Naaba'waagan / Tasiha uƞpi (Bone and Pin Game) is a traditional Indigenous game of skill that has brought people together for generations across Native communities. Also called the “Deer Bone Game” or “Deer Toe Game,” it is found throughout Turtle Island under many names and played in many different ways.
Play solo or in teams with 1–6 players, ages 6+, in English, Ojibwe, or Dakota. Language support resources make it easy for learners to build confidence and play in immersion at their own pace.
Whether you're introducing a new generation to a timeless tradition or rediscovering it yourself, the Bone and Pin Game offers a fun and meaningful way to connect with Indigenous language, culture, and community through the joy of gameplay.
A special thank you to Jim Simas for helping us reimagine and revive this game for our community.
Character art by Jearica Fountain.
Naaba'waagan / Tasiha uƞpi (Bone and Pin Game) is a traditional Indigenous game of skill that has brought people together for generations across Native communities. Also called the “Deer Bone Game” or “Deer Toe Game,” it is found throughout Turtle Island under many names and played in many different ways.
Play solo or in teams with 1–6 players, ages 6+, in English, Ojibwe, or Dakota. Language support resources make it easy for learners to build confidence and play in immersion at their own pace.
Whether you're introducing a new generation to a timeless tradition or rediscovering it yourself, the Bone and Pin Game offers a fun and meaningful way to connect with Indigenous language, culture, and community through the joy of gameplay.
A special thank you to Jim Simas for helping us reimagine and revive this game for our community.
Character art by Jearica Fountain.
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