Jiu Lian Huan

Jiu Lian Huan is a traditional folk intellectual toy in China, which originated in China and has a history of more than two thousand years. It consists of nine metal rings, which are connected by a transverse plate or frame, and each ring has a handle. When playing nine rings, players need to operate through specific steps to untie or reassemble the nine rings respectively. Nine-link is not only a form of entertainment, but also a tool to exercise thinking and patience. There are many opinions about the origin of the nine-ring chain. One view is that it originated in the Warring States period, another view is that it originated in the Western Han Dynasty, and another view is that it originated in the Three Kingdoms period at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. However, the earliest clear record appeared in the Ming Dynasty, which was mentioned by Yang Shen in the General Record of Dan and Lead. The popularity of "Nine-Chain" is not only widely spread in China, but also recorded in Europe, becoming an international puzzle game.