"Gods Hungry for Games" is a Japanese light novel. The character "Yugi" (pronounced "game") is pronounced "game," and the story follows the adventures of a genius boy who challenges a game created by the gods, and a former goddess. The anime adaptation, scheduled to air this April, has been a hot topic. The story features a game called "Gods' Game," which is a central keyword in the story. This time, we'd like to introduce an overview of "Gods' Game" as it appears in the work!
Synopsis
"Gods' Game" is the ultimate brain game created by a god with too much free time on his hands. It's said that if humanity wins the game 10 times, any wish will be granted. However, due to its high level of difficulty, no one has yet achieved it. Meanwhile, our protagonist, Faye, a promising newcomer, challenges the "Game of the Gods" alongside the former god, Leshe. With a young girl named Pearl joining the team, the battle of wits between the gods begins.
What is the Game of the Gods?
As the title of the work suggests, "gods" exist in the world of the story. There are also angels, demons, dragons, and spirits, all of which humans worship. The reason why humans can see these things is because the gods themselves have contacted them. The gods grant selected humans the right to participate in a game called "Arise," allowing humans to participate in the "Game of the Gods."
Seven Rules
The Game of the Gods has seven rules. These rules often relate to the Arise. The first rule is that humans who receive the Arise from the gods become their messengers. The second rule is that humans who receive the Arise can engage in a battle of wits with the gods. Third, all of the Gods' Games take place in the "Gods' Playground." Fourth, the power of the Divine Spells can only be unleashed in the Gods' Playground. Fifth, if you win the Gods' Games, you can use the power of the Divine Spells in the real world. Sixth, if you lose three times, you lose your right to challenge. Seventh, you must defeat a god ten times to complete the game. Successfully completing the game will grant you the "Glory of God." These rules are described in Volume 1 of the original manga.
Additional Rules
Humans who receive the Divine Spells are classified as either "Superhuman" or "Mage." Superhuman types are physically strengthened, while Mage types gain the ability to use magic. Mage types are limited in the types of magic they can use, such as fire magic for fire mages and ice magic for ice mages. Winning grants you the ability to use the Divine Spells in the real world, but the specific benefits of using them have yet to be fully explained. As the story progresses,
Rewards
If you complete the Game of the Gods, you'll be awarded "Glory of God," a generous reward that grants you a hundred or even a thousand wishes. Even Faye is surprised by the amount, but this enormous reward is also justified. This is because no human has ever completed the game. Since you've achieved the incredibly difficult goal of defeating the gods 10 times, the reward of "granting all your wishes" is more than worth it. Perhaps even the gods are overconfident, believing that humanity could never conquer it. It will be exciting to see how Fey and Leshe tackle this incredibly difficult challenge.
Summary of "Gods' Game"
"Gods' Game" features a variety of rules and extraordinary rewards, making it an exciting experience that will make you want to try it out for yourself. The highlight of this work is how the protagonist, Fey, works together with the heroine, Leshe, a former god, to conquer it. In another article, we'll introduce in detail the types of games in "Gods' Game," so please take a look! That's all for now. Thank you for reading.
