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{{short description|Game native to the Draconic Islands}} | {{short description|Game native to the Draconic Islands}} | ||
'''Kutsotolho''' (IPA: /kut͡sotoʎo/), also known as '''Chacha''', is a two-player [[Traditional board games|Traditional board game]] native to the [[Draconic Islands]]. It is also popular all around Nagu and | '''Kutsotolho''' (IPA: /kut͡sotoʎo/), also known as '''Chacha''', is a two-player [[Traditional board games|Traditional board game]] native to the [[Draconic Islands]]. It is also popular all around Nagu and parts of Soltenna. The name ''Kutsotolho'' means "Valley Game" in modern Danshali. | ||
The earliest recorded mention of the game is from 994, by Canamic traders, who brought a set from the Draconic islands to play on their ships during their long travels. | The earliest recorded mention of the game is from 994, by Canamic traders, who brought a set from the Draconic islands to play on their ships during their long travels. | ||
== Equipment == | == Equipment == | ||
[[File:KutsotolhoBoard.png|right|thumb|400px|upright=1.5|A representation of a | [[File:KutsotolhoBoard.png|right|thumb|400px|upright=1.5|A representation of a Kutsolho board displaying both sets of pieces, in their initial positions. The pieces on the far side are turned to face the player using them.]] | ||
Two players face each other across an board | Kutsotolho is an abstract strategy board game with no hidden information. Two players face each other across an hourglass-shaped board, composed of tessellated triangles. The players are conventionally referred to by the colours of their pieces, which have not always been the same historically, but have most commonly taken the form of White vs Black or Blue vs Red. | ||
Each player | Each player begins the game with a set of 19 circular pieces, sometimes made in slightly different sizes, to indicate the piece's power. Pieces face ''forward'' by having the character or symbol on each piece oriented toward the owner's side. The pieces from largest (most important) to smallest (least important) are: | ||
* 1 King (or High Chief) | * 1 King (or High Chief) | ||
* 1 Navigator (or Admiral) | * 1 Navigator (or Admiral) | ||
* 1 General | * 1 General | ||
* | * 3 Caravels | ||
* 2 Flags (or Flag-bearers) | * 2 Flags (or Flag-bearers) | ||
* 2 Spears (or Spearmen) | * 2 Spears (or Spearmen) | ||
* | * 4 Sails (or Sailboats) | ||
* | * 5 Pawns (or Soldier) | ||
Each piece has either its initial/name written on its surface, or a symbol representing it (used when playing internationally) | Each piece has either its initial/name written on its surface, or a symbol representing it (used when playing internationally). | ||
The object of the game is to capture the opponent's king. Upon doing so, the opponent gets one more turn to retaliate, attempting to capture the remaining king. Doing so successfully results in a draw. | |||
[[File:QonkleseKutsotolhoBoard.png|right|thumb|400px|An example set of Kutsotolho pieces in Qonklese style, using the Qonklese Writing System.]] | [[File:QonkleseKutsotolhoBoard.png|right|thumb|400px|An example set of Kutsotolho pieces in Qonklese style, using the Qonklese Writing System.]] | ||
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== Setup and gameplay == | |||
== Rules == | |||
=== Objective === | |||
=== Illegal move === | |||
== Strategy and tactics == | |||
== Etiquette == | == Etiquette == | ||
Revision as of 17:07, 13 July 2022
Kutsotolho (IPA: /kut͡sotoʎo/), also known as Chacha, is a two-player Traditional board game native to the Draconic Islands. It is also popular all around Nagu and parts of Soltenna. The name Kutsotolho means "Valley Game" in modern Danshali. The earliest recorded mention of the game is from 994, by Canamic traders, who brought a set from the Draconic islands to play on their ships during their long travels.
Equipment
Kutsotolho is an abstract strategy board game with no hidden information. Two players face each other across an hourglass-shaped board, composed of tessellated triangles. The players are conventionally referred to by the colours of their pieces, which have not always been the same historically, but have most commonly taken the form of White vs Black or Blue vs Red.
Each player begins the game with a set of 19 circular pieces, sometimes made in slightly different sizes, to indicate the piece's power. Pieces face forward by having the character or symbol on each piece oriented toward the owner's side. The pieces from largest (most important) to smallest (least important) are:
- 1 King (or High Chief)
- 1 Navigator (or Admiral)
- 1 General
- 3 Caravels
- 2 Flags (or Flag-bearers)
- 2 Spears (or Spearmen)
- 4 Sails (or Sailboats)
- 5 Pawns (or Soldier)
Each piece has either its initial/name written on its surface, or a symbol representing it (used when playing internationally). The object of the game is to capture the opponent's king. Upon doing so, the opponent gets one more turn to retaliate, attempting to capture the remaining king. Doing so successfully results in a draw.
English name | Image | Danshali |
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King | Taytho | |
Navigator | Metsomutho | |
General | Hatho | |
Caravel | Gehuwo | |
Flag | Kujilho | |
Spear | Lhortu | |
Sail | Çifwo | |
Pawn | Yashutu |