Shikoku is the smallest of Japan's four main islands and is famous for its pilgrimage to 88 Buddhist temples. Players play the role of pilgrims who walk chanting mantras until they reach the pagoda. However, the 'Middle Way' seeks moderation, not extremes: the first or the last are not welcome! The game is played in rounds, each with three phases. Once a player reaches the pagoda, the game ends. The winner is the second and penultimate.