Strategy and skill are required in Jishaku which can have you at your wit’s end if you’re not careful. With magnets literally jumping around to stick to one another, Jishaku is definitely an interesting game for both children and adults alike.
Taking from the ancient legends about samurais, ninjas and high priests who could alter the magnetic fields around themselves, Jishaku helps to focus the mind to alter the forces of nature. Hematite is also a grounding stone which is considered to balance the mind, body and spirit. In short, you can combine fun and self-discipline together in Jishaku.
There are three versions of Jishaku. The first one is the most popular called “I'm out”. The goal of the game is to place magnets onto the game base without letting any magnets connect. If any magnets connect on your turn, you must collect those magnets and add them to your pile. The first person to run out of magnets wins.
In “elimination”, when a player plays a turn, points are collected for every stone that attaches to the moved stone and if any other stones attach in the base. The rounds are repeated until the first player who accumulates 10 points is eliminated.
In “round up” the player who manages to attract most number of magnets with his captor magnet wins.
This seemingly simple game will provide wholesome entertainment for everyone. Strategy must be applied in Jishaku when moving the pieces to various slots as it not only matters where you place the magnets but also how you place them due to the north and south poles of the magnets. The magnetic attraction can be used in your favor or it can lead to your downfall. Watching the magnets literally fly out of their slots and stick to one another lends a magical quality to Jishaku. A great way to make friends, this portable game can be played at home or at a diner or even at the beach. Recommended for kids over the ages of 8 and up, Jishaku contains 18 magnetic stones and storage bag and force field game base with special foam inset.
