Nyout - Board Game

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Nyout - This Korean race game was first described in English by Stewart Culin in 1895. Of interest, very similar boards, topologically equivalent, are found in the archaeology of the ancient Mayans of Central America and Mexico at the sites of Palenque and Chichen Itza. Although it is possible that the Korean and American games are not related, this may represent a possible link or connection between Northeast Asia and the American Indians, possibly even suggesting the populating of the Americas by this route. Further, if this were true it would indicate that this game is indeed very old, spanning several millennia. It is not known how the Central American games were played. A similar game is also recorded from 3rd century China. The Nyout board, dice and game have all been used historically for divination in Korea. Nyout is still popular in Korea today and is both a gambling and a friendly family game. How to play? Link