Buga-shadara
Buga-shadara
Buga-shadara, also known as Bouge Shodre, is a two-player abstract strategy board game originating from Tuva, a republic in Siberia, Russia.
Why is Buga-shadara Popular?
Buga-shadara is a popular and significant game because it is a traditional folk game from Tuva, and it is part of the region’s rich cultural heritage. The game is unique among tiger hunt games due to its expansion boards on the two opposite sides of the Alquerque board, which are square instead of the more common triangle-like shapes.
Game Components of Buga-shadara
Board: Consists of an Alquerque board flanked by two square patterned boards (side-houses).Pieces: One player has two black pieces representing the deer (buga), while the other player has 24 white pieces with dogs.
Game Setup of Buga-shadara
Place the Alquerque board in the center of the table.Place the two side-houses on two opposite sides of the Alquerque board.Each player places their pieces on the board according to the rules of the game.
Gameplay Mechanics of Buga-shadara
The game is a hunt game where the player with the deer pieces tries to catch the player with the dog pieces. The player with the deer pieces moves first, and the game proceeds with both players taking turns moving their pieces.
Game Objective of Buga-shadara
The objective of the game is to capture the opponent’s pieces or prevent them from moving their pieces.
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