gwan1 kei4軍棋军棋
Jyutpinggwan1 kei4
Yalegwān kèih
Definition
Land Battle Chess; a two-player board game played with hidden, upright pieces and a referee.
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How it's used
Playing this game typically requires a third person to act as a referee because the pieces are hidden from the opponent. It is a classic childhood game often found in local toy stores or community centers. The strategy relies heavily on bluffing and memory since you cannot see the opponent's ranks until a challenge occurs.
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fu3副fuExamples
Shall we play Land Battle Chess together tonight?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general board games like 象棋, but remember that this specific game requires a referee to function properly.
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