Adugo: The Game of the Jaguar and Dogs

Adugo, also known as “Jaguar and Dogs,” is a traditional game played by the Bororo people in Brazil. This game simulates a hunting scenario and shares similarities with other strategic games from Southeast Asia.

Overview of the Game

Adugo is played on a board where the black piece represents the jaguar, and the white pieces represent the dogs. The game is an asymmetrical strategy challenge, where each side has distinct goals and abilities.

How to Play

  1. Setup: The board consists of intersecting lines forming a grid. The jaguar starts on one side of the board, while the dogs are positioned on the opposite side.
  2. First Move: The jaguar always moves first.
  3. Movement Rules:
    • Jaguar: Can move one intersection at a time, along orthogonal or diagonal lines.
    • Dogs: Each dog moves one intersection at a time, along the same lines.
  4. Capturing:
    • The jaguar can capture dogs by jumping over them, akin to the rules in checkers.
    • A capture is only possible if the spot directly behind the dog is vacant.

Winning the Game

  • Jaguar’s Goal: Capture all the dogs.
  • Dogs’ Goal: Surround and trap the jaguar so it cannot move.
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