I can't seem to rate the game or write a review, so I'll post what I said here:
I've been curious about Liubo for about 20 years. I have no idea if this version is like what was actually played 2000 years ago, but it's a beautiful and playable game with a sweet theme. I downloaded the video version, but I also printed up a board from wikipedia and used some Mah Jongg pieces to play it on my table. The rules give more options each turn than the similar ancient games Yut and Pachisi, so it's more fun to play. I love the theme of birds in a garden in a forest, catching fish in a pond.
I hope the developers will consider making a print-and-play version of the board, at least, since it's so beautiful.
I would love to find out more about how much of this reflects the 2019 find of the written rules on bamboo slips found in a tomb. I tried the contact link on their webside, but it doesn't seem to be working.
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I can't seem to rate the game or write a review, so I'll post what I said here:
I've been curious about Liubo for about 20 years. I have no idea if this version is like what was actually played 2000 years ago, but it's a beautiful and playable game with a sweet theme. I downloaded the video version, but I also printed up a board from wikipedia and used some Mah Jongg pieces to play it on my table. The rules give more options each turn than the similar ancient games Yut and Pachisi, so it's more fun to play. I love the theme of birds in a garden in a forest, catching fish in a pond.
I hope the developers will consider making a print-and-play version of the board, at least, since it's so beautiful.
I would love to find out more about how much of this reflects the 2019 find of the written rules on bamboo slips found in a tomb. I tried the contact link on their webside, but it doesn't seem to be working.
So exciting!