No.195
Ohajiki: Counter Flicking
Japanese name: おはじき
Materials
- 15–20 ohajiki counters
- A rimmed tray or mat
How to play
- Spread the counters on the mat without overlaps. Agree on turn order. Play for scores only; equipment never changes ownership.
- On your turn, point out one counter to flick and one target counter. Choose a pair that can be hit without touching other counters.
- Flick the first counter with a fingertip. If it hits only the chosen target, collect that target counter as one point. Leave the flicked counter in play.
- A miss or contact with another counter earns no point. Change turns after every flick, even a successful one in this version.
- Finish when only one counter remains. Count collected counters; ties stay tied. Return and scatter all counters again for another game.
Ways to adapt
Preschool children: push large cardboard discs. Primary school children: flick with a finger.