Coin-based gambling game - "Chu".

In my youth, when I was 4-5 years old, I first tried a gambling game, a coin-based game called "Chu". The principle is very simple.
"Chu" is a once-popular street gambling coin game that combined elements of luck, bluffing, and sleight of hand. In principle, it resembles a coin toss or "Rock, Paper, Scissors," but it is played directly for money.
Basic Rules of the GameRules could vary slightly depending on the region or group, but the classic version was played as follows:Secret Bet: Each player secretly placed a certain number of coins from their pocket into their fist (for example, anywhere from zero to a few coins).The "Chu!" Command: All players simultaneously thrust their hands forward and opened their fists, shouting "Chu!".Choosing the Winner: The player with the highest total value of coins on their palm won the right to make the first move.The Finale (Shaking): The winner of the first stage gathered all the wagered coins into their fist, shook them, and threw them onto the ground (or table). They kept all the coins that landed "heads" up as their winnings. The coins that landed "tails" up were passed to the next player, who flipped them again.

Bets on the game were made blind. The opponent could immediately refuse and simply retreat, but if they accepted the challenge, they would do the same in the direction of the challenger. These two could challenge a third or fourth player to the game—without limitation. Once the final number of participants was determined, fists were opened, and the order of players in the game was determined by the value of the corks wagered. I played as a child.

Nice this sounds very interesting and thanks for sharing. I can imagine such street gambling coin games are very popular in general where you live.

I know this game. It was popular among kids in the 90s. But I had other interests at the time

Sunz of Beaches said:

Nice this sounds very interesting and thanks for sharing. I can imagine such street gambling coin games are very popular in general where you live.

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It's probably better for teenagers to play a coin-operated game than to sell drugs.

I can see its appeal, especially to younger children, since the rules are simple. Is it mostly played by littler kids? Do you ever play it now with family or friends?