{"product_id":"mikado","title":"Mikado","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObjective:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal of Mikado is to collect as many points as possible by carefully picking up sticks without moving others in the pile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypically, 2 – 6 people can play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare the sticks: Hold all the sticks together in a vertical bundle above a flat surface, like a table. Then let go, allowing them to scatter randomly. The sticks will land in a pile with some crossing over others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGameplay:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking turns: Players take turns trying to carefully remove one stick from the pile without moving any other stick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– The first player chooses one stick to remove and attempts to pick it up without disturbing the rest. If they succeed, they get to continue removing sticks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– If any other stick moves, their turn ends, and play passes to the next player.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing the Mikado Stick: If the “Mikado stick” (a special stick with the highest point value) is successfully picked up, the player may use it like a tool in subsequent turns to lift or move other sticks without directly touching them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003col start=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd of a turn: If a player accidentally moves another stick while trying to remove one, their turn is over, and play passes to the next person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScoring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Each stick has a specific point value based on its colour or markings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Mikado (one stick, usually with blue stripes): 20 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Mandarin (five sticks, usually with red and yellow stripes): 10 points each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Bonzen (five sticks with blue and yellow stripes): 5 points each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Samurai (fifteen sticks, typically plain): 3 points each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Kuli (fifteen sticks with red stripes): 2 points each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd of the game:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– The game continues until all the sticks have been picked up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Once the last stick has been taken, each player adds up their points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Winner: The player with the highest score wins the game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrategy Tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Be patient and take your time examining the pile to choose sticks that are easiest to remove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Try to remove sticks that are lying on top of the pile first, and avoid ones that are buried or entangled with others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat’s how you play Mikado! It’s a simple yet fun game that tests your precision and concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56196814471490,"sku":"ihd1789658664586","price":52.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8380\/8066\/files\/mikado_1.jpg?v=1789658669","url":"https:\/\/abrasionresistclad.shop\/products\/mikado","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}