Shengguan Tu

ByMichail

Shengguan Tu

Shengguan Tu is an ancient Chinese board game that originated in the Tang Dynasty. The game is also known as “Promoting Officials” or “Table of Bureaucratic Promotion” in English. The game board is a square with 72 rectangular subdivisions and grouped. The game is similar to Chutes and Ladders or Kang Le Qi. The game reproduces a complex administrative framework and includes the malpractices inherent in the system.

Why is Shengguan Tu Popular?

Shengguan Tu is still frequently played in parts of mainland China, as well as Hong Kong and Taiwan. The game is significant because it provides insight into the administrative framework of ancient China. The game is also unusual in that it includes the malpractices inherent in the system.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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