Sz’Kwa
Sz’Kwa: A Two-Player Abstract Strategy Game
Sz’Kwa is a two-player abstract strategy game originating from Taiwan. It is a variant of Go, Weiqi, or Baduk, and the board is circular in design, differing from the square boards used in Go and Weiqi. The game is popular and significant due to its rich history and unique board layout.
Brief History
Sz’Kwa has been played in southern Taiwan for centuries, and it is considered a primordial variant of Go. The game has gained popularity in recent years, with more people discovering its strategic depth and unique board layout.
Game Components of Sz’Kwa
The game board is composed of a large circle with an inner middle circle. Four semicircles form a North, South, East, and West arrangement in the interior of the larger circle. The large circle and the smaller middle circle are divided equally into four pie slices, creating twenty-one intersection points where the pieces are played upon. Each player has 20 pieces, with one playing the black pieces and the other playing the white pieces.
Game Setup of Sz’Kwa
The board is empty at the beginning of the game. Players decide what colors to play and who starts first. Players drop one of their pieces on any vacant intersection point on the board. Only one piece can be dropped per turn, and players alternate their turns.
Gameplay Mechanics of Sz’Kwa
The goal of the game is to capture the most enemy pieces. Players drop their pieces on the board, aiming to surround and capture their opponent’s pieces. The game is played until one player has captured all of their opponent’s pieces or until both players agree to end the game.
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