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This article aims to strengthen the value of character through traditional games on elementary school students in SD Negeri 11 Tobemeita, Kendari City. This is very important, considering the phenomenon of childrens activity when moral degradation occurs due to the intensity of children playing modern games. Where, modern games are identical with the use of technology such as video games and online games. In addition, modern games are very influential on the behavior of children who tend to be passive and individual in nature and behave less well on their peers. The impact of addiction to modern video games and online games on children is a very serious problem that must be overcome by this nation. Therefore, concrete steps are needed in overcoming this problem. The alternative solution offered is to introduce and familiarize children in playing traditional games in their environment. The methods used are interviews, observation of socialization and documentation. As for the character values in traditional games instilled in Tobemeita State Elementary School 11 students are the value of cooperation, the value of creativity, the value of socialization, the value of honesty and the value of creativity.