Chinese woodblock print chart game

This Chinese chart game known as ‘Selecting Deities’ (选仙, xuan xian) was played by two or more people. Each person takes turns to toss the dice and move the piece accordingly. The first player to reach the centre point wins the game.This print was produced in Taohuawu, a village in Suzhou province famous for its new year prints, characterised by vibrant colour schemes.