Games

The Board Games of Korea

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Downtown, in the middle of the main street of Daejeon, there's a small tree-lined square which always seems to be packed with middle-aged and old men who are always playing and watching board games.

Yutnori, a little like ludo, is played by throwing four sticks instead of dice.

Chinese Chess, the thinking man's game.

After much deliberation, the player makes the move.

Three player take a break.

A floor littered with cigarette butts is testament to the length of time a game of Go can take.

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