Jejima 1,300 Posted November 26, 2023 To play this game, just say that you are playing, and that's it. NOTE: You must sign up prior to each and every basho that you wish to play Just before the start of the next basho, I will make a random draw of all Ozumo sekitori (rikishi in Makunouchi and Juryo) to be given to the active players of this game. You will then score the same as that drawn rikishi. New / Returning players to the game, will be given a rikishi from Jonokuchi to represent them in Mae-zumo. Rule to be aware of.... If your sweepstake rikishi declares himself intai during a basho (as Tochinoshin did in May 2023), then so do you (as poor Djodjoyoshi found himself doing, thanks to the aforesaid Tochinoshin.). Currently, we are excluding Ozumo rikishi who do not appear on the day 1 torikumi. However, if we ever have 70 active players, this will no longer be the case - and you may find yourself sitting out of a tournament, nursing an injury, for Covid, or because you were caught gambling when you were not meant to, and so are being punished accordingly. Your next banzuke position will be based on what happens to your sweepstake rikishi. So, if you get a 'resting' Yokozuna or someone with Covid, you are likely to keep your rank. If, you get a rikishi being punished, or having to pull out for an injury (and they are not 'Yokozuna'-protected), you will score 0-0-15, and drop accordingly. There might even be an instance when there is a greyed out spot on the banzuke, due to a late 'banishment' for a serious offence (or a belated intai) when we make the draw for the '70'. If you get that rikishi - you are also 'banished' or have declared a late intai. It's all pure luck New players are welcome to join the fun - but they will have to start in mae-zumo. They will be given a random Jonokuchi rikishi in the Sweepstake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) New Banzuke for January 2024 Comments: Tetsuba managed to get the 10 wins required for the '33' to become an Ozeki. Omedetou! Holleshoryu was kadoban, and so he has lost his Ozeki rank, and has been demoted to Sekiwake. He needs 10 or more wins in January to return to Ozeki 'the easy way'. Kaba and Takanorappa both ended the basho MK, and so both require KKs in January to keep their exalted ranks. Ryoshishikunin needs 11 wins for the 'magic 33' to secure Ozekihood. Jakusotsu needs 12 wins. Yarimotsu needs 13 wins. Although they would fall short by one, I'd imagine that a zensho yusho by either chishafuwaku or lilfox would be enough for promotion to Ozeki. Of course, if the kadoban Ozekis flounder, the guidelines for promotion to Ozeki could be relaxed, as we need to have at least two Ozekis at all times. Makunouchi Kaba (O1W, 7-8) O1 Tetsuba (S2W, 10-5) Takanorappa (O1E, 0-0-15) O2 Ryoshishikunin (M1E, 12-3) S1 Yarimotsu (K1E, 11-4) Jakusotsu (M2W, 12-3) S2 chishafuwaku (S1E, 8-7) lilfox (S1W, 8-7) S3 Holleshoryu (O2E, 7-8) Oshirokita (K2E, 9-6) K1 Flohru (K1W, 8-7) K2 Joaoiyama (M1W, 9-6) Bunbukuchagama (M2E, 9-6) M1 sumojoann (M4E, 9-6) RaeucherLax (M5W, 9-6) M2 Kaito (M6E, 9-6) Karasukurai (M9E, 9-6) M3 Gansekiiwa (M11E, 9-6) Henshu-sha (M11W, 9-6) M4 Wamahada (M4W, 7-8) Reonito (M9W, 8-7) M5 #1HENKAFAN (M12E, 9-6) Djodjoyoshi (M12W, 9-6) M6 Sumo Spiffy (M3E, 5-10) Kimyama (M16W, 10-5) M7 Benihana (M15W, 8-7) Hoshotakamoto (M7E, 6-9) M8 Baku (M5E, 5-10) Jejima (M7W, 6-9) M9 Suwihuto (M3W, 2-8-5) TheGunbaiHolder (J4W, 10-5) M10 Gusoyama (J4E, 9-6) Gernobono (M8E, 5-10) M11 Chijanofuji (M8W, 5-10) WAKATAKE (J2E, 8-7) M12 Getayukata (M10E, 5-10) Fujiko (J3W, 8-7) M13 Chiyotasuke (M13W, 7-8) Hakuhonofan (M13E, 6-7-2) M14 Seiyashi (M14W, 7-8) Kotononami (M10W, 4-11) M15 Athenayama (M6W, 0-2-13) Juryo Kaminariyuki (J1E, 7-8) J1 Ganzohnesushi (M15E, 6-9) Sakura (M17E, 6-9) J2 Meletyoshi (M14E, 4-7-4) Rokudenashi (J3E, 6-9) J3 Katooshu (J2W, 5-10) Gaijingai (M16E, 2-13) J4 Terarno (J1W, 3-12) Ack! (J5E, 5-6-4) J5 Fashiriteta (mz, 4-3) Kaiowaka (mz, 4-3) J6 nelimw (mz, 2-5) Edited November 26, 2023 by Jejima 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flohru 176 Posted November 26, 2023 I will play! