Komikan
Komikan is a two-player abstract strategy board game originating from the Mapuches (known by the Spaniards as the Araucanians) in Chile and Argentina.
Komikan
Komikan is derived from the game Komina, also known as Taptana, which was played in pre-Hispanic and pre-Columbian South America. The game has been mentioned in texts since the 18th century and has been associated with the Mapuches and the Inca civilization.
Game Components of Komikan
The game typically consists of a small triangle attached to a larger square, representing a hunting scene. The game pieces usually include a “puma” or “jaguar” piece, which can move one space at a time or capture the other player’s pieces by hopping over them. There are different triangular patterned board designs attached to the Alquerque board, resulting in several variants of the game.
Game Setup of Komikan
The game is set up with the triangular board attached to the Alquerque board. One player has a single piece, usually called a “puma” or “jaguar,” which is placed on the board according to the chosen variant. The other player has multiple pieces, typically representing sheep or other animals, which are placed on the board to be hunted by the “puma” or “jaguar”.
Gameplay Mechanics of Komikan
Komikan is a hunt game, and the objective is for the “puma” or “jaguar” player to capture the other player’s pieces by hopping over them. The game is played on an expanded Alquerque board, which adds a triangular appendage to the traditional Alquerque board. The game may have been derived from the game Komina, which was played in pre-Hispanic and pre-Columbian South America.
Game Objective of Komikan
The Game Objective of Komikan is for the “puma” or “jaguar” player to capture the other player’s pieces by hopping over them, while the other player aims to protect their pieces and prevent them from being captured.
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