[2] Stånga is also the name of the larger populated area, socken (not to be confused with parish).

[3] It comprises the same area as the administrative Stånga District, established on 1 January 2016.

The games are held during five days around the second weekend in July and gathers about 2000 participants.

Competitions are held in various Gutnish disciplines, some dating back to the Viking Age.

[10] The sports include Varpa, Pärk, Caber toss, Gutnish pentathlon, Pillow fight on a pole (Herre på stång), Leg hook (Rövkrok), Hobble kick (Sparka Bleistre), Tug of war, eight-man teams (Dragkamp), Two-men tug of war, facing (Att dra hank), Two-men tug of war, back to back (Att täme stäut) etc.