History and Variations of Ken Games

What was the original purpose of the Honken game in Japan?

• To entertain children

• To teach mathematics

• To mimic Chinese culture

• To guess the total number of fingers shown

Which characters are part of the ken of small animals game?

• Frog, snake, slug

• Tiger, pirate, mother

• Lion, elephant, mouse

• Fox, village headman, hunter

In the game of Foxken, which character is superior to the hunter?

• The fox

• The village headman

• The slug

• The snake

What unique feature did Tiger Ken have compared to other Ken games?

• It used only one hand

• It involved singing a ballad

• It was played with cards

• It was a solo game

By 1830, what development occurred in the Ken games in Japan?

• Professional leagues and different schools of rules emerged

• They were banned

• They became a national sport

• They were only played by children