What is Moluk that both children and adults are fascinated by? A thorough report on the popular sports that can be enjoyed at Hisetsu-no-takiFalls Campsite

Refresh yourself on the lawn while looking at the big waterfall at Moluk Hiyuki Hisetsu-no-takiFalls Campsite

I visited Hisetsu-no-takiFalls Campsite in KihoTown. This is the only spot in Mie Prefecture that has a waterfall at the campsite. Every morning when the weather is nice, a rainbow appears over the waterfall, welcoming visitors with the warmth of nature.

It is also famous as a ``sacred place for tent saunas,'' which is visited by sauna enthusiasts of both genders.

At Hisetsu-no-takiFalls Campsite, we started a free rental service of Morukku in the fall of 2019, which is still unknown even in the country.

Here's a simple question.

−Why were you able to adopt “Morukku” so quickly at Hisetsu-no-takiFalls Campsite?

Mr. Satake in charge
“I first learned about Molukku through our connection to tent saunas, which originated in Finland.”

Anything is perfect as a sport to enjoy while preparing the tent sauna or waiting for the sausages to bake. I see, Molukku seems to be a sport that can be enjoyed very easily.

Let's check out Moluk's tools and rules.

First, check out the tools you need to start making moluk. This is Moluk's tool set.

First, throw a wooden stick. This is also called "Morukku".
*For the sake of confusion in this article, the tool molukku will be referred to as ``wooden stick'' below.

The wooden pins with numbers written on them are called "Skittles."

There is also a tool called ``Morukkari'' that determines the throwing position, but basically all you need is a ``stick'' and ``pin'' to enjoy Morukkari.

Next, let's check the rules. First of all, let me tell you briefly,

Molukku is a sport where the aim is to score exactly 50 points by throwing a wooden stick from a certain distance (3m to 4m) and hitting the skittles.

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Each skittle has a number from 1 to 12 written on it, and at the very beginning, they are lined up in a fixed order without gaps, just like in billiards.

He then throws a wooden stick at Skittles. You can hold it in any way you like, and throw it from the bottom.

If you hit a skittle with a wooden stick, it will fall flat like a bowling pin.

How to score Molukku

・If only one bottle falls, the number written on the skittle will fall.

・If 2 or more fallen, the number of fallen

It becomes. However, if two or more skittles fall down, only the skittles that are firmly down will be scored. Of course, if no one falls down, you get 0 points.

For example, here there are 7 completely collapsed, so the score is 7 points. Even if only the skittle marked 7 falls down, it will be the same 7 points.

Place the fallen Skittles where they were. In other words, the farther the Skittles are bounced, the farther away they are and the harder they are to defeat. Also, if you exceed 50 points, you will have to restart at half the score, 25 points.

How about? The above are the basic rules. Strictly speaking, there are some more detailed rules, but one of the appeals of Moluk is that you can easily enjoy it with its own rules, such as shortening the throw distance or winning if you are the first to score exactly 30 points.

How many points? How many points? A heated competition between adults and children!

Now, let's actually play with Moluk.
First, we asked the children who had come to the campsite to play with Morukku. Anyway, I decided to give it a try and started by arranging the skittles in the correct order.

This time, set the distance between the throwing place and the skittle to be about 1m.

The children had a hard time hitting the first two or three throws. The kids seem to have fun even if the wooden sticks don't hit the skittles.
Repeat the process of chasing the stray wooden stick, picking it up, and throwing it. If you do this, you will see that you are getting better and better.

After successfully defeating the skittle, the campsite echoed with joyous cries of "I won! I won!"

My brother challenged Moluk from a little distance away.

-Now, how many points will you get with the pin you just knocked down?

Big brother: “Because it’s 29+7…36 points!”

I see, Molukku is a fun and refreshing sport that works up a sweat while also giving you a little mental exercise. Therefore, it may be a good idea to bring it to play with small children.

Next up was a group of three young friends who had come to the campsite to take a sauna.
Starting with the memorable first throw of the first Moruk, their heated battle began.

When using Moluk for the first time, it is especially difficult to control the first throw. The wooden stick passes right over the skittle.
By the way, according to the official rules, if you don't land any skittles in three throws, you will be disqualified.

When I was honest for the third time, a light sound echoed.
Compared to children, young Moluks have more physical strength, so the skittles are thrown farther.

Count the fallen skittles and check your score.
This one has defeated 6 Skittles, so it's 6 points.

As the battle progresses, they become more friendly, but the expression on their faces as they aim for the skittles is very serious. The way he throws is a smooth pendulum-like form, allowing him to pull off even the most difficult single-hitting techniques.

Everyone gasps at the brink of whether or not they can hit exactly 50 points. When I knock down a Skittles that looks like it's going to hit, but doesn't, and it's different from the one I was aiming for, I quickly ask, "How many points? How many points?"
If the number of skittles that fell is higher than the number of skittles you were aiming for, you will score over 50 points. On the other hand, if it is low, there is still a chance.

In the end, despite scoring over 50 points at one point, the young man in green shorts made a furious effort to catch up and won. At the end of the showdown, everyone said, ``Morukku is fun!''

If you want to experience Morukku for the first time, first go to Hisetsu-no-takiFalls Campsite.

What kind of sport is Molukku? At first, the children and young people played casually without knowing anything. It was obvious from the smiles on their faces after the Moluk experience that they had fun.

This response. Maybe... a Moluk boom may come from now on.

Molukku can be enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly. If you are interested, why not try it out first at the Hisetsu-no-takiFalls Campsite, where you can rent out 3 sets of Molukku for free?

[Writer profile]

Yuichiro Hamachi: A local writer living in IseCity Prefecture. Operates the website `` Mie Prefecture Souvenir Tourism Navi.'' I write and disseminate information about Mie Prefecture's souvenirs, special products, tourism, and daily life.