Abstract:
A dice game uses six-sided die. The object of the game is achieved with random dice rolls and is a game of chance. The simplicity of the game requires only numerical recognition of the values 1 to 6. Since no other prior knowledge is required, this game effectively eliminates the age and knowledge gap among players, hence creating an unbiased starting point for players of different age ranges.

Description:
DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART  
         [0001]    Many games among children are competitive and require knowledge of rules to win. A child starting to learn a game may become frustrated, as the child does not have knowledge of game rules. A younger child in early grade school may additionally lack a background in use of dice and scoring on a tally sheet.  
           [0002]    Experienced children may take advantage of and bully less experienced children when playing board games. An inexperienced child may have a substantially lower chance of winning. What is desired is a simple game that allows an introduction of basic board game principles in a non-threatening environment, where experienced children may teach less experienced children regarding board games.  
         OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION  
         [0003]    To provide a simple and fun game for children of all ages and teach younger children how to tally and count numbers. The game also offers an incentive for children to practice counting numbers. 
       
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0004]    [0004]FIG. 1. is a plan view of the game setup for two players.  
         [0005]    [0005]FIG. 2. is the layout of the tally notepad. 
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT  
       [0006]    Intended Players  
         [0007]    The game of Joma is for 2 to 4 players of all age range.  
         [0008]    Game Apparatus  
         [0009]    Each player has two dice of a color that is unique to the player and a notepad used to tally dice rolls. The tally notepad is preprinted with numbers 1 to 6 (representing each possible dice roll) vertically on the left hand side of each sheet. A game board for two players is shown on figure one. The dice  10  for player one may be placed on the board, and the dice for player two may be placed on the board. The tally sheet for player one and  12  and the tally sheet for player two  13  may be placed on the board. A roll area defined on the board may be imprinted on the board as a rectangular area, or as a picture of a cartoon character, or other artwork.  
         [0010]    Object of the Game  
         [0011]    The goal of the game is to be the first player to gather 10 tally marks for all six possible dice rolls in each set of the game. Players continue to roll dice until this goal is reached. The first player to gather 10 tally marks is the winner of the set and receives a Joma—a token with an imprinted character. There are four sets in a game and the player with the most Jomas at the end of four sets wins the entire game. A tie score is resolved by a play-off set between all the players who hold equal number of tokens, or “Jomas.” The single winner of the play-off set is the winner of the entire game.  
         [0012]    Rules of the Game  
         [0013]    Each player is provided with a set of two dice with a color (such as red and green) that is unique to the player and a tally notepad. A tally notepad is pad of paper upon which the tallied score is kept. The dice is a six face dice, with each face presenting a number between 1 to 6.  
         [0014]    Each sheet of the tally notepad is preprinted with the player number and the color of dice for the respective players. The numbers 1 to 6 are listed below the title of each player, representing each possible dice roll.  
         [0015]    A Round constitutes one series of dice rolling by every participating player.  
         [0016]    A Set constitutes a series of rounds in which 10 tallies on each of the six numbers is obtained.  
         [0017]    A Game constitutes a series of 4 Sets.  
         [0018]    Each of the 4 sets begins with determining the order of each player by a dice roll. Each player rolls one die once. The player with the higher dice roll precedes player(s) with lower dice rolls. The highest possible dice roll is 6 and the lowest possible is 1.  
         [0019]    Any tie dice roll should be resolved as follows: If two players roll the same number, they will position themselves among other players with their current tie value. Thereafter these two players will roll the die once more to decide the order between them. The two players will then resume to the order where their original dice roll placed them.  
         [0020]    After the order among all players has been established, each player will roll two dice simultaneously. The roll of the two dice will be accounted as two individual numbers (tally). For example, a dice roll of 2 and 3 will be recorded with a tally mark next to the number  2  and number  3 , not the sum of the two numbers (as shown in FIG. 2).  
         [0021]    Rule 1: At the beginning of each individual set, the first player is awarded two turns in the first round of the set.  
         [0022]    Rule 2: If a player rolls a number that already has 10 tally marks, the player will lose a turn in the next round. The maximum amount of turns to be lost is 1, even if the player rolls two numbers that already have 10 tallies. Scenario 1: Player  1  already has 10 tally marks for the number  4 . If player  1  gets a dice roll of 2 and 4, player  1  will add a tally mark to number  2  but not number  4 , and will lose a turn in the next round. Scenario 2: Player  1  already has 10 tally marks for the number  4  and rolls two 4&#39;s. He will not add any tally marks to the number  4  and will lose a turn in the next round.  
         [0023]    (Optional) Rule 2: If a player rolls a number that already has 10 tally marks, the player will lose a turn in the next round. If two numbers are rolled that already have ten tally marks then the player will lose his or her turn in the next two rounds. Scenario 1: Player  1  already has 10 tally marks for the number  4 . If player  1  gets a dice roll of 2 and 4, player  1  will add a tally mark to number  2  but not number  4 , and will lose a turn in the next round. Scenario 2: Player  1  already has 10 tally marks for the number  4  and rolls two 4&#39;s. He will not add any tally marks to the number  4  and will lose a turn in the next two rounds.  
         [0024]    Rule 3: The player who rolls after a player has lost a turn will get an additional roll, even if it carries over into the next round. Scenario 1: Player  1  has 10 tally marks for the number  4 . Player  1  gets a dice roll of 2 and 4. Player  2 , who rolls after Player  1 , will therefore get an extra roll in this round. Scenario 2: Player  4  has 10 tally marks for the number  4 . Player  4  gets a dice roll of 2 and 4. Player  4  therefore will lose a turn in the next round, and Player  1  who begins the new round will gain an extra roll.  
         [0025]    Rule 4: If a player, who has gained an extra roll, rolls a number that already has 10 tally marks, that player will lose his or her extra roll and his or her turn in the next round. Scenario: Player  2  has been awarded an extra roll because player  1  has lost a turn. Player  2  has 10 tally marks for the number  4 . On the first roll, Player  2  gets a dice roll of 2 and 4. Player  2  will add a tally mark to the number  2 , but will lose the extra roll and a turn in the next round.  
         [0026]    Rule 5: If a player rolls a number that already has 10 tally marks on their extra turn, that player will lose a turn in the next round. Scenario: Player  2  has been awarded an extra roll because player  1  has lost a turn. Player  2  has 10 tally marks for the number  4 . On the first roll, Player  2  gets a dice roll of 2 and 6. Player  2  will add a tally mark to the numbers  2  and  6 . On the extra roll, Player  2  rolls a 2 and a 4. Player  2  will add tally to the number  2  but will lose a turn in the next round.  
         [0027]    The foregoing describes the preferred embodiments of the invention. Modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.