Gawe Jajan Board Game Design of Traditional Snacks from Central Java

Traditional snacks are an attraction for Indonesia’s diversity. Besides the delicious taste, unique shape, and making a process that is still traditional in maintaining flavor without using instant ingredients or dangerous preservatives. Traditional snacks are diverse, especially in Central Java. Each region has its specialty snacks. However, there are also similar snacks in other areas with different names. The similarity is in the use of ingredients, making the process, and serving. Children need to know one of the cultural heritages in the culinary field in Indonesia. This diversity causes lack of knowing the identity of traditional snacks and there is no appropriate educational media for children. The purpose of the introduction of traditional snacks to children is to introduce and efforts to preserve traditional culinary. The method used is qualitative, literature and journal studies, observation and interviews. Boardgame is a medium that children can learn in a fun way. The introduction of traditional snacks of Central Java with this boardgame is useful for children to socialize with others, to train focus, be careful, patient, and better know their cultural heritage. Keywords: Board Game, Central Java, Ethno identity, Traditional Snack