Confused by the Culling Game? The Anti-Headache Guide for Anime-Only Fans (No Manga Spoilers)

Let's be real: trying to understand the Culling Game rules by reading the manga feels like doing taxes.

There are points, barriers, rule additions, and a weird bug-thing flying around. It’s a lot. But you don't need a law degree to enjoy Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3.

Here is the "Explain Like I'm 5" (ELI5) version of the Culling Game. No manga spoilers. Just the mechanics you need to know so your brain doesn't melt.

The Core Concept: Fortnite with Wizard Powers

Imagine a Battle Royale game like Fortnite or Apex Legends.

• The Map: Japan is divided into 10 giant arenas called "Colonies."
• The Players: Sorcerers (like Yuji and Megumi) and "Awakened" regular people given powers by Kenjaku.
• The Goal: Kill people, get points, survive.

That's it. That's the game.

The Only "Rules" You Actually Need to Care About

Forget the paragraphs of text Kogane spouts. Here are the simplified rules:

1. The "Enter or Die" Rule

If you are a player, you MUST enter a colony. If you refuse, you die. (Specifically, your Cursed Technique is removed, which kills you).

2. The "Point System"

• Kill a Sorcerer = 5 Points.
• Kill a Non-Sorcerer = 1 Point. Think of this like XP. You need to farm XP to do cool stuff.

3. The "Camper" Penalty

You cannot just camp in a bush. If your score doesn't change for 19 days, you die. The game forces you to fight.

4. The "God Mode" Rule (100 Points)

This is the most important mechanic. If you get 100 Points, you can talk to the Game Master (Kogane) and add a new rule. Note: You can ADD rules, but you cannot REMOVE existing ones.

This is why Megumi wants 100 points: to add a rule that lets Tsumiki escape without fighting.

Who is Kogane?

That flying skull-bug thing? That’s Kogane. Think of him as the UI/HUD of the game. He tracks your points, announces rule changes, and connects you to the game server. He isn't the enemy; he's just the interface.

Why Should You Care?

Because this arc isn't just mindless violence (though there is plenty of that). It's a game of strategy.

Characters like Megumi Fushiguro aren't just trying to survive; they are trying to "hack" the game by earning points to change the rules from the inside.

So when you watch Season 3, don't stress about the fine print. Just remember: 100 Points = A Wish. Everyone is fighting for that wish.

Still confused about the visual symbolism in the Opening? Check out our Art History Breakdown of the OP.