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Rules of the Igura

The rules of this game are very simple. Don't Die! Simple as it may seem it is harder to achieve. When you enter this deadly game you are given a dog tag that proves you are a Participant of the game and five junk tags. Each dog tag has a card suit on it. The aim of the game is to collect a Royal Flush, similar to Poker. Since cards with a 2~9 on them are not useful for obtaining a Royal Flush, they are called junk tags. Junk tags, however, do have a use: in some safe areas of Toshima, participants can trade their junk tags for goods such as food, water, or medical supplies.

All battles must have a witness standing by and watching. Battles end when one party (the loser) either dies or lets their back touch the ground. The winner takes the loser's tags and is free to do as they please to the loser after that, often resulting in the loser's death.

Participants may use weapons, but guns are not allowed. Anyone breaking the rules will face the Executioners. These are members who survey Igura and clean up the dead bodies. They also "take care" of people who break the rules or lose, often resulting in the death of everyone in the executioners' way. Nikuyoku and Kuro are the main executioners, but due to their wild personalities and irresponsibility, the ones they execute are not necessarily rule-breakers; they'll usually strike down anyone when they feel like it. Because of their unpredictability and tendency towards violence, Igura participants are generally afraid of them.

Neutral areas where Igura battles are prohibited, allowing Igura participants to rest. The "Meal of Duty" bar and hotels are examples of neutral areas. Here, participants can also find things like food and other supplies to trade their junk tags for.