This written work deals with the topic of games and culture related to the area of southern Istria. At the beginning of the work, the game itself is described, its significance, role, characteristics and classification. There is also talk of intergenerational transmission of culture and children's subculture, and under this the concept of play and the transmission of games from generation to generation are elaborated. The difference between games depending on the culture is mentioned, as well as the differences in the games of different strata of the same social community. The aim of this work was to obtain information on the traditions of southern Istria, occupations and games, and for the purpose of informing, an interview was conducted with four people who spent their childhood in this sub-area. Research shows us that a piece of wood used to be enough for children, but using more of imagination to play with, while children today find it difficult to get interested in buying toys.