Jejima 1,320 Posted November 9, 2010 (edited) Announcing the November 2010 edition of a cult game. All you have to do is guess M1 East Kisenosato's opponents each day, before the torikumi comes out. If you guess correctly, you get a shiroboshi. This is surprisingly more fun (or frustrating) and challenging than it should be. It also gets you to think a bit more about the 'inner-workings' of sumo. Here is the current banzuke:- Yaochoyama (Y1E 10-5) Y1 O1 Profomisakari (O1W 5-10) Jakusotsu (S1E 8-7) S1 Gernobono (S2E 8-7) Maguroyama (S3E 8-7) S2 Jejima (S1W 7-8) Kotoviki (K1W 8-4-3) K1 Hidariashiyama (M2W 8-6-1) Asashosakari (M3W 8-7) M1 Holleshoryu (S2W 6-7-2) Kuroimori (M4E 7-7-1) M2 Chisaiyama (M1E 6-9) Oshirokita (S3W 5-8-2) M3 XiaoTan (K1E 5-10) Kofuji (M1W 4-1-10) M4 Kameumi (M3E 4-9-2) Andonishiki (M4W 4-7-4) M5 [Comments: Profomisakari is currently kadoban, so requires a KK record to maintain his lofty rank. Jakusotsu can be promoted to Ozeki with a Jun-Yusho or Yusho. Gernobono can be promoted to Ozeki with a Yusho.] The rules are as follows:- 1. Guess M1 East Kisenosato's opponents on each day of the basho. 2. Entries need to be in before 11:30 am Japan time on the previous day, except for the days 1 and 2 entries which need to be in before 11:30 am Japan time on the Friday prior to the start of the basho. If it turns out that the daily toriukumi is printed before these times, then any entry proved to have come afterwards is not allowed for that day (so enter early to be safe). 3. Tie-breakers to decide the Yusho.... We look at the result of the day 15 prediction, then day 14, and so on back to day 1. If still a tie, then the highest ranked on the banzuke can claim the Yusho. 4. If Kisenosato goes kyujo during the basho, we switch to M1W Kotoshogiku (K1W Tochinoshin, then K1E Aran kept further in reserve, if needed due to a mass spate of kyujos) for the day after his fusensho loss (I.e. we can still guess who gets the freebie). 5. Players that are leading the Yusho race (especially in the final few days of the basho), are requested / expected to get their picks in very early (before all the other players, if possible) - in order to avoid suspicions of 'tactical picking'. Special prizes (many thanks to Yaochoyama): 1. Outstanding performance (shukun-sho) - the one who correctly picks the aite the most consecutive days. You have to have a minimum of three to win this prize. 2. Fighting spirit (kanto-sho) - the one who limits their incorrect aite picks to the shortest number of consecutive days (literally the one whose longest losing streak is the shortest). Any losing streak of 5 or more days would disqualify you from this prize. 3. Technique (gino-sho) - the one who is best at making correct picks when no one, or hardly anyone else does. A point system is used as follows and you need at least 3 points to claim this prize: 3 points if you're the only win to make the correct pick 2 points if you're one of two to make the correct pick 1 point if you're one of three to make the correct pick New players (Clapping wildly...) are very, very welcome to join this cult game. Edited November 14, 2010 by Jejima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuroimori 1,634 Posted November 9, 2010 Here we go again! I can't wait for this most challenging little game to start again. Maybe the scores go up a little bit now that Kise is ranked at the M1e spot...? Or will the torikumi makers find new ways to drive us insane..? We'll see as the basho progresses. Anyways, I'll open the Kyushu 2010 edition with following picks: Day 1 : O1w Baruto Day 2 : Y Hakuho Good luck to all the other contestants! kuroimori Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holleshoryu 15 Posted November 9, 2010 day 1 baruto day 2 harumafuji Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,320 Posted November 9, 2010 Day 1 = Baruto Day 2 = well it should be Hakuho, but I reckon with that streak and all, the torikumi makers may save it for later.... I'll take.... Kotooshu! (Clapping wildly...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Profomisakari 832 Posted November 9, 2010 Day 1 Baruto Day 2 Hakuho I'm kadoban an must get these points. Give me them, please! Profomisakari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kameumi 1 Posted November 9, 2010 Yay for another round of the frustrating but strangely fulfilling GKA! I will start this round by failing on day 2 with: Day 1: Baruto Day 2: Tochiozan Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kotoviki 16 Posted November 9, 2010 I want to climb further up the banzuke myself... (Clapping wildly...) I'll go with Baruto on Day 1 Hakuho on Day 2 and Jejima, I'll try to help out when I can this basho!! I won't be busy AT the basho which is usually the problem but I will be out working late every night so someone may be along before me!! Good Luck to everyone!