Mikado

WV2362/2026

Coloured pencils on Steinbach paper 27x36 cm.

 

Mikado is a game in which you have to pick up sticks. The game originated in Europe and was brought to the United States from Hungary in 1936. The name comes from the 'mikado,' the stick that scores the highest. Mikado means Emperor of Japan.

 

"Mikado, mikado, that's how the old game is called

Mikado, mikado, not everyone reaches the goal

You can get everything with some skill

Mikado, mikado, only trust your luck..."

 

MIKADO (excerpt) - Simone Drexel for Switzerland, 1975 Eurovision.

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