Suika Watermelon Game

Introduce Suika Watermelon Game

Suika Watermelon Game is a traditional Japanese game played during the summer, often at festivals and gatherings. The objective of the game is to split a watermelon suika using a wooden stick while blindfolded. This game is popular among children and adults alike and is a fun way to cool off during hot summer days. Here are the gameplay guidelines:

Gameplay Guidelines:

1. Preparation:

   • Obtain a ripe and large watermelon.
   • Find a safe, open area, preferably outdoors, to play the game.
   • Place the watermelon in the center of the play area.

2. Blindfold:

   • The player who is attempting to split the watermelon is blindfolded to add an extra challenge to the game.

3. Wooden Stick:

   • Provide the player with a wooden stick (bō) that is often given a special name like "suika bō."

4. Orientation:

   • Spin the blindfolded player around a few times to disorient them.

5. Game Start:

   • The blindfolded player, disoriented and without seeing, attempts to locate and split the watermelon with the wooden stick.

6. Crowd Guidance:

   • The other participants can give verbal guidance to help the blindfolded player find the watermelon. This often involves shouting directions.

7. Winner:

   • The game continues until the blindfolded player successfully splits the watermelon, usually by landing a solid hit with the wooden stick. When this happens, the watermelon is broken open.

8. Prize:

   • The contents of the watermelon, usually juicy and sweet, are shared as a reward among the participants.

The Suika Watermelon Game is a fun and challenging summer activity that combines blindfolded navigation, teamwork, and the reward of enjoying delicious watermelon. It is a popular pastime in Japan and is sometimes played in other parts of the world as well.

Instructions

using mouse