Tatsing: Ascend

Tatsing: Ascend is a digital adaptation of the traditional Filipino street game Tatsing, bringing its classic mechanics into an interactive computer-based experience. Players compete in a strategic and skill-driven environment inspired by the original game while enjoying enhanced gameplay through modern game design. To provide a more engaging and challenging experience, the game incorporates Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms such as Q-Learning and Fuzzy Rule Based System that power intelligent AI-controlled opponent capable of adapting and responding to player actions.

Game Rules

Phase I: Contest in the Line

• Both players throw their pamato (coin) toward a designated line.
• The goal is to land the pamato as close as possible to the line without crossing it.
• The player whose pamato is closest to the line earns the first turn in Phase II.
• If both pamatos are equally distant from the line or both cross it, the phase is repeated.

Phase II: Main Game

• An odd number of coins (7, 9, or 11) is placed inside a square box at the center of the playing area.
• The winner of Phase I takes the first turn, then players alternate turns.
• During a turn, a player strikes or throws the pamato toward the coins in the box.
• A player earns 1 point (1 coin) if:
  • A coin is pushed outside the box, and
  • The pamato remains inside the box.
• A successful move grants the player another turn.
• If both the coin and the pamato leave the box:
  • The move is invalid,
  • No point is awarded,
  • The coin is returned to the box, and
  • The player's turn ends.
• If no coin is pushed out of the box, the turn passes to the opponent.
• The game continues until all coins have been collected.
• The player with the most collected coins at the end wins the game.