Shikoku is the smallest of Japan's four main islands and is famous for its 88 Buddhist temples. It is said that people have a year of misfortune and misfortune - at the age of 42 for men and 33 for women - in order to be healed and avoid misfortune, pilgrims of these ages go to temple 23 called Yakuōji and place of the Healing Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai. At each march, pilgrims leave a coin by singing the Yakushi mantra, which promotes spiritual healing and prevents misfortune.
In Shikoku, players play the role of pilgrims who climb the 33 steps singing mantras until they reach the pagoda, but the "Middle Way" seeks moderation, not extremes: Being first, or last, is not welcome! The winners will be those who are second or second to last on the steps when a player reaches the top.
Contents of the box : 1 game board, 33 mantra cards, 8 pilgrim cards, 16 pilgrims, 8 help cards.