Jejima 1,406 Posted November 23, 2024 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 and Takakeisho in September 2024), then so do you (as poor Djodjoyoshi found himself doing BOTH times, thanks to the aforesaid Tochinoshin and Takakeisho). 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/returning 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 1,406 Posted November 23, 2024 (edited) New Banzuke for January 2025 Comments: Kadoban Ozeki Tetsuba did not turn up to fight in November , and so is demoted to Sekiwake. This means that we need a new Ozeki. All of Sekiwake in November went MK, so we need to turn to the Komusubi. Sumojoann had the marginally better claim for promotion to Ozeki, and so she is given the nod. Omedetou! We look forward to reading her acceptance speech, and finding out what type of Ozeki she will strive to be. Tetsuba will be able to return to Ozeki with ten wins in January. Gusoyama is on an Ozeki run, needing 12 wins in the new year. Baku is also on an Ozeki run, also needing 12 wins next basho. I am really pleased that we have nearly filled out all of the sekitori ranks (Makunouchi and Juryo). It would be great if we could fill them up during 2025! Makunouchi Bunbukuchagama (O1E, 8-7) O1 sumojoann (K1E, 11-4) Gusoyama (K1W, 10-5) S1 Baku (M2E, 12-3) Tetsuba (O1W, 0-0-15) S2 RaeucherLax (M3E, 10-3-2) K1 Reonito (M6W, 11-4) Ryoshishikunin (S1E, 7-8) M1 Karasukurai (S1W, 7-8) chishafuwaku (M7E, 9-6) M2 Jakusotsu (M2W, 7-8) TheGunbaiHolder (M8E, 9-6) M3 Fujiko (M3W, 7-8) Holleshoryu (M1E, 5-10) M4 Kaminariyuki (M11E, 10-5) Wamahada (M9E, 9-6) M5 lilfox (K2W, 4-11) Kimyama (M10E, 9-6) M6 Rokudenashi (M6E, 7-8) Ganzohnesushi (M4W, 6-9) M7 Flohru (M7E, 7-8) Kaito (M5E, 6-9) M8 Fashiriteta (M11W, 9-6) Jejima (M5W, 6-9) M9 Hakuhonofan (M8W, 7-8) Sumo Spiffy (M9W, 7-8) M10 Iwadanuki (J5E, 14-1) Gernobono (J3E, 13-2) M11 Takanorappa (M4E, 4-11) Yarimotsu (S2E, 1-14) M12 Andreas21 (M15W, 9-6) Chanko Thief (J1E, 11-4) M13 Sakura (M10W, 6-9) Joaoiyama (M13E, 7-8) M14 Katooshu (J1W, 10-5) Getayukata (M16E, 8-7) M15 WAKATAKE (M12W, 6-9) Suwihuto (M1W, 0-0-15) M16 Kaiowaka (J3W, 10-5) Shiroiokami (M16W, 7-8) M17 Benihana (M17E, 7-8) Terarno (J2E, 8-7) M18 Juryo Oshirokita (M14W, 5-10) J1 Gaijingai (M14E, 4-11) Ack! (M15E, 4-11) J2 Meletyoshi (M13W, 3-8-4) Athenayama (J6W, 8-7) J3 Joputosu (J7E, 8-7) Taikoubana (J4E, 7-8) J4 Bettega (J8E, 8-7) Kaba (J2W, 4-11) J5 Kotononami (M12E, 0-0-15) Hoshotakamoto (M17W, 0-0-15) J6 Chijanofuji (J4W, 3-11-1) Kachikoshi (J6E, 2-11-2) J7 Djodjoyoshi (mz, 6-1) Habibtiko (mz, 5-2) J8 Marakizumi (mz, 4-3) lonewolf (mz, 4-3) J9 Lordshamrockyama (mz, 3-3-1) Tibozuka (mz, 2-5) J10 Spytoneryu (mz, 0-5-2) Edited November 24, 2024 by Jejima Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,406 Posted November 23, 2024 Jejima, Fujiko, Baku and Kaba will play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,001 Posted November 23, 2024 Well, after haggis and scones, I think I'll settle for a nice cup of tea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Athenayama 1,056 Posted November 23, 2024 Just now, Jakusotsu said: Well, after haggis and scones, I think I'll settle for a nice cup of tea. But do you wish to play? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,406 Posted November 23, 2024 3 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: Well, after haggis and scones, I think I'll settle for a nice cup of tea. Tea was probably drunk whilst the scones were consumed.... (whisky with the haggis, of course).... but I'll see if there is any left in the pot. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wamahada 57 Posted November 23, 2024 I will play, of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 742 Posted November 23, 2024 Count me in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gernobono 467 Posted November 23, 2024 I want to play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karasukurai 166 Posted November 23, 2024 Yes please, I'd like to play. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaito 296 Posted November 23, 2024 In. I'll take Bushozan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarimotsu 588 Posted November 23, 2024 in v chiyomaru Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonewolf 1 Posted November 24, 2024 Pls include me in the sweepstake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakuhonofan 334 Posted November 24, 2024 In, please. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ganzohnesushi 522 Posted November 24, 2024 Ganzohnesushi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rokudenashi 323 Posted November 24, 2024 Iwadanuki and I are in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
