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Thomas: /* Scoring Specifics */

2026-04-01T18:45:59Z

Scoring Specifics

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	! Element !! Points at Game End		! Element !! Points at Game End
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	\| '''Visible ~~Clan Symbols~~''' \|\| ~~Each half showing~~ your ~~animal: Level 1 = '''1 pt''', Level 2 = '''2 pts''', Level 3 = '''3 pts''', etc.~~		\| '''Visible Domino Halfs''' \|\| You score the visible points from your clan’s halves
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	\| '''Empty Halves''' \|\| Domino halves without a symbol score '''0 points''', regardless of their level.		\| '''Empty Halves''' \|\| Domino halves without a symbol score '''0 points''', regardless of their level.
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	\| '''The Totem''' \|\| Scores points equal to the level it sits on (e.g., Level 3 = '''3 pts''')~~. It does not count as an additional level for height~~.		\| '''The Totem''' \|\| Scores points equal to the level it sits on +1 (e.g., Level 3 = '''4 pts''').
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	\| '''Penalty''' \|\| If the totem is still in your reserve at the end, subtract '''1 point'''.		\| '''Penalty''' \|\| If the totem is still in your reserve at the end, subtract '''1 point'''.

Thomas: /* Gameplay */

2026-04-01T18:39:39Z

Gameplay

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	On your turn, you must perform exactly '''one''' of these two actions:		On your turn, you must perform exactly '''one''' of these two actions:

	=== 1. Place a Domino ~~(Stacking)~~ ===		=== 1. Place a Domino ===
	Take the top domino from one of your stacks and place it.		Take the top domino from one of your stacks and place it.
	* '''Level 1:''' Must be placed on two empty board squares.		* '''Level 1:''' Must be placed on two empty board squares.
	* '''Higher Levels (Stability Rule):''' A domino can '''never''' perfectly cover a single domino below it. It must always bridge across or touch at least two different dominoes/squares underneath.		* '''Higher Levels (Stability Rule):''' A domino can '''never''' perfectly cover a single domino below it. It must always bridge across or touch at least two different dominoes/squares underneath.
	* '''~~The Color Rule~~:''' ~~At least one~~ half of the ~~new~~ domino must ~~be placed on~~ a ~~surface (board or domino) of the '''~~matching ~~color/number''~~'~~. The other half can land on any~~ color.		* '''Matching values:''' Each half of the domino must cover a matching value. It doesn't matter what color it is (including your own).

	=== 2. Place the Totem (~~Once~~ per game) ===		=== 2. Place the Totem (only once per game) ===
	Instead of placing a domino, place your totem on an empty half of one of '''your''' dominoes already on the board.		Instead of placing a domino, place your totem on an empty half of one of '''your''' dominoes already on the board.
	* '''Protection:''' A space with a totem can no longer be built over.		* '''Protection:''' A space with a totem can no longer be built over.
	* '''Strategic Block:''' You may not place a totem solely to eliminate an opponent's only possible legal move.

	== Scoring Specifics ==		== Scoring Specifics ==

Thomas: /* Setup Details */

2026-04-01T18:37:56Z

Setup Details

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	== Setup Details ==		== Setup Details ==
	* '''3-4 Players:''' Use 10 dominoes per clan (Monkey, Snake, Toucan, or Tiger), split into two face-up stacks of 5.		* '''3-4 Players:''' Use 10 dominoes per clan (Monkey, Snake, Toucan, or Tiger), split into two face-up stacks of 5.
	* '''2 Players:''' Use the Hippo or Crocodile clans (15 dominoes each, three stacks of 5). Flip board tiles to the 2-player side.		* '''2 Players:''' Use the Hippo and Crocodile clans (15 dominoes each, three stacks of 5). Flip board tiles to the 2-player side.

	== Gameplay ==		== Gameplay ==

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== Game Overview ==
In Kumata, different animal clans compete for dominance in the jungle. By tactically stacking dominoes, players try to keep their clan symbols visible on the highest levels. It is a vertical tile-placement game where height translates directly into points.

== Goal of the Game ==
Score the most points through your visible clan symbols and your placed totem marker at the end of the game.

== Setup Details ==
* '''3-4 Players:''' Use 10 dominoes per clan (Monkey, Snake, Toucan, or Tiger), split into two face-up stacks of 5.
* '''2 Players:''' Use the Hippo or Crocodile clans (15 dominoes each, three stacks of 5). Flip board tiles to the 2-player side.

== Gameplay ==
On your turn, you must perform exactly '''one''' of these two actions:

=== 1. Place a Domino (Stacking) ===
Take the top domino from one of your stacks and place it.
* '''Level 1:''' Must be placed on two empty board squares.
* '''Higher Levels (Stability Rule):''' A domino can '''never''' perfectly cover a single domino below it. It must always bridge across or touch at least two different dominoes/squares underneath.
* '''The Color Rule:''' At least one half of the new domino must be placed on a surface (board or domino) of the '''matching color/number'''. The other half can land on any color.

=== 2. Place the Totem (Once per game) ===
Instead of placing a domino, place your totem on an empty half of one of '''your''' dominoes already on the board.
* '''Protection:''' A space with a totem can no longer be built over.
* '''Strategic Block:''' You may not place a totem solely to eliminate an opponent's only possible legal move.

== Scoring Specifics ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Element !! Points at Game End
|-
| '''Visible Clan Symbols''' || Each half showing your animal: Level 1 = '''1 pt''', Level 2 = '''2 pts''', Level 3 = '''3 pts''', etc.
|-
| '''Empty Halves''' || Domino halves without a symbol score '''0 points''', regardless of their level.
|-
| '''The Totem''' || Scores points equal to the level it sits on (e.g., Level 3 = '''3 pts'''). It does not count as an additional level for height.
|-
| '''Penalty''' || If the totem is still in your reserve at the end, subtract '''1 point'''.
|}

== Game End ==
The game ends immediately when the active player cannot make a legal move. No other players take further turns.

== Variants ==
* '''Maze Mode:''' Arrange the 9 board tiles freely (connected by at least one side) instead of a 3x3 grid.
* '''Alliance Mode (4 Players):''' Play 2 vs 2. Teammates sit opposite each other and combine their final scores.