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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 Qonklaks. ''Kutsotolho'' means "Valley Game"
'''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 ''Kutsolherathra'' (Kutsolho board) displaying both sets of ''Rulhughora'' (pieces), in their initial positions. The pieces on the far side are turned to face the player using them.]]
[[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 with the shape of an hourglass, composed of tessellated triangles. The players are conventionally referred to by their colours, which have not always been the same historically, but have most commonly taken the form of White vs Black or Blue vs Red.
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 has a set of 18 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:
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
* 2 Caravels
* 3 Caravels
* 2 Flags (or Flag-bearers)
* 2 Flags (or Flag-bearers)
* 2 Spears (or Spearmen)
* 2 Spears (or Spearmen)
* 3 Sails (or Sailboats)
* 4 Sails (or Sailboats)
* 6 Pawns
* 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

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.

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.

An example set of Kutsotolho pieces in Qonklese style, using the Qonklese Writing System.
English name Image Danshali
King KutsotolhoKing.png Taytho
Navigator KutsotolhoNavigator.png Metsomutho
General KutsotolhoGeneral.png Hatho
Caravel KutsotolhoCaravel.png Gehuwo
Flag KutsotolhoFlag.png Kujilho
Spear KutsotolhoSpear.png Lhortu
Sail KutsotolhoSail.png Çifwo
Pawn KutsotolhoPawn.png Yashutu

Setup and gameplay

Rules

Objective

Illegal move

Strategy and tactics

Etiquette

History

Tournament play