Jishaku (Japanese for magnet) is a fun strategy game like chess or checkers. It's a unique game in that players use the power of magnets to play the game.
Each Jishaku game consists of 18 polished, irregularly-shaped, magnetic hematite stones packaged in a soft velveteen pouch and a novel foam insert where you tease the force fields to stay apart or jump together.
In playing Jishaku, it matters not only WHERE you place your stone but also HOW you place it. The magnets have a North and South pole and a magnetic field. The strategy is to study the effect your magnet has on the stones around it: It will attract some and repel others. The goal of this game is to control the magnets and not have it control you. The 'element of surprise' in this game is when the magnets jump out of position without warning and the fun begins when players jump out of their chairs and laugh from being very surprised at the magnets' sudden movements.
We played Jishaku on a recent family swimming pool party and it was an instant hit with everyone- young and old. We enjoyed playing the three different games it came with: "I'm Out", Roundup, and Elimination.
Designed to be played with two or more players ages 8 and up, Jishaku is overall an interesting and funny game to play, especially with groups.
For complete instructions, strategy tips, or to purchase the Jishaku game, go to the website at: www.playjishaku.com.
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Friday, July 25, 2008
Jishaku: A Fun "Magnetic" Game for Big Kids
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15 comments:
I'd love to win this! My family will love it! :)
bunnybx at gmail . com
That sounds awesome! I love playing new games :)
Thanks!
Very interesting!!! My son will enjoy new games.
Looks like a very fun game. Thanks.
I've seen it before but never played it, thanks so much for the opportunity.
planetmisty at gmail dot com
my husband would love this!
This looks like great fun! I'm just wondering if I would get mad though, when the magnets jump about.
Still, I'd love to try it!
You have a lovely blog, looks really beautiful.
Ohhh, thanks for running the competition. Please include me in it.
I love games that induce laughter and this one is absolutely sure to do that! Thanks for the chance to win.
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
Elizabeth
I'll probably have more fun with it than the kids!
I love this game so much, that I would love to win one for a gift to a friend!
Thanks for the chance to win!
This looks like a fun game to play as a family!
khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com
I learned how to play this in Japan!! It is so much fun!! and addicting!!! Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
This contest is now closed. The lucky winner is Kristie.
Kristie said...
This looks like a fun game to play as a family!
khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Congrats, Kristie! And thank you all for entering to win this game. More fab and fun giveaways coming up, so stay tuned in to Hip Mama's Place! :)
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