LUDOS America Collection

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).

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.