The LUDOS Collection was born to preserve games of the past, for the generations of the future.
The second volume, LUDOS America features four, 2-player ancient strategy games from Chile (Komikan), Guatemala (Puluc), Hawaii (Kōnane) and the American Southwest (Awithlaknannai).
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Komikan - Chile
History: Komikan is a traditional hunt game with deep roots in the Mapuche culture.
How to play: Capture Alpacas or conquer the Puma's den.
Puluc - Guatemala
History: Puluc is a pre-Columbian running-fight game originating from the Maya civilization.
How to play: Capture all your opponent's Warriors in a ritual combat.
Kōnane - Hawaii
History: Kōnane is a centuries-old jump-and-capture game, traditionally played by Hawaiian chiefs.
How to play: Create the perfect lei by being the last player to pick a flower.
Awithlaknannai - New Mexico
History: Awithlaknannai is a war game from the Zuni tribe of New Mexico.
How to play: Capture all your opponent's Serpents along the Rio Grande.