# Kōnane

> Ancient Hawaiian strategy board game, similar to checkers, with single and multiplayer modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Instant Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konane/id464584047 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Instant Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/302881375)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konane/id464584047/reviews.md

## What is Kōnane?

Welcome to kōnane, a game played by the ancient people of Hawaii!  Legend has is that King Kamehameha could not be defeated.  Can you become a master of kōnane as well?

--- FEATURES ---
- Learn to play by viewing the tutorial.  Gameplay is similar to checkers.
- Play games on an 8 by 8 board.
- Play against the device or share and play with a friend.
- Earn your place on leaderboards and obtain achievements in Game Center.
- Various settings to control aspects such as difficulty and the inclusion of hints.
- Beautiful graphics to include coral and lava rock playing pieces.
- Hawaiian glossary with visual and audio pronunciations.

## Key features

- Tutorial for learning gameplay
- 8x8 game board
- Play against device or friend
- Game Center leaderboards and achievements
- Adjustable difficulty and hints
- Coral and lava rock game pieces
- Hawaiian glossary with audio

## Chart rankings

- #196 in Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/konane/id464584047/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pāʻani Nui!

*2025-12-08*

I have 3 Kōnane boards of various sizes and love this game. This app version lets me play on the go. Simple in concept, but genius level in play, Kōnane is the strategy game a level above Chess.

### 5/5 — My favorite game!!

*2024-02-02*

I love Konane game! I knew I asked for that real life board game, but it’s very hard to find to buy and play on the table. I found this app that is easy to find and download onto my phone.

### 4/5 — Broke on Latest OS

*2020-11-27*

No longer loads on new OS. Very disappointed, my son and I played it all the time.

### 5/5 — Mahalo for a great game

*2018-04-20*

I love this version of the Kōnane. Great look, challenging computer play and the glossary with the spoken pronunciation of the Hawaiian words pertaining to the game is an added bonus!
All that we need now is an update to iOS 11!
Update: iOS11 now available. I have had great interactions with the developer. I still love the game best version available.

### 4/5 — Authentic looking

*2015-01-06*

Very nice and realistic gameplay. Tested on a device running iOS 5.1.1 and another device running iOS 7.1.2. Though this game has not been improved in a while I would like to see the following additions made: Option to choose board size such as 6x6, 8x8, 10x10, & 9x10. The ability to choose which first piece is removed by each player since there may be some strategy involved on the part of the second player on deciding whether to remove his piece nearer to the center or nearer to one side. When a winner is declared, display the banner in a way so that it does not obscure view of the board. Players need to be able to analyze the outcome of the game. On a 4-in-a-row game that I downloaded, the banner is narrow so that it does not cover any row completely and somewhat opaque so that it may be easily seen through. Also, please add Bluetooth and Wi-Fi play since players might not always be available in the Game Center or online. Also, if there is to be any sort of scoring as I noticed in the Game Center such as least number of moves, number of pieces taken, and number of points accumulated, then these statistics should be displayed somewhere on the screen, perhaps at the bottom, and in a locally stored leaderboard list. Lastly, the option for a player to specify his or her own name should also be made available. This long wish list may be a lot to ask, but perhaps such improvements will lead to greater popularity of this ancient game in the 21st century.

### 5/5 — Reasoning game

*2013-02-02*

Great game ... Reasoning game for any age

### 5/5 — Maika'i Loa

*2012-02-03*

This game is great!  I liked the free version, so I bought this because the makers deserve to profit from making such a good game.  I like the simplicity of the interface and the great graphics, which is what made me choose this over the other kōnane app.

### 5/5 — Good Game!!

*2012-01-07*

Great version of Konane!   I'm glad I bought it!

## Frequently asked questions about Kōnane

### What is Kōnane?

Kōnane is an ancient Hawaiian strategy board game that is similar in gameplay to checkers. It is played on an 8x8 board and involves strategic piece movement and capture.

### How do I learn to play Kōnane?

Kōnane includes a tutorial that guides you through the gameplay mechanics. The game is designed to be learned easily, especially for those familiar with checkers.

### Can I play Kōnane offline?

Yes, Kōnane can be played against the device, which does not require an internet connection. This allows for offline play at any time.

### Does Kōnane have multiplayer?

Yes, Kōnane allows you to share and play games with a friend, enabling local multiplayer sessions.

### What devices support Kōnane?

Kōnane is supported on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for a wide range of Apple mobile and television devices.

### How often is Kōnane updated?

The latest version of Kōnane is 2.0.2, which was released on April 2, 2018. The app has not been updated since then.

### What is the age rating for Kōnane?

Kōnane has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and players of all ages. The content is appropriate for a general audience.

### Does Kōnane have ads?

No, Kōnane does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free gaming experience.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2018-04-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Game Center achievements and leaderboards now work correctly on all devices.

### 2.0.1 — 2018-03-11

Fixed problems with sound settings.

### 2.0 — 2018-01-31

Support for iOS 11.
Support for iPhone X.
Added full support of iPad.

### 1.0 — 2012-01-07

No release notes.

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