Tako Judo (2007)

Tako Judo (Octopuss Wrestling)

Tako Judo is a board game that simulates the sport of octopus wrestling, also known as tako judo.

Game Components of Tako Judo (Octopuss Wrestling)

The game is played on a 64-square board for 2 players or a 100-square board for 3 or 4 players. Each player controls the head and 8 tentacles of an octopus. The head takes up a square on the board, while the tentacles are represented by small pieces that can be moved around the board.

Game Setup of Tako Judo (Octopuss Wrestling)

Prepare the game board: Set up the 64-square or 100-square board for the specified number of players.Place the octopus heads on the board: Each player places their octopus head on a square of their choice on the board.Arrange the tentacles: Each player places their tentacles around their octopus head, with one tentacle on each of the adjacent squares.

Gameplay Mechanics of Tako Judo (Octopuss Wrestling)

The game is an abstract positional game with very simple rules. Players take turns moving their tentacles around the board, aiming to immobilize their opponent’s octopus by surrounding it with their own tentacles. The first player to immobilize their opponent’s octopus wins the game.

Game Objective of Tako Judo (Octopuss Wrestling)

The objective of Tako Judo is to immobilize your opponent’s octopus by surrounding it with your own tentacles. The player who successfully immobilizes their opponent’s octopus wins the game.

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