Like other Filipino traditional games, members take the following rules: one as the “taya”, someone who takes the rule of a-player-at-stake and holds the responsibility of the Lata (tin can), and the others as the players striking. Tumbang Preso Tumbang preso or presohan (tumba-patis in most Visayan regions) is a popular Filipino street game and is commonly seen in most Filipino movies and TV series.Players of the other team start jumping over the tinik, followed by the other team members. A starting point is set by all the players, giving enough runway for the players to achieve a higher jump, so as not to hit the tinik.
Jump over the thorns of a plant) two players serve as the base of the tinik (thorn) by putting their right or left feet together (soles touching gradually building the tinik).
