[sumo] [GAMES] Invitation to play Sekitori-Toto/Oracle/Quadrumvirate! :-)

["Maximilian T. H. Suchy" <max@anasuya.com>]

Dear sumo gamers!

It's that time again! You are all cordially
invited to participate in my three games, Sekitori-Toto,
Sekitori-Oracle and Sekitori-Quadrumvirate!

Don't be confused between Sekitori-Toto, Sekitori-Oracle, and
Sekitori-Quadrumvirate, they are all three different games, and all
well worthwhile playing

The objective of Sekitori-Toto and Sekitori-Oracle is, to try to
correctly predict the outcome of all bouts involving the 70 Sekitori at
the next basho.

In Sekitori-Oracle, you submit your picks BEFORE the basho begins,
guessing the win/loss records you expect each rikishi to have at the
end of the tournament (for example, Asashoryu 14-1, Takamisakari, 8-7,
etc.) - depending on how close you are to the actual outcome, you will
score points.  Since the last three basho, this game is FULLY automated 
thanks to Kashunowaka!  You can now follow your picks day by day and see 
how the leader board changes... amazing!  Thanks, Kashunowaka.  Check it 
out, people! ;)

Sekitori-Toto is played DURING the basho. On all 15 days of the
tournament, you get to pick the 30 or so winners of the daily bouts
(or, if you are not sure who will win a bout, you can pick "X" for a
guaranteed half point!). This game was automated by Kofuji and has been
one of the most popular games around since then.

Both these games are a lot of fun, and are ideal for you to play
"first" amongst the other sumo prediction-type games out there, because
they will "force" you to consider the entire spectrum of Sekitori
before you narrow your choices down to come up with your selections in
the other games.

Both these games also feature smaller prize categories besides the
Yusho award, and a Nations' competition - so be sure to represent your
country proudly, and to help your team mates out in bringing the glory
home!

The third game, Sekitori-Quadrumvirate, features an exciting new game
idea, also involving all 70 rikishi in the top two divisions. Here you
pick four Sekitori each day (hence "Quadrumvirate"). If at least three
of them win their match, you also win. Easy? No, because you are only
allowed to pick each Sekitori ONCE during a basho... so choose wisely!
Check it out, if you haven't already!

Since Haru Basho 2004, Sekitori-Toto offers nice PRIZES for
the Yusho winner, who will receive *three printed Tegata* of their
choice, and to the "Rookie of the Basho", who will receive *one printed
Tegata* of their choice. These exciting new prizes are courtesy of John
Gunning, a.k.a. Zenshoyusho's Rare Sumo Items for Sale on eBay (see his
items at http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?View...sort=3&rows=50)
So join in the fun, and who knows, you may win some Tegatas! :)

On top of that, the Sekitori-Oracle Yusho winner gets a REAL trophy
sent to them! You can see what it looks like at
http://www.sekitori-oracle.com/gachincotrophy.gif !

Worth a try, isn't it?

IMPORTANT RULES NOTE: unlike in real sumo, "kosho" status will STILL be
given to players who miss ONE basho, but they MUST notify me of their
absence BEFORE SENSHURAKU. So, if you will be absent, please submit
your KOSHO request, else you will be given a 0-15 score. Kosho will of
course be given only "once in a row" - two absences in a row will
always result in a 0-15

You can reach all three games though the portal page at
http://www.sekitori.com - or individually, at:

Sekitori-Toto: http://www.sekitori-toto.com
Sekitori-Oracle: http://www.sekitori-oracle.com
Sekitori-Quadrumvirate: http://www.anasuya.com/4/

Pre-registration for Sekitori-Toto and Sekitori-Quadrumvirate is now
open. You can enter the basho at any time, even after it begins, but if
you can, you should pre-register for Sekitori-Toto and if you haven't
yet registered your shikona for Sekitori-Quadrumvirate, it also doesn't
hurt to do so now...

As for Sekitori-Oracle, it is now officially open for you to make your
entries!

So, I wish you good luck, and have fun playing!
Cheers
Zenjimoto
Sekitori-Toto, Sekitori-Oracle & Sekitori-Quadrumvirate Kyokai Rijicho

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>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ZENJIMOTO Ken'ichiro <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
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       Play Sekitori-Toto: http://www.sekitori-toto.com
     Play Sekitori-Oracle: http://www.sekitori-oracle.com
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