Dear sumo fans!

The banzuke is out, and it's that time again!  You are all cordially 
invited to participate
in my two games, Sekitori-Toto and Sekitori-Oracle!  WAIT A MINUTE... I 
meant to say, my
THREE GAMES, cause don't forget, since last basho, 
Sekitori-Quadrumvirate joins the fray! :)

Don't be confused between Sekitori-Toto, Sekitori-Oracle, and 
Sekitori-Quadrumvirate, they
are all three different games, and all well worthwhile playing :)

The objective of Sekitori-Toto and Sekitori-Oracle is, to try to 
correctly predict the
outcome of all bouts involving the 70 Sekitori at the next basho.

In Sekitori-Oracle, you submit your picks BEFORE the basho begins,
guessing the win/loss records you expect each rikishi to have at the
end of the tournament (for example, Asashoryu 14-1, Takamisakari, 8-7,
etc.) - depending on how close you are to the actual outcome, you will
score points.  Kojamuri created the handy macro spreadsheet that enables 
me to score this game.

Exciting news!  Thanks to Kashunowaka, who already gave the breath of 
life to
Sekitori-Quadrumvirate, Sekitori-Oracle now has the added luxury of a 
confirmation screen
showing your picks, as well as a confirmation email that will be sent to 
you automatically
(if you enter your email address correctly!) :)  There will also be 
selection stats available
henceforth... thanks, Kashunowaka! :)

Sekitori-Toto is played DURING the basho.  On all 15 days of the
tournament, you get to pick the 30 or so winners of the daily bouts
(or, if you are not sure who will win a bout, you can pick "X" for a
guaranteed half point!).  This game was automated by Kofuji and has been 
one of the most
popular games around since then.

Both these games are a lot of fun, and are ideal for you to play "first"
amongst the other sumo prediction-type games out there, because they
will "force" you to consider the entire spectrum of Sekitori before you 
narrow your choices
down to come up with your selections in the other games.

Both these games also feature smaller prize categories besides the Yusho
award, and  a Nations' competition - so be sure to represent your
country proudly, and to help your team mates out in bringing the glory
home! :)

The third game, Sekitori-Quadrumvirate, features an exciting new game 
idea, also involving
all 70 rikishi in the top two divisions.  Here you pick four Sekitori 
each day (hence
"Quadrumvirate").  If at least three of them win their match, you also 
win.  Easy?  No,
because you are only allowed to pick each Sekitori ONCE during a 
basho... so choose wisely! :)
This game had its first successful official run last basho thanks to 
flawless automation by
Kashunowaka.  Check it out, if you haven't already!

Beginning from Haru Basho 2004, Sekitori-Toto offers nice PRIZES for the 
Yusho winner, who
will receive *three printed Tegata* of their choice, and to the "Rookie 
of the Basho", who
will receive *one printed Tegata* of their choice.  These exciting new 
prizes are courtesy
of John Gunning, a.k.a. Zenshoyusho's Rare Sumo Items for Sale on eBay
(see his items at 
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=zenshoyusho&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50)
So join in the fun, and who knows, you may win some Tegatas! :)  And in
Sekitori-Toto, you are also playing for "cyber-medals" and an entry on 
the prestigious Medals
Presentation Page -
http://www.sekitori-toto.com/medals.html :)

On top of that, the Sekitori-Oracle Yusho winner gets a REAL trophy
sent to them!   You can see what it looks like at
http://www.sekitori-oracle.com/gachincotrophy.gif !

Worth a try, isn't it? ;)

IMPORTANT RULES NOTE: unlike in real sumo, "kosho" status will STILL be 
given to players who
miss ONE basho, but they MUST notify me of their absence BEFORE 
SENSHURAKU.  So, if you will
be absent, please submit your KOSHO request, else you will be given a 
0-15 score.  Kosho will
of course be given only "once in a row" - two absences in a row will 
always result in a 0-15 ;)

You can reach all three games though the portal page at 
http://www.sekitori.com - or individually, at:

Sekitori-Toto: http://www.sekitori-toto.com
Sekitori-Oracle: http://www.sekitori-oracle.com
Sekitori-Quadrumvirate: http://www.anasuya.com/4/

Pre-registration for Sekitori-Toto and Sekitori-Quadrumvirate is now 
open.  You can enter the
basho at any time, even after it begins, but if you can, you should 
pre-register for
Sekitori-Toto and if you haven't yet registered your shikona for 
Sekitori-Quadrumvirate, it
also doesn't hurt to do so now... :)

As for Sekitori-Oracle, it is now officially open for you to make your
entries!

So, I wish you good luck, and have fun playing!
Cheers
Zenjimoto
Sekitori-Toto, Sekitori-Oracle & Sekitori-Quadrumvirate Kyokai Rijicho
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 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ZENJIMOTO Ken'ichiro <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
   NEW! Sekitori-Quadrumvirate ("S4"): http://www.anasuya.com/4
        Play Sekitori-Toto: http://www.sekitori-toto.com
      Play Sekitori-Oracle: http://www.sekitori-oracle.com
           Super Banzuke: http://www.superbanzuke.com
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