The popular game "Momotaro Dentetsu," in which players roll dice, travel around Japan by train, buy up properties, and aim to become the greatest CEO in Japan, will be featured on the educational program "Game Genome," which will be broadcast on NHK General TV from 11:00 p.m. on August 21st.
"Game Genome" considers games as a "culture" and delves into the appeal of various masterpieces. On this day, the focus was on the classic party game "Momotaro Dentetsu," which everyone has played at least once. Behind the mechanisms that stir the emotions of players, there is a "philosophy" that the creator has maintained for many years...
With simple rules and enjoyable for all ages, Momotetsu is said to have many fond memories of playing with family and friends. In recent years, it has also been used in elementary schools as a way to teach geography and economics. The philosophy of its creator, game creator Akira Sakuma, is to "create in front of the screen, not inside the screen." We uncover the secret that stirs the joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness of players.
