Yut Nori: Korea’s Game of Seollal – traditional Korean game, family board game, cultural classic

The Yut Nori: Korea’s Game of Seollal by Chucklebox brings the spirit of Korean tradition right to your tabletop. A cherished game played during Seollal (the Korean Lunar New Year), Yut Nori combines luck, strategy, and friendly rivalry in one dynamic experience. Players toss four wooden “Yut” sticks to determine their moves, racing their “Mal” tokens around the board to return home first.

The game blends chance and tactics, where stacking your pieces can give you an edge — but also risk sending them back to the start if an opponent lands on you. It’s fast, fun, and deeply rooted in Korean heritage.

Includes everything you need to play:
(4) wood Yut tossing sticks, (8) wood Mal player tokens, 1 game board, and full-color instructions.

Please note: No digital or electronic components are included. This is a fully physical tabletop game experience.

Features

• Authentic Korean stick-toss game with centuries of history

• Includes 4 wooden Yut sticks, 8 wooden Mal tokens, game board, and instructions

• Combines luck, planning, and strategy in one engaging race

• Encourages family interaction and friendly competition

• Portable and easy to learn, ideal for gatherings or travel

• Designed with traditional aesthetics to celebrate Korean culture

Who It’s For

• Families and friends celebrating Seollal or learning about Korean culture

• Board game lovers who enjoy unique traditional games from around the world

• Teachers and cultural educators introducing Korean heritage activities

• Collectors of global or folk-style tabletop games

• Anyone who loves simple, engaging, and meaningful gameplay

Why It’s Special

The Yut Nori: Korea’s Game of Seollal isn’t just a game — it’s a piece of living culture. For generations, families in Korea have gathered around this game during Seollal to share laughter, luck, and togetherness. Its mix of chance and strategy keeps players engaged, while its handcrafted wooden pieces add a tactile, nostalgic charm that modern games can’t match. It’s both a celebration of tradition and a timeless tabletop adventure.

Gift Ideas

• Perfect for Lunar New Year celebrations or Seollal gatherings

• A thoughtful cultural learning gift for classrooms or families

• Great for board game collectors and travel game enthusiasts

• Ideal as a heritage-inspired holiday gift

• A fun and meaningful screen-free family activity