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| 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)
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| 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
The Hawaiian Island Detective Club
Book One—Pineapples in Peril
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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!
ReplyDeleteSmiling and waving,
Rhonda
P.S. - Hope all is going well with the writing this spring. :)
Tee-Hee, Rhonda!!!
DeleteI think I need to go book a ticket right now, then pack my grass skirt and flip-flops.
Aloha! --Cheryl
Wow! Sounds like a fun game!
ReplyDeleteIt 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!
Thanks, Maria!
DeleteI'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
Oh my goodness! How long did you live there? lol YOu know tons!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
DeleteThanks for your support, Jessica!
Aloha! --Cheryl