stretch before playing. Take this time to open up your hips and get your joints moving.