Kamon

Published 2007

In the two-player abstract strategy game, Kamon, a hexagonal board is filled randomly with 36 tokens. Each token is valued 1-6, in each of 6 different symbols. The black player starts by replacing one of the tokens with one of their 18 pawns. The white player does the same thing, now constrained by black's choice: The token she selects must be either the same symbol or the same number. The game ends immediately when one of three victory conditions are fulfilled: A player connects two opposite edges with their pawns (as in Hex). A player completely surrounds one or more spaces - those spaces could be either empty or occupied by the opponent's pawns. A player has prevented their opponent from playing any more. Reimplemented by Niya

Mechanics

Area Enclosure Enclosure Network and Route Building Pattern Building

Categories

Abstract Strategy

Designers

Bruno Cathala

Publishers

Blue Orange (EU)
Kamon

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
15 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.8/5
Year
2007
BGG Rating
6.46
BGG Rank
#7589
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Kamon is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Kamon takes about 15 minutes.
Kamon has a complexity rating of 1.80/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Kamon is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Kamon has a rating of 6.46/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 418 ratings. It is ranked #7589 overall.
Kamon was designed by Bruno Cathala. It was published in 2007.