Igrets is a kind of Domovoi or house spirit in Russian folklore. The name Igrets (from ''играть" [igrat'] — 'to play') implies his playful character, but his pranks are of evil and malicious character. He may hide things from people or frightens the cattle (216: с.262). Igrets is often identified with Chort or Domovoi.

The belief in Igrets along with number of set expressions was widespread in regions of Ryazan, Tambov, Voronezh, Tula, Penza, Orlov, Kursk and the region of Don river in XIX century. The expressions are: "Игрец его знает" ([Igrets ego znaet]] — Igrets knows) — english analogue "Hell if I know"; "Игрец тебя побери" ([Igrets tebya poberi] — Let the Igrets take you) — english analogue "God damn you"; "Игрец с тобой" ( [Igrets s toboi] — Igrets with you) — english analogue "Hell with it" (1022: Т.12, с.70). The word Igrets was applied in Kursk region to hysterical fits accompanied by screams (1022: Т.12, с.70). In Tambov region and region of Don river Igrets meant also paralysis of limbs (1022: Т.12, с.70).