news Scmp World 2026-07-19

2,000-Year-Old Chinese Board Game 'Liubo' Unearthed by Scientists

Chinese scientists have unearthed details of Liubo, a 2,000-year-old board game akin to chess. The game, meaning 'six sticks', was popular during the Western Han dynasty.

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