The traditional Balinese game 'megoak-goakan' is a tradition that is played mainly by children and adults. This study's purpose is to determine the analysis of history and culture in the traditional Balinese game 'megoak-goakan', thus enabling the preservation of tradition and culture. Qualitative descriptive method is used through documentation studies, and interviews. Data were analyzed descriptively qualitatively based on data from document studies, and interviews with historical and cultural experts in Buleleng Regency. The results of this study indicate that 1) the 'megoak-goakan' game comes from Panji Village, Sukasada District, Buleleng-Bali Regency, 2) the 'megoak-goakan' game is carried out to honor the services of the King of Buleleng, namely Ki Barak Panji Sakti, 3) the game 'megoak-goakan' is inspired by the behavior of a crow (in Balinese 'goak') which is targeting its prey, 4) the game 'megoak-goakan' means to build enthusiasm for the troops of the King of Buleleng to fight the enemy, 5) the game of 'megoak-goakan' is carried out by two teams who line up extending backward while holding the waist of the participant in front of him and the one in front is called the head of 'goak' while the back is called the tail of 'goak', the game ends if the head of 'goak' manages to catch the tail of 'goak'. This study also suggests that the preservation of traditional games is a necessity in the current era.
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