Sunday, November 1, 2009

Jishaku: The Ultimate Game of Magnetic Power!

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One of the things that I always loved about Christmas was getting new games. This year will be no different and we were even able to try out the game Jishaku. Games that aren't the norm are so much fun to play because you break from your "game routine." You have something new to learn and master and Jishaku is definitely one that tests your skill and patience at the same time. Jishaku is one of those games that keeps you on your toes because unlike so many games out there, Jishaku is played with magnetic stones, who on their own can totally change the course of your game in a heartbeat!

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Jishaku is the Japanese word for magnet and I honestly couldn't think of a more fitting name for this game- since calling it "Be On Your Toes, Keep An Eye On Your Magnets, Pay Attention To The Magnetic Field Cause You Want To Win" would take too long to say, and way too long to write on a holiday wish list.

Not only was this a great game for the hub and I, Boug definitely was trying to get into it, and though she's only 5 now, I know down the road its going to come much easier for her! And I'll admit that I peeked at the sites "tips & tricks" section without anyone knowing prior to us playing our game!!

You can pick up your Jishaku game at the website or at Barnes & Noble store near you! Don't forget to up your chances of winning by entering the Jishaku giveaway over at Outnumbered 3 to 1!!

Want to win a Jishaku game?? Leave a comment here with who you'd like to challenge to a game of Jishaku!

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This giveaway will accept entries until 11:59 pm on November 30th. Winner will be drawn with random.org and emailed. Winner must reply within 48 hours to winning email or a new winner will be drawn. Please make sure that your email is accessible, whether in the comment or a blogger profile, cause if I cant contact you, how can you win??

Opinions are my own, I was provided items free of charge to review and giveaway (by Jishaku ), which in no way changed the way I feel about the product!

119 comments:

karenmed409 November 1, 2009 at 10:25 PM  

Challenger my hubby to a game
karenmed409 at comcast dot net

karenmed409 November 1, 2009 at 10:29 PM  

follower and subscriber
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karenmed409 November 1, 2009 at 10:29 PM  

following on twitter and tweeted
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karenmed409 November 1, 2009 at 10:30 PM  

New Facebook Fan
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karenmed409 November 1, 2009 at 10:31 PM  

Entered Melissa's Jishaku Giveaway
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demmi November 1, 2009 at 10:41 PM  

my son
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Nancy,  November 1, 2009 at 10:54 PM  

I'd like to challenge my husband to a game!

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

Nancy,  November 1, 2009 at 10:55 PM  

I am an e-mail subscriber.

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

Nancy,  November 1, 2009 at 10:55 PM  

I also follow via Google Friends.

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

Sandon and Othea November 1, 2009 at 11:34 PM  

I'd love to challenge my husband to a game. He's not a big game player, but I think he'd like this one.

lbaran @ pcsedu.com

Lim November 2, 2009 at 2:08 AM  

I would challenge my Father, my Sister, random people passing the house...

Lim November 2, 2009 at 2:10 AM  

I entered Melissa's Jishaku giveaway.

Terra Heck November 2, 2009 at 4:18 AM  

I'd challenge my teenage daughter. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

Terra Heck November 2, 2009 at 4:19 AM  

I have the holiday gift guide button up on the right hand side of my blog. #1
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Terra Heck November 2, 2009 at 4:20 AM  

I have the holiday gift guide button up on the right hand side of my blog. #2
http://heckofabunch.blogspot.com
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

cloud10277 November 2, 2009 at 7:08 AM  

My mother-in-law.

cloud10277@hotmail.com

sphinx63 November 2, 2009 at 7:13 AM  

I would challenge my hubby. Looks fun!

sphinxcw at aol dot com

peg42 November 2, 2009 at 7:27 AM  

I would love to challenge my 12 year old son and my husband. This game looks like lots of fun.
Thanks so much.

peg42 November 2, 2009 at 7:28 AM  

I'm a subscriber & follower.
Thanks again.

Deborah Wellenstein November 2, 2009 at 2:18 PM  

I would challenge my husband-and he would probably win! Thanks!

missdenise November 2, 2009 at 4:03 PM  

I would challenge my 9yo son!

409cope November 2, 2009 at 4:31 PM  

I would challenge my hubby to a game. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous,  November 2, 2009 at 5:51 PM  

linzjo18@hotmail.com. I would love to challenge my husband, who usually hates games. But I don't think he can resist a challenge.

Anonymous,  November 2, 2009 at 5:53 PM  

linzjo18 at hotmail dot com. I became a facebook fan of couch with a view.

Anonymous,  November 2, 2009 at 6:00 PM  

linzjo18 at hotmail dot com. I subscribed.

