Yut, Korean Traditional Game

yutEvery New Year’s, the Suh family plays a traditional Korean Game called Yut! It not only a family happening, it’s a great math happening. It is one of the best ways to team up with your sibling or cousins and play in teams. There is a great conversation piece about probability of throwing the sticks to move your pieces!

Problem posing: What are all the possible ways my yut might land? How can I find out?

Here is the gameboard and rules!

Yut