flipping game

第034篇|面子(めんこ):一擊翻轉的童年競技 | Toy Series Vol.034|Menko: The Childhood Game of Flipping Victory《玩具社》

面子(めんこ)是日本傳統紙牌玩具,玩家透過拍打地面產生氣流,將對手的卡片翻面以取得勝利。這種遊戲結合技巧、力量與策略,曾風靡日本各地,特別是在昭和時代。卡面多印有英雄、動畫或歷史人物,既是遊戲工具,也是收藏品,承載著不同年代的流行文化與童年記憶。

Menko is a traditional Japanese card-flipping game in which players strike the ground to create a burst of air, attempting to flip their opponent’s cards. Combining skill, strength, and strategy, it became widely popular in Japan, especially during the Showa era. Featuring printed images of heroes, anime characters, and historical figures, menko cards are both game pieces and cultural collectibles that reflect childhood memories and popular culture across generations.

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