In this graduation thesis, the traditional games of Đakovo region will be presented as part of the cultural heritage. The game represents the most important part of the child's growth, and through it the child learns about himself, the world that surrounds him, learns and discovers new knowledge and skills, all through joy, simplicity, practicality and immediate experience. Every aspect of life can be shown to the child through play, and through it the child will discover the meaning of that aspect of life in a subtle and symbolic way. The role of play in a child's life is invaluable and affects his overall development. There are several different types of games, and one of them is the traditional game. A traditional game refers to a game that originated from the people, that developed within a certain culture or community, and developed over time and was most often transmitted orally, from generation to generation. It represents an important part of intangible cultural heritage. Cultural heritage refers to the collection of cultural goods that have been inherited from the past and from past generations, and we divide it into tangible and intangible. While tangible cultural heritage refers to physical objects, intangible or "living" heritage encompasses customs, knowledge, values and spiritual creativity transmitted through oral tradition. The aim of this thesis is to point out the importance of preserving the intangible cultural heritage and traditions of Đakovo region by researching traditional games in the area of Đakovo and their qualitative analysis. In addition, the goal of this thesis is to encourage young generations to take care of their own cultural identity. In the modern world, which is developing and changing more and more every day, it is important to continue to preserve and nurture the cultural identity, origin, values, customs and traditions left to us by the older generations over time.