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yaochoyama 1 Posted November 9, 2010 Day 1 = BarutoDay 2 = well it should be Hakuho, but I reckon with that streak and all, the torikumi makers may save it for later.... I'll take.... Kotooshu! (Clapping wildly...) If these picks are good enough for Jejima, they're good enough for me. (Actually probably are most pure hunch pick that's come up.) Day 1 - Baruto Day 2 - Kotooshu This won't be a very good basho for me to guest gyoji, but there will be 3-4 days second week where I can do it if no one beats me to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andonishiki 168 Posted November 10, 2010 Herro & good moanin ev'ryone - here's the lowest banzuker and my guesses are Day 1: BARUTO (the Estonian GIANT, who turned 26 last week & shud be EUROPE's 1st YOKOZUNA !! Day 2: Hakuho Kiesel's gonna get the two monsters at the very beginning, that's good for him, as his basho basically will start on Day 3 then.... All the best for all your games and if you're down in Fukuoka during the last basho weekend - let me know and we go for a drink ! andonishiki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shimodahito 291 Posted November 10, 2010 1.baruto 2.harumafuji Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kofuji 0 Posted November 10, 2010 To save the torikumi makers some trouble: Day 1 - Baruto Day 2 - Hakuho Day 3 - Harumafuji Day 4 - Kaio Day 5 - Kotooshu Day 6 - Kakaryu Day 7 - Tochiozan Day 8 - Yoshikaze Day 9 - Kitataiki Day 10 - Tochinoshin Day 11 - Kotoshogiku Day 12 - Hakuba Day 13 - Aran Day 14 - Takekaze Day 15 - Homasho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maguroyama 27 Posted November 10, 2010 Kofuji, you funny guy! Now you spoiled the fun for the rest of us by getting all the aite correct at once... I will slightly beg to differ though.. Day 1 - Harumafuji Day 2 - Baruto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XiaoTan 93 Posted November 11, 2010 (edited) Well, don't want to disagree with Baruto on Day 1, but how about Kaio on day 2? Edited November 11, 2010 by XiaoTan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,817 Posted November 11, 2010 Easy points: Day 1 - Baruto Day 2 - Hakuho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gernobono 456 Posted November 11, 2010 day 1 :Baruto day 2 :Hakuho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,832 Posted November 11, 2010 Boarding the double-wide bandwagon with Day 1 Baruto and Day 2 Hakuho, as well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chisaiyama 11 Posted November 11, 2010 Damn, I don't remember the exact deadline for this but I hope I am not too late for the first two days. Day 1: Baruto Day 2: Hakuho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidariashiyama 0 Posted November 11, 2010 Not exactly sure I'm picking Hakuho for Day 2...seems a week early for this pick, but I don't march to my own beat in this game. Day 1: Baruto Day 2: Hakuho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chisaiyama 11 Posted November 12, 2010 Being one of the myriad of co-leaders after Day 1 & 2, I will make an early Day 3 pick: Day 3: Kaio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,817 Posted November 12, 2010 Day 3 - Harumafuji Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gernobono 456 Posted November 12, 2010 day 3: kotooshu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holleshoryu 15 Posted November 12, 2010 day 3 kotooshu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kameumi 1 Posted November 12, 2010 Day 3 - Harumafuji Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Profomisakari 832 Posted November 13, 2010 Day 3 Kotooshu Profomisakari Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,320 Posted November 14, 2010 Hi all! On Day 1, nearly everyone and their dog guessed correctly with O1W Baruto. Yaochoyama (Y1E 1-0) Y1 O1 Profomisakari (O1W 1-0) Jakusotsu (S1E 1-0) S1 Gernobono (S1W 1-0) Maguroyama (S2E 0-1) S2 Jejima (S2W 1-0) Kotoviki (K1E 1-0) K1 Hidariashiyama (K1W 1-0) Asashosakari (M1E 1-0) M1 Holleshoryu (M1W 1-0) Kuroimori (M2E 1-0) M2 Chisaiyama (M2W 1-0) Oshirokita (M3E 0-0-1) M3 XiaoTan (M3W 1-0) Kofuji (M4E 1-0) M4 Kameumi (M4W 1-0) Andonishiki (M5E 1-0) M5 Mae-zumo Shimodahito (mz 1-0) On Day 2, Kisenosato, there were some differing picks. But I guess we have learned that even under unusual circumstances, M1E gets to face the Yokozuna on day 2..... All those with unblemished records are invited to make early day 2 picks. Yaochoyama (Y1E 1-1) Y1 O1 Profomisakari (O1W 2-0) Jakusotsu (S1E 2-0) S1 Gernobono (S1W 2-0) Maguroyama (S2E 0-2) S2 Jejima (S2W 1-1) Kotoviki (K1E 2-0) K1 Hidariashiyama (K1W 2-0) Asashosakari (M1E 2-0) M1 Holleshoryu (M1W 1-1) Kuroimori (M2E 2-0) M2 Chisaiyama (M2W 2-0) Oshirokita (M3E 0-0-2) M3 XiaoTan (M3W 1-1) Kofuji (M4E 2-0) M4 Kameumi (M4W 1-1) Andonishiki (M5E 2-0) M5 Mae-zumo Shimodahito (mz 1-1) Kisenosato's aites: 1. O1W Baruto, 2. Y1E Hakuho, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites