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The winner is Melanie @ Ramblings of a Busy Woman.
Congratulations!
If I had to describe Jishaku in only one word, it would be “hilarious”!
From the site: “Jishaku, Japanese for magnet, uses finely polished hematite magnets for playing pieces. There are several variations of the game but the most popular is “I’m Out”. While alternating turns with your opponent(s), the goal of the game is to place magnets onto the game base - without letting any magnets connect. ”
From the moment we opened the box, we were hooked! I was blogging when the package arrived and decided to humor Girlie Girl by playing it “just once” with her. An hour later, we were still playing and laughing like crazy! Now, you know that anything that can get me away from the computer for that long must be pretty amazing!
Basically, you take turns placing these smooth shiny magnets on to a foam board and hope it doesn’t attract the other magnets already there. When it does, it’s such a surprise that it kind of makes you jump. It’s such an easy game to play and goes by pretty quickly that you end up playing over and over. It’s one of the most fun games I’ve played in a long time!
Until July 31st, enter the code AILIFE at checkout and receive 10% off your Jishaku purchase.
How would you like to win Jishaku for your family? To enter:
- Stop by the Jishaku site before midnight, July 15th.
- Then come back and mention in comments one tip or trick that they suggest (it doesn’t need to be in detail). That’s it!
- A random winner will be selected and notified on July 16th.
- The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.
To earn more entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket. Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry.
- Subscribe to my feed.
- Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to Jishaku.
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This giveaway is open to US addresses only. Good luck!
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167 Comments on “Giveaway: Jishaku Magnetic Game”
8:16 pm
Edges First approach. That would probably be the way I would try to play it so that’s the tip I chose to relay.
I’d love to win this game. It looks fun!
2:08 am
Larger stones first. What a cool game my husband would love this!!
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2:53 am
Blocking an Opponent
2:54 am
on the sidebar at
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2:55 am
also subscribe to RSS thru google reader
3:35 am
I’m subscribed to your feed.
3:35 am
“Edges First- player will seek to place all of his or her stones in the outer holes near the frame.” Sounds tricky!
4:03 am
most magnets have one surface that is larger than the other. Place the stone with the larger surface in first.
4:04 am
i’m subscribed
4:36 am
This looks like an awesome game! I thought the tip “the adjuster” was pretty smart and sneaky.
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5:15 am
This game looks so cool. One strategy is to place flat edges down.
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5:35 am
Speed Demon: A player using this method thinks that by moving quickly they can get in and get out before magnets connect- thereby fooling the other magnets by surprise insertion. Great giveaway, thanks!
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5:50 am
I subscribed to you!
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5:52 am
Great giveaway, this game looks so cool. One strategy is to put flat edges down.
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6:24 am
I’m subscribed!
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6:32 am
Speed Demon: A player using this method thinks that by moving quickly they can get in and get out before magnets connect- thereby fooling the other magnets by surprise insertion. — Sounds like a great game. Thanks for the giveaway!
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6:47 am
The adjuster looks like the way my hubby would play! This game looks like so much fun! My kids are really into magnets right now!!
6:57 am
I like the hint telling me to put the bigger magnet side in first.
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7:00 am
Most effective approach: The Dropper =)
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7:00 am
I am sub’d to your feed =) for an extra entry
7:03 am
I have your button on my sidebar at chickfound: here
7:31 am
The tip:
The Dropper: A player using this method will typically move quickly to place their stone, and to avoid having magnets stick to their stone while they are holding it (possibly because they are chicken), will drop the magnet from a vareity of distances above the board.
This seems like such a fun filled game; would love to win for family night at our house!!!
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7:36 am
Slow but Committed is the way I usually go about all games. My hardheadedness thinks that ~picking a spot and sticking to it, regardless of what happens~ is a sure way to win.
The game looks like such fun!
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7:37 am
I’m subscribed AND your button is in my sidebar!
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8:22 am
flat edges down
this looks like a fun game!
