Maak Yék
(Maak Yek)
Ruleset:
Maak Yek
Game
See the game Maak Yek for more details.
Period(s)
Modern
Summary
Rules played in early nineteenth century Thailand.
Description
These rules were played in early nineteenth century Thailand and were described by Capt. Low.
Rules
8x8 board. Sixteen pieces per player. The pieces begin on the first and third rank or squares with respect to each player. Pieces move orthogonally any distance. Pieces are captured when surrounded on both sides by an enemy piece. Enemy pieces may also be taken if a piece moves into a space such that the enemy pieces are on either side of it. The goal is to capture all of the enemy's pieces.
Concepts
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Reference
Low 1839: 382-383.
Other Rulesets
Origin
Thailand
Identifiers
DLP.GameRulesets.189
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