why do they call it watermelon chess xi gua qi is a great little game of entrapment for two

Why do they call it "Watermelon Chess"? Xi Gua Qi is a great little game of entrapment for two.

The game Xi Gua Qi comes from eastern China, although variants can be found in many lands. It's been around for centuries, and continues to be played today. It deserves the attention.
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