Ancient China contributed profoundly to the history of strategy games, with Go (Weiqi) and Liubo standing out as the oldest and most culturally significant traditional pastimes. Go dates back over 2,500 to 3,000 years, featuring minimalist stone-placement mechanics designed to encircle territory, while Liubo was a popular board game played extensively during the Shang and Han dynasties. These intellectual games formed the bedrock of early strategic board gaming traditions throughout East Asia.