Mikado (game)
Mikado is a pick-up sticks game originating in Europe, played with a set of same-length sticks which can measure between . In 1936, it was brought from Hungary (where it was called Marokko) to the United States and named pick-up sticks. This term is not very specific in respect to existing stick game variations. The "Mikado" name may have been avoided because it was a brand name of a game producer. The game is named for the highest scoring (blue) stick "Mikado" (Emperor of Japan). Rules. Classic Mikado consists of 41 sticks, coded with different values  that have a total of 170 points and are around 15 cm long. The sticks are bundled and taken in one hand that touches the table or ground. The release creates a circular jumble. Now the players take turns, in which one stick after another should be taken up without moving or touching others. The take-away could be by hand, possibly through pressing on a stick's tip or if one has already picked up a special stick (Mikado/Mandarin), it could be used as a helper, possibly to throw up another stick. On a fault the turn ends  (the last stick taken is not counted). The next player bundles and drops the sticks again. After several rounds, normally five, the one with the highest score – the total of the values of the sticks picked up – is the winner. A player is allowed to stand up on but not to leave their own place. A bad throw could be rerun and the rules should be kept strict in respect to moving sticks to enjoy the game. Rule variations. During a player's turn: Sticks allowed as pick-up helpers: A stick taken when picking it up makes another stick  in the stack move: Scoring: Types. Classic Mikado. Classic Mikado is typically made from beech wood. Sizes: The large and super variants may use the 26 sticks Giant Mikado variant. Mini Mikado. Made of 31 toothpicks painted in the middle. The game has a total of 145 points. name / coding / value / number of the sticks: Rules and values are the same as with normal Mikado sticks. Giant Mikado. This type is usually used for outdoor use. There are 26 sticks with a length of and diameter. The game has a total of 200 points. Rules and markings are the same  as with normal Mikado sticks.