Kōnane
Board
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Board
Languages
English
Mon Apr 02 2018
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
Game Center achievements and leaderboards now work correctly on all devices.
Kōnane is a two-player strategy game from Hawaii. It begins with a board full of black and white stones. Players take turns jumping over an opponent's piece to capture it. The game ends when a player is unable to make a jump; that player loses. The app offers various board sizes and AI difficulty levels for a customized experience.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Kōnane brings the ancient Hawaiian strategy game to the modern age with a very clean, respectful digital adaptation. Often compared to checkers, it is actually much deeper; the goal is to be the last player able to make a move. This inversion of the usual 'capture everything' goal makes for some very intense endgame scenarios where a single misplaced stone can cost you the match.
The app provides a great range of board sizes, which significantly changes the complexity of the game. Playing on a 6x6 board is a quick five-minute distraction, while the full 13x13 board requires serious concentration and planning. The AI is surprisingly competent, but playing against another human in local multiplayer is where the cultural and strategic depth of the game really shines.
Features
Multiple Board Sizes (6x6 to 13x13)
Challenging AI Opponents
Local 2-Player Mode
Clean, Minimalist Interface
Tips & Walkthrough
The game begins with two stones being removed from the center or corners. After that, you must always jump over an opponent's stone into an empty space. You can make multiple jumps in one turn if they are in a straight line.
Gameplays
Don't just jump blindly. The goal is to ensure you have moves left while your opponent has none. Try to keep your stones grouped in a way that allows for long-distance leaping potential.
Screenshot
Q&A
In Kōnane, you only win if you are the LAST person to make a move. If it's your turn and you can't move, you lose, regardless of how many pieces you have.
Ratings & Reviews
Authentic looking
Tue Jan 06 2015 AhikananaVery nice and realistic gameplay. Tested on a device running iOS 5.1.1 and another device running iOS 7.1.2. Though this game has not been improved in a while I would like to see the following additions made: Option to choose board size such as 6x6, 8x8, 10x10, & 9x10. The ability to choose which first piece is removed by each player since there may be some strategy involved on the part of the second player on deciding whether to remove his piece nearer to the center or nearer to one side. When a winner is declared, display the banner in a way so that it does not obscure view of the board. Players need to be able to analyze the outcome of the game. On a 4-in-a-row game that I downloaded, the banner is narrow so that it does not cover any row completely and somewhat opaque so that it may be easily seen through. Also, please add Bluetooth and Wi-Fi play since players might not always be available in the Game Center or online. Also, if there is to be any sort of scoring as I noticed in the Game Center such as least number of moves, number of pieces taken, and number of points accumulated, then these statistics should be displayed somewhere on the screen, perhaps at the bottom, and in a locally stored leaderboard list. Lastly, the option for a player to specify his or her own name should also be made available. This long wish list may be a lot to ask, but perhaps such improvements will lead to greater popularity of this ancient game in the 21st century.
Broke on Latest OS
Thu Nov 26 2020 jimrayNo longer loads on new OS. Very disappointed, my son and I played it all the time.
Mahalo for a great game
Fri Apr 20 2018 Species5618I love this version of the Kōnane. Great look, challenging computer play and the glossary with the spoken pronunciation of the Hawaiian words pertaining to the game is an added bonus! All that we need now is an update to iOS 11! Update: iOS11 now available. I have had great interactions with the developer. I still love the game best version available.
My favorite game!!
Fri Feb 02 2024 Natalie ConinxI love Konane game! I knew I asked for that real life board game, but it’s very hard to find to buy and play on the table. I found this app that is easy to find and download onto my phone.
Pāʻani Nui!
Mon Dec 08 2025 MtnAv8rI have 3 Kōnane boards of various sizes and love this game. This app version lets me play on the go. Simple in concept, but genius level in play, Kōnane is the strategy game a level above Chess.
Good Game!!
Sat Jan 07 2012 CCCeeGreat version of Konane! I'm glad I bought it!
Reasoning game
Sat Feb 02 2013 Teach357Great game ... Reasoning game for any age
Some Youtube Videos found!
Konane Classic game Review and Tutorial - YouTube
How to Play Konane (Hawaiian Checkers) - YouTube
Konane - A traditional board game of Hawaii. (A very good game!) - YouTube
KONANE - a step-by-step how-to - how to play Konane - YouTube
Let's Play KONA Day One - Gameplay Introduction! (PC 1080p) - YouTube
Let's Play Kōnane - YouTube
How To Play Konane: An Ancient Hawaiian Strategy Game - YouTube
Konan Tips/Overview + new update? | Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - YouTube
Konan | Character Guide | Naruto Storm 4 - YouTube
