傳統遊戲

第035篇｜翻花繩（あやとり）：指尖之間的無限變化 | Toy Series Vol.035｜Ayatori: Endless Patterns Between Your Fingers《玩具社》

翻花繩（あやとり）是一種以繩子在手指間編織出各種圖形的傳統遊戲，玩法簡單卻變化無窮。玩家透過手指的穿插與轉換，創造出橋、星、梯子等形狀，既考驗手部協調，也展現創造力。這種遊戲在世界各地皆有類似形式，在日本則成為童年記憶的一部分，象徵想像力與互動的樂趣。

Ayatori, also known as cat’s cradle, is a traditional string game where players create various shapes using a loop of string between their fingers. Simple in form yet rich in variation, it allows players to form patterns such as bridges, stars, and ladders through finger movements and transformations. Found in cultures around the world, ayatori in Japan represents creativity, coordination, and the joy of interactive play.