Bo Bing Cultural Academy
The Dice Game for Mooncakes (Bo-Bing), also known as "Bo Bing," is a traditional game played during Mid-Autumn Festival with a history of over 300 years in Kinmen. The game involves rolling six dice to determine prizes, which are named after titles from the imperial examination system, such as Zhuangyuan (Top Scholar), Bangyan (Second Place), and Tanhua (Third Place), symbolizing success, good fortune, and auspiciousness.
There are two main theories about its origin: one suggests that General Hong Xu, a Kinmen native and subordinate of Zheng Chenggong (Koxinga), created the game to boost soldiers’ morale during the Mid-Autumn Festival; the other believes it began with scholars who, before attending the autumn imperial exam, played the game to seek blessings and good omens.
More than just a festive activity, Bo Bing is seen as a way to predict academic luck and future fortune. Through this game, people express their hopes and wishes for the future, while also promoting the values of diligence in study and the pursuit of excellence.
This immersive Bo Bing cultural exhibition allows you to explore the historical origins of Bo Bing, appreciate the grandeur of the Mid-Autumn Festival Bo Bing described in ancient poetry, and discover the similarities and differences between Bo Bing culture in Kinmen and other regions. A variety of fascinating facts await you!
Do not miss the Otter interactive installation! Use the red props to unleash your creativity and help Otter fill in the four red dots on the dice. Take a photo, check in, and upload it to the Facebook post to receive a cute gift!
Limited quantity, while supplies last.
How much do you know about Bo Bing culture? The spinning wheel device is marked with Bo Bing questions of different levels. Are you ready for the challenge? If you answer correctly, you can get a “little top scholar” gift!
Limited quantity, while supplies last.
With your air or ferry ticket to Kinmen, you can redeem one free DIY experience. Perfect for parents and children to enjoy together, this hands-on activity lets you create your very own unique Kinmen Bo Bing souvenir.
Limited quantity, while supplies last.
Note: Only air or ferry tickets to Kinmen dated between September 1 and October 6, 2025 (Year 114 in the Minguo calendar), are eligible for redemption. Tickets outside of this period will not be accepted for redemption.