Sheila Hickmon November 3, 2009 at 12:34 AM  

I would like to challenge my husband to a game! Thanks for the chance!
hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com

Sheila Hickmon November 3, 2009 at 12:35 AM  

I have your Holiday button! Entry #1
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Sheila Hickmon November 3, 2009 at 12:35 AM  

I have your Holiday button! Entry #2
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Sheila Hickmon November 3, 2009 at 12:36 AM  

I entered the Jishaku giveaway at Outnumbered 3-1.
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Sheila Hickmon November 3, 2009 at 12:36 AM  

I entered the Pretty Peacock giveaway at Outnumbered 3-1.
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Hollowsins November 3, 2009 at 5:11 AM  

I would challenge my husband

Hollowsins November 3, 2009 at 5:12 AM  

I follow on twitter
hollowsins

mail4rosey November 5, 2009 at 9:58 AM  

I'd like to challenge my 16-yr. old who really enjoys these kinds of games.

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Unknown November 5, 2009 at 10:47 AM  

i would love to challenge my children to a game

Sonya Cocherell November 5, 2009 at 8:07 PM  

My daughter. But I'm betting she still beats me.

Kristy November 5, 2009 at 11:00 PM  

Entered things remembered giveaway at outnumbered.

Kristy November 5, 2009 at 11:00 PM  

Entered charm factory giveaway at outnumbered.

Kristy November 5, 2009 at 11:01 PM  

Entered the pretty peacock giveaway at outnumbered.

AStarrA November 6, 2009 at 4:46 PM  

My hubby would dig this so I'd challenge him (though he'd probably beat my booty)
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AStarrA November 6, 2009 at 4:47 PM  

Subscribe
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AStarrA November 6, 2009 at 4:49 PM  

Entered Jishaku on Outnumbered 3 to 1
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AStarrA November 7, 2009 at 7:47 PM  

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5519557616

Winter Witch November 7, 2009 at 10:41 PM  

I would like to challenge my kids!

fiestafun at gmail dot com

Knead a Latte - Ruby November 8, 2009 at 12:57 AM  

I would like to challenge my sister.

AmandaK November 8, 2009 at 3:44 PM  

I would challenge my sister to a game!

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mindy November 8, 2009 at 5:36 PM  

my best friend thanks minsthins at optonline dot net

AStarrA November 8, 2009 at 8:14 PM  

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AStarrA November 9, 2009 at 6:09 PM  

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AStarrA November 10, 2009 at 6:15 PM  

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Karen November 11, 2009 at 2:53 PM  

Love the boys suede two-tone shoes in coffee!

AStarrA November 11, 2009 at 8:51 PM  

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5636811701

joeandbridge November 12, 2009 at 10:31 PM  

I'd love to challenge the teenager to a game. She's so competitive!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Bridgette Groschen
joeandbridge@aol.com

joeandbridge November 12, 2009 at 10:33 PM  

I follow you on Twitter and tweeted your giveaway:
http://twitter.com/joeandbridge/status/5669684667
@joeandbridge

joeandbridge November 12, 2009 at 10:33 PM  

I am a Facebook Fan. Thanks!
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AStarrA November 13, 2009 at 6:42 PM  

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5694865188

AStarrA November 14, 2009 at 8:29 PM  

http://twitter.com/AStarrAMama/status/5724148649

Laureen November 15, 2009 at 1:08 PM  

I'd love to challenge my oldest daughter to a game of Jishaku. Thanks!

lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

Laureen November 15, 2009 at 1:11 PM  

I'm an email subscriber. Thanks!

lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

Laureen November 15, 2009 at 1:12 PM  

I entered Melissa's "The Little Environmentalists" giveaway. Thanks!

lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

Laureen November 15, 2009 at 1:12 PM  

I entered Melissa's "Jishaku" giveaway. Thanks!

lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

Laureen November 15, 2009 at 1:14 PM  

I became a Facebook Fan (Laureen Marston-Hindi).

lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

Laureen November 15, 2009 at 10:03 PM  

I entered Melissa's Ninja Versus Ninja giveaway.

lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

Niecey November 16, 2009 at 2:31 PM  

I'd like to play it with my husband

Niecey November 16, 2009 at 2:32 PM  

I entered melissa's 356 card giveaway

Niecey November 16, 2009 at 2:34 PM  
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Niecey November 16, 2009 at 2:36 PM  

I joined mellissa's wow wow wubsy giveaway

BrendaLea, the Prpldy November 17, 2009 at 12:03 AM  

I would challenge my 15 yr old Grandson to a game of Jishaku... sounds like a blast and we love games.

prpldy (at) comcast dot net

BrendaLea, the Prpldy November 17, 2009 at 12:03 AM  

I eagerly follow your blog publicly.

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BrendaLea, the Prpldy November 17, 2009 at 12:03 AM  

I happily subscribe to your blog via e-mail.

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Jenn@Sweet T Makes Three November 18, 2009 at 3:33 PM  

I'd like to challenge DH, but be always wins everything!

Jenn@Sweet T Makes Three November 18, 2009 at 3:35 PM  

I follow you with Twitter (DixieDisneyDiva)
Tweet! http://twitter.com/DixieDisneyDiva/status/5836419974

Jenn@Sweet T Makes Three November 18, 2009 at 3:35 PM  

Entered Melissa’s Things Remembered Contest

Tammy Pereira,  November 19, 2009 at 1:18 PM  

I would like to challenge my husband - hands down! We are very competitive with each other, and this game would be a new one for us!

