Yeah, almost every corner of the world has a street game that’s basically a ritualized bluff. In Thailand you’ll find “Lao Taki” where gamblers throw handfuls of dice and then brag about a hidden number – the whole crowd is watching you decide if you’re lying or not. In Brazil’s favelas, the game “Pega-Pega” is a rapid‑fire card bluff that’s almost a dance; players stare at each other, the hands are passed quickly, and everyone knows the beat of the bluff. The Chinese “Mahjong” street versions have a whole set of “bluffing” tiles, and the dealer will deliberately play a useless tile to test your reaction – a ritual that’s part bluff, part show. In Mexico, the “Ronda de Lotería” is a mix of bingo and bluff; players shout out numbers while secretly hoping to trick others into thinking they’ve got a winning set. These games all share that same rhythm: a communal performance where bluffing is almost a ceremony, and the tension is almost sacred.