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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Let’s Play Konane!


Start Setting Up Papamu
Konane is an ancient Hawaiian game that is played much like our checkers. You set up the board by running a diagonal line of kea (white) `ili`ili (stones) on the board and then a row of `ele (black) `ili`ili (stones) along either side. Continue until the entire board is filled. These photos are of my playing board. The following instructions (and additional information) are from this website:




* Konane requires two players to sit on opposite sides of the papamu (game board)

See The Two Empty Spots? Ready to Play!
* One player is chosen to take one kea (white) and one `ele (black) from anywhere on the papamu (game board)

* Player holds one in each lima (hand) behind their back

* Player shows closed fists to opponent who chooses a lima (hand)

* Opponent is assigned the color of the `ili`ili (stones) in the hand that was chosen. `Ele (black) goes first, but this may not be an absolute rule—you decide!

* `Ele moves by lele (jumping) and `ai (eating) kea
The last player to be able to move is the kulanakila (victor)—YAY!

Enjoy, and Good Luck!

Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!

Cheryl
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6 comments:

  1. Interesting! And I'm positive this game is waaayy more fun and far more effective if played in the islands there in a grass skirt with flip-flops. That's how I'd do it!

    Smiling and waving,

    Rhonda

    P.S. - Hope all is going well with the writing this spring. :)

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    1. Tee-Hee, Rhonda!!!
      I think I need to go book a ticket right now, then pack my grass skirt and flip-flops.
      Aloha! --Cheryl

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  2. Wow! Sounds like a fun game!

    It was great to see you @ Life Lessons! Hawaii is an amazingly beautiful place. Interesting tidbit of information your niece shared! I'd love to go back to Haleakala National Park - when the weather is warmer! Have a fantastic week! God bless!

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    1. Thanks, Maria!
      I've been to the Big Island, but never to Haleakala. There is sooooo much to discover and enjoy in Hawaii. Maybe someday I'll get to do most everything!!??
      Aloha! --Cheryl

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  3. Oh my goodness! How long did you live there? lol YOu know tons!

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    1. I lived there a year, but I was young, had tons of time and friends, and I LOVED learning everything I could about the islands. A lot of what I blog about I've researched, but I did buy this game when I lived there. It's fun!

      Thanks for your support, Jessica!
      Aloha! --Cheryl

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