Chilgyo (Korean Tangram) - Introduction
Chilgyo is a puzzle game creating various shapes using seven geometric pieces. Similar to Chinese Tangram, it was transmitted to Korea during Joseon Dynasty. The board divides a square into 5 triangles, 1 square, and 1 parallelogram. These seven pieces are arranged without overlapping to create people, animals, letters, houses, and more. Simple rules: use all pieces and no overlapping. Used for women's cultural activities and children's education in Joseon. Helps develop spatial perception, creativity, and logical thinking. Still widely used as educational tools today, enjoyable from children to adults. Can follow problem book shapes or freely create new ones. Great traditional game for brain development and concentration improvement.
Basic Information
- Origin: 중국 → 한국
- Players: 1명 이상
- Equipment: 칠교판 (7개 조각)
How to Play & Features
Chilgyo is a puzzle game creating various shapes using seven geometric pieces. Similar to Chinese Tangram, it was transmitted to Korea during Joseon Dynasty. The board divides a square into 5 triangles, 1 square, and 1 parallelogram. These seven pieces are arranged without overlapping to create people, animals, letters, houses, and more. Simple rules: use all pieces and no overlapping. Used for women's cultural activities and children's education in Joseon. Helps develop spatial perception, creativity, and logical thinking. Still widely used as educational tools today, enjoyable from children to adults. Can follow problem book shapes or freely create new ones. Great traditional game for brain development and concentration improvement.
Cultural Value
This game is a representative Korean folk game. Transmitted through generations, it well shows Korean sentiment and community culture. Currently available for hands-on experience at folk villages, museums, and cultural centers in Seoul, it's a popular Korean culture experience program for foreign tourists as well. Enjoyed together from children to adults, it becomes an opportunity for intergenerational communication.