DOU SHOU QI, JUNGLE GAME, CHINESE ANIMAL CHESS, YELLOW/ORANGE (DOUSHOUQI) (279m

Description: DOU SHOU QI, "THE JUNGLE GAME" ORANGE vs. YELLOW BEAUTIFUL NEW EDITION ONE OF CHINA'S GREATEST STRATEGY GAMES Find More Great World Games in our eBay Store! Chess - Xiangqi - Shogi - Shatranj - Janggi - Makruk - Shatar - Dou Shou Qi - Luzhanqi - Chinese Checkers - Go Here is a new edition of one of the greatest games to come out of Asia. Dou Shou Qi (pronounced "doe show chee") literally means "fighting animal game." Simple to learn but deep in strategy, it is the perfect game for children and game lovers of all ages. KIDS LOVE IT Although this game invites layers of chess-like intrigue, the game is simple to learn and easy to grasp even by very young players. Children who might otherwise be playing mind-numbing games like Candyland or Chutes and Ladders can enjoy the deeper satisfaction of figuring things out with logic and reason, with beautifully formed little characters. The premise of the game, a pecking-order between animals of various sizes and powers, is instictive to children, and gives dou shou qi a common-sense simplicity unique among board games. ADULTS ADORE IT If there's one thing that appeals to life-long game lovers it's a cleverly conceived game played on an aesthetically pleasing set. And this lovely edition of this classic Chinese game is as good as it gets. Not only are the rules of the game simple and straightforward, but the pieces are substatial and beautifully crafted. This is a perfect game for players of all ages. AN EXCEPTIONAL SET Board size: 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches; Tallest piece (elephant): 1 5/8 inches tall. The hand-crafted pieces are cast in solid stone, finished with beautiful stain and antiquing - then felted on the bottom for smoothness in play. Comparable to a fine, professional grade chess set. The playing mat is durable vinyl, showing a decorative graphic surgace. A delight to the eye, a pleasure to the touch, and pure fascination for the mind. The original Chinese editions of this games are much more modest and obscure, featuring simple round pucks with line drawings and Chinese characters for pieces; the Chinese playing mats are usually printed in one color on thin paper. ORIGINS OF THIS GAME Dou Shou Qi is probably derived from the Chinese form of chess, Xiangqi (say, "shyahng chee"), which has been around for many centuries. This new game, with animals as the characters, first appeared right around 1900. It has similarities to the Dutch/French game L'attaque, which later developed into the very popular game Stratego - and these are all closely related to another Chinese game, Luzhanqi ("loo tsahn chee") the "land battle game." Among this family of "capture the flag" games, Dou Shou Qi remains uniquely chess-like, with all of the pieces starting in a certain position (conveniently marked out on the board) and with each piece in plain view, making it a game of pure strategy with nothing hidden. Also, like Xiangqi, the Chinese chess, this game features a water barrier between the opposing camps, and a fortress (a "den" in this animal game) which the enemy must breach in order to win the game. RULE BOOKLET A clear and concise, colorfully illustrated rule booklet is included with this set. It can be learned in a few minutes, by players of all ages EXCLUSIVE This unique world-friendly, high quality edition of Dou Shou Qi is available only through AncientChess.com, on eBay as rickofricks. If you get it at all, you get it from us. Get it? Shipping, etc... Shipping is by Priority Mail: 2-3 "business days" within the U.S., 6-10 "business days" to other countries. Please see the shipping rate listed below. Find More Great World Games in our eBay Store! Xiangqi - Shogi - Shatranj - Janggi - Makruk - Shatar - Dou Shou Qi - Luzhanqi - Chinese Checkers - Go Click here to see the World Chess eBay Store! Click for World Chess sets!

Price: 65 USD

Location: Sarasota, Florida

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