Darumasan ga Koronda (だるまさんがころんだ?) is a Japanese version of the game for at least three players. The name of the game literally means “The Daruma doll fell down.” There are many variations of the game and slight rule changes based on region or merely the group of people playing the game. One known variation is that in Osaka and the surrounding area, this game is called "Bonsan ga He o Koita" (“a Buddhist monk farted”).
One person is chosen as the Oni. All other participants act as common players. Before play begins, a starting line is drawn, and the Oni stands at some distance away from the starting line, in front of a tree, wall, or other fixed object.
The game begins with the players shouting "hajime no ippo" (Taking the first step!) As this is shouted, the players on the starting line jump one step in any direction, but usually towards the Oni.
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