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8:22 am
subscriber
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8:26 am
This game looks like a blast!
Tip: Larger Stones First.
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8:26 am
Your button is on my blog sidebar:)
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8:27 am
I’m subscribed via email to your feed:
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9:31 am
Bigger stones first. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
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9:31 am
I am also a subscriber.
9:38 am
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9:41 am
Larger Stones First- saves smaller, presumably less strong magnets, for last when the board is fuller
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9:42 am
i’m also a subscriber
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10:33 am
A tip: edges first!
11:51 am
Seems like a cool game! I’ll tru to use “the adjuster” but it looks complicated!!!
1:25 pm
A tip is to use the larger stones first. Thanks!
2:13 pm
Speed Demon was one of the tricks. I think my boys would really enjoy this..maybe I would too.
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2:13 pm
throwing in my extra ticket as a subscriber…
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3:23 pm
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3:24 pm
I’m subscribed to your feed.
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3:24 pm
I blogged this giveaway on A Contest Blog at http://acontestblog.com/index.php/2008/an-island-life-jishaku-giveaway/
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3:26 pm
Slow movements and testing of the holes
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5:32 pm
The first time I was introduced to this Jishaku Magnetic Game was when I watched Girlie Girl and Baby Bug a few weeks ago. I was a little skeptical, but gave it a try since Girlie Girl wanted to play.
The wonderful thing about this game is that even Baby Bug was able to play it with us; and, that, in itself, was wonderful because there are not many games where a two year old can play with older children (or adults). It is truly a game for ALL ages.
Baby Bug was enjoying and laughing so much that Girlie Girl and I were laughing just watching her reaction every time the magnets would connect (her eyes would light up with delightful surprise). It made the hours go by so much quicker. I must say it was truly a FUN game!
6:51 pm
I think “The Adjuster” is kinda sneaky, but I guess it’s fair if they mention that as a strategy!
6:55 pm
have your button on my sidebar!
7:40 pm
tip:
Slow movements coupled with a testing of holes, where the magnet is rotated to determine its impact on surrounding stones, yields the best results. But be careful, testing has it’s own inherent risks- strong magnets will jump even before you place your stone if you don’t keep a wary eye on the board.
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7:41 pm
I’ve also blogged about your contest.
http://www.allaboutkimberly.com/jishaku
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8:22 pm
“Use the larger stones first and save the smaller ones with less weight for later in the game. I am a subscriber of yours. Please enter me in your drawing for this fantastic game. Many thanks, Cindi
1:10 am
I like the idea about using the smaller magnets or placing them flat side down. Don’t know if that would really work to well, but I’d try it! My son would love this game! If I don’t win, I think I’ll still buy Jishaku for his upcoming birthday.
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2:36 am
Cool game–flat edges down
2:49 am
Hi,
I would probably use the 1 star method. That looks like it would be fun.
2:50 am
Hi,
Your button is on my sidebar.
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3:21 am
the speed demon. i subscribe to your feed
4:02 am
1 Star. This method is disruptive of magnetic force and encourages other stones to jump and can result in multiple magnet connections. Watch the “Jishaku In Action” video for some prime examples of this.
5:14 am
go slow and test the holes
6:18 am
I would probably use the one start approach.
6:40 am
Larger Stones First- saves smaller, presumably less strong magnets, for last when the board is fuller
6:45 am
I would use the tip for using slow movements coupled with the testing of holes.Sounds like an interesting game.
7:41 am
Larger stones first, I would love Hubby and I to play this one.
10:48 am
Larger Stones First- saves smaller, presumably less strong magnets, for last when the board is fuller
11:24 am
I think I would be a Larger First strategist saving the smaller, weaker stones for the end.
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11:34 am
Thanks for offering this giveaway. I’m already a subscriber. One tip is to use the larger stones first.
Thanks again.
12:13 pm
larger stone always go first
12:32 pm
Edges First
1:39 pm
use the largest stones first
1:59 pm
Flat edges down.
