For Vietnamese people, Tet has a very special meaning. When it comes to Tet, people often think of cozy New Year's dinner trays full of traditional dishes, lucky money at the beginning of the New Year, ground breaking, or days of spring sightseeing... And a "Tet specialties". "Indispensable to creating the spring atmosphere are folk games on Tet holiday .
To make spring more exciting and Tet filled with joy, don't miss the trio of interesting folk games below.
A trio of indispensable Tet folk games
Seahorse board game
Seahorse chess is a folk game originating from India called Pachisi. After being imported to America, this game became Parcheesi and the simplified version was Ludo (chess). Finally introduced to Vietnam, and called seahorse flag.
Nowadays, seahorse chess has become a popular Tet folk game loved by many people. The game is quite easy to play so it is suitable for many different ages. For adults, seahorse chess is not just a simple game of chance but a game that requires strategy and careful calculation.
Seahorse chess includes 2 to 4 players. Players must move their pieces in a counterclockwise direction to reach the finish line. The pieces move quickly or slowly depending on the player's dice roll. The first person to finish is the one who has all 4 pieces in the cage in the correct positions 6, 5, 4, 3.
The appeal of this traditional Tet game is that you have to calculate your moves to stop your opponents and become the first to reach the finish line. Furthermore, seahorse chess is often played in groups of 4 people, creating excitement and extreme excitement.
Bingo game
When it comes to traditional Tet games at home, you should definitely not ignore bingo. This game is said to be based on the Italian game Bingo. When introduced to Vietnam, lottery became familiar and attached to the memories of many people.
The lottery game can be played by many people, in which one person is in charge of being the "bookmaker" who randomly draws numbers and informs everyone of the numbers. If the person whose number chart has all 5 numbers in a horizontal row will win.
Each of us has heard the beloved lottery chant: "I took out the chess piece, what number came out, what number is this, what is this?". And many folk songs, chants, rhymes, etc. are flexibly varied to express each number in a unique way.
It can be seen that bingo is a traditional Tet game with simple numbers. It seems dry and boring, but it's always full of laughter. Surely this is an interesting game on Tet to help your family become more attached and reunited when spring comes.
Monopoly board game
Even the name of the game is enough to attract everyone, right? Monopoly is a classic financial game familiar to many people. This game is not only attractive but also creates a feeling of New Year fortune for players.
From the initial amount of money given, after rolling the dice, seizing opportunities, luck or bad luck, the player will flexibly use his finances to invest, buy and sell all kinds of real estate. assets... And in the end, whoever owns the most assets will be the winner.
This interesting Tet folk game will help make your family's spring atmosphere more cheerful and bustling. Don't miss it!
Where to buy traditional Tet game sets?
In order to bring a traditional spring atmosphere, toy manufacturers have created many unique and useful products. You can easily find and buy a variety of toys for Tet at many different prices. Depending on each family's preferences, you can choose a toy that suits your budget.
At Mykingdom Toy Kingdom, besides baby toys and colorful LEGO toys , you can freely choose Tet-flavored toys to play with friends and family. All toys here have clear origins and reputable brands in the toy world. Not only is the product diverse, each toy is produced with exquisite designs, luxurious and beautiful colors, especially high-quality and user-friendly materials, ensuring safety for children's health. little.
You can go to the nearest Mykingdom stores to buy traditional Tet games for your family and friends to entertain and relax in the first days of the new year. Or immediately visit the website https://www.mykingdom.com.vn/ to shop quickly and conveniently wherever and whenever.
