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Traditional Chinese Games
Chinese Chess
Chinese chess or "Xiangqi" is a two player Chinese board game similar to Western chess. Distinctive features of this game include the movements of the "cannons", the "elephants", and a river in the middle of the board.
For instructions on how to play Chinese chess go to this link or go here to watch some instructional videos.
The Game of "Go"
"Go" is a two player game originating in China over 3000 years ago. The Chinese call the game "Weiqi". The object of the game is to capture your opponent by surrounding him with black or white stones.
For instructions on how to play the game of "Go" go to this site.
Tangrams
Tangrams is an ancient Chinese puzzle consisting of 7 geometric shapes. By rearranging these shapes you can make hundreds of different forms ranging from animals to people, birds, boats and buildings .
To try your skill at this game go to this site.
Mahjong
Mahjong is an ancient Chinese game for four players consisting of matching assorted tiles. It involves skill, strategy, calculation and a degree of chance.
To learn the rules of playing Mahjong go to this site.
Chinese Yo Yo
Experts in Chinese Yo Yo can do some incredibly fantastic tricks. To learn how to do them go to this site.
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