shikoro

Shikoro is a traditional Japanese dice game that has been enjoyed for centuries. The game is played with a special set of dice, known as shikoro dice, which have unique symbols instead of numbers. These symbols represent different values, with the highest value being 13. The game is typically played by two players, but can accommodate more.

The objective of shikoro is to move a token around a circular game board, which is divided into 33 spaces. Each space is marked with a number, and players must land on specific spaces to advance their token. The game begins with players rolling the shikoro dice to determine who goes first. The player with the highest roll starts the game.

On their turn, a player rolls the dice and moves their token forward the number of spaces indicated by the dice roll. If a player lands on a space marked with a number, they must move their token forward that many additional spaces. For example, if a player rolls a 5 and lands on a space marked with a 3, they must move their token forward 8 spaces in total.

The game continues with players taking turns rolling the dice and moving their tokens. The first player to reach the final space on the board wins the game. Shikoro is a game of strategy and luck, as players must carefully consider their dice rolls and the positions of their opponents' tokens to win. The game is often played as a social activity, with players taking turns rolling the dice and discussing their strategies with one another.