Time and Place
A game of Maak Kaew can last for anything from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the availability of time, the skill of the players and the amount of marbles the children have. At school, it is played during recess which limits time and shortens each game. Once school is out, a Maak Kaew tournament can last much longer. The game requires a large area of smooth, dry ground that is approximately 4 square metres in size. The ground must be soft enough for the children to dig small holes from which they will shoot their marbles. In Asia, November through April are typically the best months to play, when days are warm and sunny.