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Menko

Menko

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NameMenko
Model NameMenko
Creator / DesignerTraditional
Difficulty (1-10)2
Estimated Steps10
Folding Styletraditional
Base Formcustom
Recommended Paperstandard-copy
Recommended Paper Size15cm x 15cm
Number of Sheets1
Is Action Model?true
Primary Subjectgame piece
Tagsgame, traditional, flat, square, toy, action, japanese

Description

The Menko is a traditional Japanese origami model, a flat, square, and somewhat puffy shape. It is commonly used as a game piece, often flicked or thrown to flip other Menko. The image shows a finished model alongside a partially folded piece, illustrating the initial folds from a square sheet.

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