Biseokchigi (
Korean: 비석치기) is a category of traditional
Korean games involving the skillful throwing or kicking of rocks.
[1]
There are a wide variety of regional names for the game, including biseokchagi (비석차기), [1] biseokkagi (비석까기), [2] mogjakkagi (목자까기), [2] jakkagi (자까기), [2] bisasaeggi (비사색기), [2] and more.
Biseokchigi is a game with a long history, but it is difficult to find a record of its origin—thus the various names by which it is known in different areas—giving that it is only required to play a few flat stones and an open space or yard. However, according to the origins of the oral tradition, the background of this game reflects the late Joseon era. There are many places called Monument Streets all over the country, and this is a place name given to the monuments standing side by side. [3]
How the game is played differs depending on the region. [4]
Biseokchigi (
Korean: 비석치기) is a category of traditional
Korean games involving the skillful throwing or kicking of rocks.
[1]
There are a wide variety of regional names for the game, including biseokchagi (비석차기), [1] biseokkagi (비석까기), [2] mogjakkagi (목자까기), [2] jakkagi (자까기), [2] bisasaeggi (비사색기), [2] and more.
Biseokchigi is a game with a long history, but it is difficult to find a record of its origin—thus the various names by which it is known in different areas—giving that it is only required to play a few flat stones and an open space or yard. However, according to the origins of the oral tradition, the background of this game reflects the late Joseon era. There are many places called Monument Streets all over the country, and this is a place name given to the monuments standing side by side. [3]
How the game is played differs depending on the region. [4]