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Squid Gameintroduced many Korean children’s games to Western audiences. Dalgona, the sugar cookie cut-out game, is one example. Games like Gonggi and Jegi are others. However, one children’s game is synonymous withSquid Game: Ddakji, the origami paper-flipping pastime.
Ddakji plays a significant role inSquid Gamedue to its use asa recruitment tool by The Salesman. However, the game appears in other story arcs, like the Pentathlon episodes. If you’ve ever watched a game of Ddakji and thought, “I could do that,” check out these tips and tricks for learning the game. You’ll even see how to make Ddakji tiles using everyday objects!
How to Win Ddakji
The goal in Ddakji is simple: flip your opponent’s paper tile by throwing your paper tile onto it with a strategic angle and force. InSquid Game,Ddakji is a gambling gamein which the thrower gets rewarded for flipping the tile, and the opponent gets rewarded when the thrower fails. However, you’re able to play Ddakji with multiple tiles (and without gambling), which we’ll discuss below.
How to Make a Ddakji Tile
Eager Ddakji beginners may want to hop online and purchaseSquid Gametoy sets. Fortunately, there is no need to lay down cash. You can create a Ddakji tile with two squares oforigami or construction paper. Follow the steps below.
To avoid confusion, one should ensure their Ddakji tiles are a different color than their opponent’s.
Ddakji Rules
Ddakji’s rules are straightforward, so there is little to elaborate on. However, let’s discuss how to play Ddakji with multiple tiles. Like the single-tile version, this iteration of Ddakji gets played in pairs.
It’s also possible to play Ddakji up to a certain win point. This method is suitable for avoiding longer games or when both players only have one Ddakji tile on hand.
Ddakji Tips and Tricks
While Ddakji’s objective is simple, it’salso challenging to accomplish. Flipping your opponent’s paper tile takes the perfect combination of force and precision. So, what can you do to find that ideal Ddakji throw?