3:30 pm
Moving slowly has less disruptive impact on the magnetic force of surrounding stones. However, ignoring how the magnet is affecting other stones, without seeking another possible place to put your magnet, invites trouble.
3:34 pm
Larger Stones First
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4:29 pm
How to block!!
5:49 pm
Speed Demon: A player using this method thinks that by moving quickly they can get in and get out before magnets connect
Thanks for the give away!
6:11 pm
Be a “speed demon” - get in and out before the magnet connects! I think this sounds like such an interesting game! Great giveaway - thanks for offering!
I am also a subscriber!
~Tanya
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9:17 pm
Edges First- player will seek to place all of his or her stones in the outer holes near the frame
10:57 pm
Larger Stones First-
THANKS for great contest!!!!!!
11:42 pm
It’s a better strategy to use your larger stones first.
2:18 am
speed demon seems fun
2:35 am
Interesting game. I would probably be an adjuster.
4:09 am
Just like Chess or Checkers, when an opportunity presents itself for a strategic move it is important to take advantage.
5:37 am
A tip is to put flat edges down
5:39 am
I am a subscriber
5:44 am
I can’t submit a tip…I’ve never played! But I sure would like to.
5:51 am
put flat edges down
6:17 am
Larger stones first. What a cool game my husband would love this!!
6:19 am
This looks like a great game! I like the “quick movements affect the magnetic force” but I may not share that info with everyone! LOL Thanks for the contest.
6:24 am
I blogged you here
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6:26 am
I blogged you here:
http://dun4fun-hondaray6.blogspot.com/
6:45 am
Thank you! Put flat edges down.
8:51 am
Try to block your opponent by forcing them to put their square down next to another one.
9:25 am
Use the larger stones first
9:34 am
I personally like
“The Dropper!” If nothing else, just for the name and to say to someone…I just did the dropper!!!!
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9:34 am
A combination of all the other suggestions!
9:35 am
A combination of all the above!
10:52 am
save the smaller for last
1:55 pm
would love to get this! count me in!
5:09 pm
Edges First
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8:11 pm
Place the stone with the largest surface first. This would be a fun game for the family to play.
4:59 am
Edges first.
5:58 am
This looks like a fabulous game, one that everyone in the family would enjoy! I like the “Larger Stones First” strategy.
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5:58 am
You’re on my sidebar
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5:59 am
I’m subscribed to your feed
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6:26 am
I like the idea of edges first. The children can relate to this like a puzzle
7:00 am
I’ve mentioned you and Jishaku on my blog
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7:10 am
Larger stones first
9:11 am
I think I would start at the edges first with the big ones. THANKS
10:28 am
Larger Stones First- saves smaller, presumably less strong magnets, for last when the board is fuller
2:31 pm
Use larger stones first when playing
2:35 pm
Extra entry for ling to your blog and Jishaku site
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4:56 pm
The Adjuster: A Player using this method will seek to methodically place their stone in multiple holes, rotating the stone as they do so, to help them determine the hole target least likely to result in two or more magnets coming together.
6:40 pm
larger stones first.
10:21 am
The Adjuster: A Player using this method will seek to methodically place their stone in multiple holes, rotating the stone as they do so, to help them determine the hole target least likely to result in two or more magnets coming together.
The game sounds really fun. My daughter would have a blast!
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10:28 am
Slow movements coupled with a testing of holes, where the magnet is rotated to determine its impact on surrounding stones, yields the best results.
Thanks
11:06 am
Skilled players learn to use magnetic force in their favor- repelling the magnets closest to them without forcing them into other magnets
11:19 am
Flat side down.
I swear, this game sounds like a steroid-ridden version of Spill the Beans (or something along that lines). I want one! Err… I want one for the kids!
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12:03 pm
They suggest using the larger stones first! Thanks for the contest!
12:45 pm
the speed demon, some who rushes to place thier stone.
12:49 pm
Remove larger stones first.
