| The Object: |
To
compete for high score by throwing 6 persimmon seeds and attempting to
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| Number of Players: |
Two
to Four - originally, two
players for each team were allowed
to throw. However, the game lends itself to individual
matches between
two people. |
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| Game
Components: |
1)
6 - persimmon seeds (two-sided die), with each side colored
differently (usually black and white were used). |
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2)
seed tumbler, traditional is a wooden bowl, but you may use a cup. |
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| The Play: |
1)
The first player takes his turn by shaking all 6
persimmon seeds in the bowl until well mixed, then tossing them
out.
If all six persimmon seeds land with the same color facing up, he/she
scores five points. If five of six persimmon seeds land with
the same
color facing up, he/she scores one point. No other
combination scores
any points. |
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2)
The player with a scoring roll, will continue to
roll until he/she fails to scrore. When a roller fails to
score, the
roll goes to the opposing player. |
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| End of Game: |
A
game ends when a player has reached an agreed total. 100
points is suggested.
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