Joya no Kane: The Rhythm Game

Published 2023-06-12


Joya no Kane is an eccentric rhythm game. Hit the bell rhythmically using the shumoku (wooden hammer,) remove Bonnos (Kleshas), and celebrate the New Year.

As the name suggests, this game was inspired by a custom in Japan. Japanese Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times at midnight on NYE (see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Year%27s_Eve#Japan if interested.)

Due to the pandemic, I didn't heard the bells this NYE and felt a little sad. That's why I made this game.

Have fun :)

Arrow Keys : Move the Shumoku

Hit the bell with the shumoku when circles that appear at fixed intervals overlap a bolder circle.
When you hit the bell with the precision timing, you make a score.

The score is shown at the lower left.
Your goal is to score 108 or more.