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaito 272 Posted November 26, 2023 Sign me up, daddy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karasukurai 165 Posted November 26, 2023 I'm in. Many thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,300 Posted November 26, 2023 Jejima, Fujiko, Baku and Kaba will play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 929 Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) Djodjoyoshi, Kimyama, Meletyoshi, and a humble myself wish to play. Please have mercy when you draw a rikishi for me from now on. I must be the most unlucky in this game ! Edited November 26, 2023 by Athenayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 1,462 Posted November 26, 2023 9 minutes ago, Athenayama said: Please have mercy when you draw a rikishi for me from now on. I must be the most unlucky in this game ! I would like to challenge you for that title. I'm in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 929 Posted November 26, 2023 39 minutes ago, Sakura said: I would like to challenge you for that title. I'm in. Challenge accepted Let's say that it is balanced so you had reasons to challenge it. My September performance with Tomokaze mostly allowed it. Spoiler Shikona Sweepstake Makuuchi Record January 23 Athenayama M15e Tsurugisho 7 - 8 Sakura M14w Azumaryu 9 - 6 March 23 Athenayama M8w Ura 9 - 6 Sakura J14e Tokushoryu 4 - 11 May 23 Athenayama J5w Akua 5 - 10 Sakura M4e Ura 7 - 8 July 23 Athenayama J11w Tsushimanada 3 - 12 Sakura J8e Takakento 7 - 8 September 23 Athenayama J3e Tomokaze 11 - 4 Sakura J10w Hakuyozan 4 - 11 November 23 Athenayama J14w Azumaryu 0 - 2 - 13 Sakura J6w Oshoma 6 - 9 TOTAL Athenayama 35 - 42 - 13 Sakura 37 - 53 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarimotsu 514 Posted November 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Jejima said: Ryoshishikunin (M1E, 12-3) S2 Yarimotsu (K1E, 11-4) Jakusotsu (M2W, 12-3) S1 chishafuwaku (S1E, 8-7) lilfox (S1W, 8-7) S2 Holleshoryu (O2E, 7-8) So the ranks go S2 S1 S2? I will play in January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakura 1,462 Posted November 26, 2023 11 minutes ago, Athenayama said: Challenge accepted Let's say that it is balanced so you had reasons to challenge it. My September performance with Tomokaze mostly allowed it. Hide contents Nothing to see here Your make-koshis are far worse, so overall you win. However, you have two KKs to my one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 929 Posted November 26, 2023 1 minute ago, Sakura said: Your make-koshis are far worse, so overall you win. However, you have two KKs to my one. Let's arrange together a nice gift to our richijo (or/and his boys!) to better take care of us in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,739 Posted November 26, 2023 The champion will defend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suwihuto 125 Posted November 26, 2023 In please. Hopefully back from injury stronger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sumo Spiffy 522 Posted November 26, 2023 You know I'm in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetsuba 32 Posted November 26, 2023 I'm in, of course! I wonder if I'll get kadoban on my first basho at Ozeki, like the very best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
