Chinese chess is the world’s most popular board game. Chinese chess, also known as xiangqi, has been played throughout East Asia for over 1000 years. The playing pieces have traditionally been identified using Chinese characters, so only those who could read Chinese characters could play. Now Chinese chess is available in a set (below, upper left) in which the pieces are identified by symbols on one side and Chinese characters on the reverse side so that anyone can enjoy this challenging strategy game. Shogi, (below, lower left) is the Japanese chess variant. It is unique in that most pieces can be promoted and captured pieces can be replayed. Photo shows the internationalized version. Playing pieces are double sided; promoted pieces are indicated by red (on the reverse sides). Stereoscopic xiangqi (right) features bronze & pewter playing pieces.
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Internationalized xiangqi, set #204, pictured above left, features a folding wooden board (~16” x 14”) and wooden pieces (~1.25” in diameter). SRP $24.95
Internationalized xiangqi, set #202 has larger wooden pieces (~2“ in diameter) and a plastic playing surface. SRP $15.95
Internationalized xiangqi, set #206 has larger wooden pieces (~2“ in diameter) and a folding wooden board/case (~20" x 22"). SRP $29.95
Internationalized shogi, pictured above bottom left, has plastic playing pieces and a wooden board/case (~14.5" x 13"). SRP $24.95
Stereoscopic xiangqi, pictured above right, has bronze & pewter playing pieces and a wooden board/case (~12" x 14"). SRP $69.95
Internationalized shogi playing pieces only --- $14.00
Internationalized xiangqi #204 playing pieces only --- $14.00