5:23 pm
Edges First- player will seek to place all of his or her stones in the outer holes near the frame
Sounds like fun, I hope I get to try it out!
5:25 pm
Look for the chance to place your magnet in the position that will most likely cause your opponent to choose a hole where he has to place a magnet next to another one. Sounds like fun!
5:40 pm
Play slowly but committed!
7:35 pm
the dropper
8:49 pm
flat edges down! This looks like a great game
1:13 am
“Flat side down” to make it less likely the stone will jump out of its hole.
2:29 am
You need to learn to use magnet force in your favor. I wanna play.
2:31 am
Larger stones first
3:49 am
use the larger stones afirst
6:21 am
Blocking an Opponent
12:43 pm
use the larger stones first. I also liked the speed demon way of playing. Thats how I would play
1:27 pm
1 Star. This method is disruptive of magnetic force and encourages other stones to jump and can result in multiple magnet connections.
My kids love these stones, we bought them some when we saw them at a gift store.
The younger cousins wanted them so they ended up giving most away so the others would also have fun playing with them.
This would be great to play in car when we travel 1200 miles one way for a wedding.
Thank you for a chance to win.
2:39 pm
Edges first
3:20 pm
Use smaller magnets or put flat edges down.
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3:29 pm
Larger Stones First- saves smaller, presumably less strong magnets, for last when the board is fuller
3:41 pm
Watch the reaction of the other stones as you place one to see if they’re going to jump.
5:22 pm
Moving slowly has less disruptive impact on the magnetic force of surrounding stones. So, be careful and take it slowly.
5:22 pm
This sounds like a good game. Thanks for the chance. The tip I remember is edges first.
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5:49 pm
Larger stones first!
5:53 pm
I’m also a subscriber!
7:24 pm
The dropper
9:25 pm
Place your large stones first.
9:33 pm
Use Larger stones first, and another is to block like chess or checkers strategies.
10:31 pm
use the larger stones first, that sounds like a fun game!
10:31 pm
i’m a subscriber, yay!
2:26 am
A game after my heart and who wouldn’t love a game like this that is fun and thrilling to play.
Thanks for a great contest.
2:46 am
Place the magnets flat side down. This eliminates the magnets from jumping out of the holes.
4:33 am
Use large magnets first.
4:38 am
Slow but Committed
4:59 am
Place larger stones first.
6:57 am
Place a stone with the largest surface facing down.
6:58 am
I’m a subscriber.
7:39 am
Flat edges down
8:38 am
large ones first
10:44 am
please enter me thank you
11:46 am
put the flat edge down. This game looks like a lot of fun!
11:47 am
i’m also a subscriber!
12:16 pm
Bigger stones first is a good tip.
1:35 pm
My boys would be speed deamons who believe moving quickly they can get in and get out before magnets connect- thereby fooling the other magnets by surprise insertion.
1:40 pm
Larger stones first
1:54 pm
The dropper technique is moving the magnets fast.
2:17 pm
Place flat edges down. I really think that this game looks fun. I love strategy games.
3:33 pm
Bigger stones are better!!!!
3:47 pm
use the larger stones first
3:53 pm
Edges first I guess
4:09 pm
Larger stones first.
4:12 pm
I subscribed to your site.
4:34 pm
I heart the hint telling me to put the bigger magnet side in first.
5:14 pm
This game/puzzle looks like so much fun! Speed Demon: A player using this method thinks that by moving quickly they can get in and get out before magnets connect- thereby fooling the other magnets by surprise insertion. I was thinking of buying this for my kids to play with while on vacation. Sounds like you had fun with it, so I think I will
5:32 pm
This would be my hyper son in law — LOL:
Speed Demon: A player using this method thinks that by moving quickly they can get in and get out before magnets connect- thereby fooling the other magnets by surprise insertion. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
11:44 pm
Melanie
Congratulations! You are the winner of the Jishaku Giveaway at An Island Life. Please contact me within 3 days to claim your prize.
Thank you for your participation!
Aloha ~ Kailani
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