LayDeeBugLove@aol.com

Marilyn November 20, 2009 at 1:01 PM  

My nephews. I taught them how to play chess and now they both beat me, maybe I might have a chance with this.

Thank you,
corjong@gmail.com

Eleen,  November 21, 2009 at 2:58 AM  

I'd challenge my 10 year old daughter. She loves to keep me on my toes. We have to do lots of low activity games for me, so I would REALLY appreciate this gift!!!

ejrichter60 at gmail dot com

THANKS for chance to win this!!

Eileen,  November 21, 2009 at 2:59 AM  

I follow by email.

ejrichter60 at gmail dot com

thanks!

Eileen,  November 21, 2009 at 3:00 AM  

New facebook Fan!

ejrichter60 at gmail dot com

thanks so much!

Eileen,  November 21, 2009 at 3:01 AM  

I entered Melissa's Build a Bear Frosty giveaway.

ejrichter60 at gmail dot com

Eileen,  November 21, 2009 at 3:02 AM  

Entered Mel's Fairy Gram contest. THanks!
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Eileen,  November 21, 2009 at 3:03 AM  

I entered Mel's Name that Tune kids personalized CD contest.

ejrichter60 at gmail dot com

thanks so much

Janette November 22, 2009 at 5:15 AM  

I come from an insanely competitive family, and I'm sure everyone would want to give it a try, especially my sister

Janette November 22, 2009 at 5:16 AM  

I have your Holiday gift guide button
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Janette November 22, 2009 at 5:16 AM  

I have your Holiday gift guide button
http://unglamorousgiveaways.blogspot.com/

Ruth November 23, 2009 at 10:47 AM  

Definitely I would challenge my brother with this.

src1964@gmail.com

Abby November 24, 2009 at 3:50 PM  

I have a teen on my list this year that I think would really get a kick out of this game!

ajcmeyer at go dot com

Linda November 24, 2009 at 6:08 PM  

I would challenge my hubby to a game!
lgrieser(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

Unknown November 25, 2009 at 12:33 AM  

I entered the Magnificent makeover contest under your blog name!!!thanks for the heads up Casey!

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Susan November 25, 2009 at 1:12 PM  

I would challenge my husband to a game of Jishaku

Susan November 25, 2009 at 1:13 PM  

Couch with a View Fan on Facebook

erma November 29, 2009 at 12:56 PM  

I'd challenge my kids to a game.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

Anne November 29, 2009 at 4:07 PM  

I'd challenge my 10 year old son to a game.

Anne November 29, 2009 at 4:07 PM  

I am a facebook fan (Anne Jolly)

Anne November 29, 2009 at 4:08 PM  

I have your holiday button, http://lunaj1456.blogspot.com/

Michael,  November 29, 2009 at 7:48 PM  

Whenever my brother- and sister-in-law come to visit (or vice versa), we typically end up playing some type of board or card game that is highly competitive. Jishaku would be ideal for such as occasion! ;)

mcj4tlj(at)comcast(dot)net

SeahorseLady November 29, 2009 at 8:25 PM  

I would challenge my sister with this great game.

SeahorseLady November 29, 2009 at 8:26 PM  

Facebook Fan under Susan Ledet.

Unknown November 29, 2009 at 11:07 PM  

I would challenge my roommate.

president(dot)peaches(at)hotmail(dot)com

Brandy November 30, 2009 at 2:25 AM  

My siblings would love to play

Unknown November 30, 2009 at 3:10 AM  

challenge my teenage daughter, sounds like fun

singermagic1(at)yahoo(dot)com

dreamcleavers November 30, 2009 at 8:29 AM  

dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
i would like to challenge my 13 year old who now thinks he's smarter than the world

dreamcleavers November 30, 2009 at 8:31 AM  

dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
fan on facebook
lance pearson

Crystal F November 30, 2009 at 8:59 AM  

I would love to challenge dh to a game. Thank you!

Sahm Lee November 30, 2009 at 2:12 PM  

My hubby! Thanks for the contest!
airalynn@gmail.com

dvice12 November 30, 2009 at 3:22 PM  

I'd like to challenge my son

Hotsnotty2 November 30, 2009 at 6:05 PM  

I'd love to challenge my husband, thanks!

Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

Kathy P November 30, 2009 at 9:04 PM  

bring it on hubby..i would love to beat him in this game :)

Kathy P November 30, 2009 at 9:05 PM  

fan on facebook kathylpease

Jinxy and Me November 30, 2009 at 9:59 PM  

This looks like it would be fun and challenging.

Jinxy and Me November 30, 2009 at 9:59 PM  

I'm following your blog in Google Friend Connect.

Erica G November 30, 2009 at 10:19 PM  

I would like to challenge my husband!

egreca (at) hotmail {dot} com

Laureen November 30, 2009 at 11:03 PM  

I follow you on Twitter and Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/MamandeEDS/statuses/6224503824

lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

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