<![CDATA[Traditional games are gradually being displaced by electronic or internet games due to technological advancements. Gen Z, who are mostly of school-age, represent a significant number of the online game user base. They are commonly affected by other cultures that sometimes contradict Pancasila values. Therefore, to reduce the detrimental effects of foreign cultural infiltration in schools, cultural conservation is required. Adopting traditional games of the Kaili tribe community is one such strategy that has been implemented at SMPN 27 Sigi. Students participate in the class meeting program, which employs the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method. Three traditional games were played: estafet sarung, sopu, and tilako. Each game offers character-building values to raise students’ awareness of the importance of preserving local culture. There was a positive response from the students and school staff. This program highlights the potential of traditional games as an alternative approach to cultural conservation for the youth generation, particularly Gen Z.]]>
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