Pick Up Sticks, Mikado | Classic Children's Game

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Descripción

A pick-up sticks game that was brought from Hungary to the USA in 1936 and was mostly called pick-up sticks. A test of focus and dexterity for 2 to 4 players. Gather the sticks with highest value to win the game.

This is a nice version in hardwood box with sliding cover.

How to Play / Rules of Mikado Pick up Sticks: Take all the sticks into your hand such that your fist lies on the table (palm down). Now open the hand suddenly. The sticks should fall in a somewhat circular pattern. (If they land scattered widely, throw again).

The object is to retrieve the sticks one at a time without causing any other sticks to move. You gain points according to the value of the sticks that you successfully remove. You can only use your fingers, unless you have already taken the single Mikado stick in which case it can be used as a helper, possibly to throw up another stick. Note that you cannot pickup the Mikado stick UNTIL you have at least 1 of each of the other types of sticks.
If you cause a stick to move, your turn ends and the last stick attempted is not counted. The next player re-bundles and drops the sticks again. After several rounds, normally five, the one with the highest score is the winner.

Rule variations to be established before commencing the game:
- the stack could be taken over from the previous player instead of re-dropped
-Taking sticks in the exact sequence of Kuli, Samurai, Bonzen & Mandarin doubles the points of a turn

Comes with sliding cover which closes the box to give all the pcs a home

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Product Specifications

Dimensions: 7.7 × 1.8 × 1.75
Materials: Wood
Age Range: Kids (6-8 years), Tweens (9-12 years)
Number of Players: 2 Players, 2-4 Players, 4+ Players
Piece Count: 41
What's Included: Game sticks (41), Storage box (1), Storage box lid (1), Rules sheet (1)
Gift Occasions: Christmas, Birthday, Holidays, Stocking Stuffer
Personalization Available: Yes
Category: Skill and Action Game
Availability: In Stock

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mikado, Pick Up Sticks?

A classic test of focus and dexterity for 2 to 4 players. Drop the bundle of sticks, then lift them one at a time without disturbing the others.

Where does the game come from?

It descends from a European game played since at least the 17th century, once played with straws and known as spillikins or jackstraws.

Why is it called Mikado?

The game is named for its highest-scoring stick, the Mikado, a title for the Emperor of Japan. This version came from Europe, by way of Hungary, to the United States in 1936.

How do you play?

Hold the sticks upright with your fist on the table, then open your hand so they fall into a loose pile. Remove them one at a time, scoring by the value of each stick you take.

What happens if a stick moves?

Your turn ends and the stick you were attempting does not count. The next player re-bundles and drops the sticks again.

What is special about the Mikado stick?

It is the highest-value stick. You cannot pick it up until you hold at least one of every other type, and once taken it can be used as a helper to free other sticks.