SUPPORT — KONANE
Konane, the traditional Hawaiian stone-capturing game.
A two-player strategy game once played in ancient Hawaii with black lava stones and white coral. Here is how to play, plus answers to common questions.
6x6 and 8x8 boards · 60 puzzles · No account required · iPhone and iPad
WHAT'S NEW — VER. 1.3.0
Puzzles and an 8x8 board
Version 1.3.0 adds Konane Puzzles (60 win-in-1 to win-in-4 puzzles) and a larger 8x8 board. The board and stones have been redrawn, stones now leap when they jump, the last move is shown on the board, and player panels show each side’s stones and available moves. The board is also larger on iPad.
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How Konane works
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Fill the board
Place black and white stones in a checker pattern in every hole.
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Open two holes
Black removes one of its stones from the center or a corner, then White removes one of its stones next to that hole.
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Jump to capture
Jump one of your stones over an adjacent enemy stone, vertically or horizontally, into an empty hole to capture it. You may keep jumping in the same straight line (no diagonals, no turning mid-chain).
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No move, no game
If you have no jump on your turn, you lose. The last player to move wins.
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6x6 or 8x8 board
Quick games on 6x6, deeper battles on 8x8.
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60 puzzles
Win-in-1 to win-in-4 puzzles with hints and retries.
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CPU or two players
Play the CPU (Easy, Normal, or Hard) or a friend on one device.
About the app
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I learn the rules?
Open How to Play from the home screen, or tap the help icon at the top right of the game screen at any time, to see illustrated rules.
Can I change the CPU difficulty?
Yes, choose Easy, Normal, or Hard on the game setup screen before starting a game.
How do I play on the 8x8 board?
Choose 6x6 or 8x8 under Board size on the game setup screen. The CPU takes a little longer to think on 8x8.
What are Konane Puzzles?
Puzzles ask you to leave your opponent with no moves within a set number of moves. Open Puzzles from the home screen to play 60 puzzles from win-in-1 to win-in-4. Your opponent always defends as long as possible.
I am stuck on a puzzle.
Tap the light bulb icon at the top right to highlight the stone to move. Tap the circular arrow icon to start over.
Can I play with another person?
Choose Two players on the game setup screen to take turns on one device.
Can I stop a game and continue later?
Leave a game with the back button and it is saved automatically. Tap Continue Game on the home screen to resume.
How do I reset my statistics?
You can reset your statistics from the Statistics screen. This cannot be undone. Puzzle progress is not part of your statistics.
Can I change the language or theme?
Yes, both language and light/dark theme can be changed from Settings, including an option to follow your device setting.
Does this app show ads?
Konane may show full screen ads before some games. You can review or change your ad consent choices from the first launch screen or from Settings.
Do I need an internet connection?
The game itself can be played offline. An internet connection is required to show ads.