My Board, My Rules

I was talking story with my friend from Kekaha and they play a different way.  I understand that some players were taught one way and others another way, so which is the right way?

I was taught the same way that it is documented in the Donald D. Kilolani Mitchell book called “Hawaiian Games to Play” and this is how I teach Konane in my classes.  But is this the right way? I believe so, but I also believe that they may have been different rules for different areas, seasons and for the individual Papamū. 

I feel that if you are good, you can adapt to different rules. So which rules are right? Well I always say, My Board, My Rules. 

If I play on your board, I’ll play by your rules. 

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