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Kona Game Rules and Instructions

Objective of the Game The objective of the game is to form a straight line of three consecutive pieces of the same color (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) on the board. Alternatively, you can also win by blocking your opponent in such a way that they are unable to make any legal move during their turn.

Components 1 game board with a 6x6 grid. 6 white pieces. 6 black pieces.

Game Setup Arrange the pieces on the board according to the following initial pattern: Place stacks of three alternating-colored pieces in the four corners of the board: Two corners with the pattern: White-Black-White (from bottom to top). The opposite two corners with the inverted pattern: Black-White-Black (from bottom to top). On the diagonal squares adjacent to the corners, repeat the inverted stacking pattern, creating alternating towers. Once the setup is complete, the board will display towers distributed across the corners and their adjacent diagonals. Visual Example of Initial Board Setup:

W-B-W B-W-B

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B-W-B W-B-W

(W = White piece, B = Black piece)

Gameplay

Turns Players take turns moving their pieces alternately. The player controlling the white pieces begins the game.

Movement Rules

Eligibility to Move:

- You may only move a piece if it is located at the top of a stack.

Distance of Movement:

- The piece moves a number of spaces equal to the height of the stack from which it is moved (i.e., the number of pieces stacked in that square).

Direction of Movement:

- Pieces must move in a straight line (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally). - You cannot jump over other stacks or move off the board.

Landing Restrictions:

A piece may land on: - An empty square. - A stack with one piece. - A stack with two pieces. - It cannot land on a stack with three pieces.

Restrictions - Only one piece may be moved per turn.

First Turn Special Rule: - Both players may move a piece 1, 2, or 3 spaces during their first turn. - However, the second player is not allowed to place their piece on the square just occupied by the first player.

Winning Conditions

A player wins by achieving any one of the following conditions: - Forming a straight line of three consecutive pieces of their color (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally). - Blocking the opponent so that they are unable to make any legal move during their turn.