Saturday, April 4, 2026

Indoor Games - Five Field Kono

About  

- Five Field Kono is a traditional Korean abstract strategy game.  

- In English, it is known as Five Field Kono.  

- In Korean, it is called O‑pat‑ko‑no.  

What You Need  

1. 7 counters per player, in two distinct colors.  

2. 2 players ready to play.  

3. Game board: a 4×4 grid.  

4. Counters can be anything small – buttons, coins, or craft blocks.  

5. You can make your own board using paper or painted wooden blocks.  

Objective  

- The goal is to move all your counters onto the points originally held by your opponent.  

Instructions  

1. Starting Position: Place counters on the board as shown in the setup.  

2. Movement: Counters move one point at a time.  

3. Direction: Counters may move diagonally only (forward or backward).  

4. Restrictions: 

   - No capturing or jumping over other counters.  

   - You cannot land on an occupied point.  

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