Ouk Chatrang (Cambodian Chess)
Game Night
O
PLAYERS
2
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
- An 8x8 board
- A set of chess-like pieces including boats, horses, and elephants
HOW TO PLAY
1
Set up two rows of pieces facing each other, with a line of foot soldiers in front of the stronger pieces.
2
Players alternate moving one piece per turn toward capturing the opposing pieces.
3
Each piece type moves and captures differently, similar in spirit to other regional chess variants.
4
A foot soldier that advances far enough into enemy territory can be promoted to a stronger piece.
5
Corner the opposing general with no escape or blocking move to win the game.