Banqi Basics
基本認識
基本認識
What does "Banqi" literally mean?
A. Hidden chess
B. Secret attack
C.Battle game
D. Mystery board
A. Hidden chess / 隱藏的棋子
What makes Banqi different from many Western games?
A. You use cards
B. You start with full info
C. You hide the pieces at first
D. You play with dice
C. You hide the pieces at first
Why might a player delay flipping a powerful piece?
A. They forgot
B. It’s bad luck
C. To create suspense
D. To save it for a key moment
D. To save it for a key moment
Which is the strongest piece in Banqi?
A. General / 將&帥
B. Horse / 馬
C. Cannon / 炮
D. Elephant / 象
A. General / 將&帥
If the Soldier were a night market food, what would it be?
A. Bubble tea / 珍珠奶茶
B. Sweet potato ball / 地瓜球
C. Stinky Tofu /臭豆腐
D. Taiwanese sausage with sticky rice / 大腸包小腸
B. Sweet potato ball / 地瓜球 ✅（平凡但基本）
How many pieces are there in total in Banqi?
A. 28
B. 30
C. 32
D. 36
C. 32
What value does the “hidden pieces” concept in Banqi represent in Chinese culture?
A. Fear of competition
B. Flexibility in life
C. Facing uncertainty
D. Luck decides everything
C. Facing uncertainty ✅ / 面對未知與隱藏
What’s a good reason to sacrifice a Soldier?
A. It’s useless
B. To trick the opponent
C. It’s weak
D. Just to end the game
B. To trick the opponent ✅ / 引誘敵人上鉤
What makes the Cannon unique?
A. Moves diagonally
B. Can't move at all
C. Jumps over one piece to capture
D. Can move two steps
C. Jumps over one piece to capture ✅ / 吃子必須跳過一子
If the Cannon were a sport, what would it be?
A. Golf
B. Swimming
C. Baseball
D. Sprinting
C. Baseball ✅（要等時機、擊出一擊）
When do you know which side (color) you're playing?
A. You choose at the start
B. You flip a coin
C. Your first flipped piece
D. The teacher assigns
C. Your first flipped piece ✅ / 第一顆翻開的棋子決定
What does “waiting for the right moment” reflect in Chinese thinking?
A. Being lazy
B. Silence before chaos
C. Strategic timing
D. Avoiding action
C. Strategic timing ✅ / 順勢而為
When is it better NOT to move?
A. When flipping is safer
B. When you're bored
C. When you're losing
D. When your friend says so
A. When flipping is safer / 當翻棋更有價值
What does the General represent in cultural thinking?
A. Royalty
B. Wisdom
C. Ordinary people
D. Supreme leader
D. Supreme leader
In an Australian context, which is most like the Soldier?
A. Tim Tam
B. Vegemite
C. Lamington
D. Fairy bread
A. Tim Tam
B. Vegemite
C. Lamington
D. Fairy bread
Which piece CAN eat the General (將/帥)?
A. Cannon / 炮
B. Soldier / 兵
C. Horse / 馬
D. Another General & Soldier / 將帥兵
D. Another General & Soldier / 將帥兵
What does each piece following strict roles symbolize for the game?
A. Control
B. Confusion
C. Social order
D. All people are equal
C. Social order
Why is “patience” important in Xiangqi?
A. To wait for opponent’s mistake
B. To move slowly
C. To enjoy the Chinese characters
D. To memorize the board
A. To wait for opponent’s mistake
What does the Soldier 兵/卒 represent in Banqi’s cultural metaphor?
A. The boss
B. The audience
C. The villain
D. The everyday person
D. The everyday person
What superhero power best represents the Cannon (炮)?
A. Mind-reading
B. Invisibility
C. Laser blast
D. Super speed
C. Laser blast
What is the legal action on your turn?
A. Move any piece you like
B. Flip a new piece
C. Skip your turn and wait
D. Flip two pieces at once
B. Flip a new piece ✅ / 翻開一個未翻棋子
What does the random order of Banqi pieces remind us about life?
A. Winning is everything
B. Accept life as it comes
C. Stay hidden
D. Flip fast to win
B. Accept life as it comes ✅ / 順勢而為，隨機應變
What is a common mid-game tactic in Banqi?
A. Flip all pieces fast
B. Move Cannon without thinking
C. Use small pieces as bait
D. Stack all soldiers together
C. Use small pieces as bait ✅ / 利用小棋子引誘對方出擊
Why is it risky to flip a strong piece like the General too early?
A. You’ll scare the opponent
B. It gets stuck easily
C. It's boring
D. It can only move once
B. It gets stuck easily ✅ / 容易成為被包圍的目標
Which emoji best represents Banqi as a game?
A. 🎯（準確）
B. 🤯（出其不意）
C. 🤷♀️（不確定）
D. 😴（無聊）
B. 🤯（出其不意）