Liubo

Two players each move six pieces around a cross-shaped lacquered board on twelve paths, rolling sticks or dice to advance and capture, aiming to bring pieces to the central 'pond' and score six points.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of China.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of River Valleys and First Cities (about 3000 to 1000 BCE), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of China.