culture   Mongolia
statement   Ankle bone games are a traditional cultural heritage in Mongolia, played with skill and luck using ankle bones as dice.

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1 shagai (ankle bone) games Mongolia Traditional and popular game, often played during major cultural events and celebrations 1
2 shagai (ankle bone) games Mongolia Ankles bones are used as dice for the game, often associated with nomadic herding traditions 1
3 shagai (ankle bone) games Mongolia Played by people of all ages, with competitions and tournaments held at local and national levels 1
4 shagai (ankle bone) games Mongolia Involves both skill and luck, with specific traditional rules and techniques 1
5 shagai (ankle bone) games Mongolia Considered a valuable part of cultural heritage and often taught to younger generations 1