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Yubizumo (Finger Sumo)

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PLAYERS
2
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Two players interlock the four fingers of one hand together, leaving both thumbs free and upright.

2

On a starting count, each player tries to pin the opponent's thumb down using their own thumb.

3

A pin counts once a thumb is held flat under the opponent's thumb for a full second or two.

4

Players can dodge and feint with quick thumb movements to avoid being trapped while looking for an opening.

5

Play best of three or five rounds, switching which hand is used between matches to keep it fair.