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Luzhanqi
Also known as 军棋 Jūnqí (Luzhanqi) · Land battle chess · Army chess

Hidden-rank pieces move along railways and posts on a 65-space board; the aim is to capture the opposing flag.
Heritage note
Part of the living heritage of China.
Origins
Usually placed in the era of Crossroads and Golden Ages (about 500 to 1500), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of China.
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